Tag Archives: exercise

Love Your Heart: Take a Walk!

February is practically synonymous with Valentine’s Day.  It’s no surprise, therefore, that February is the month during which we observe heart health.  Heart disease is the #1 killer of men and women in our country. Of the chronic diseases THA … Continue reading

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A Breast Cancer Survivor’s Story and Advice for Those Coping With the Disease

Breast cancer is rare among women under 40. In fact, only 5% of all breast cancer diagnoses are in this age bracket.  Brooke Stortz, a 35-year old mother of two, is a member of this small group.  in 2009, Brooke … Continue reading

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Meet a Former THA Group Physical Therapy Patient (Psst . . . He’s a 90-Year Old Veteran, Too)

In honor of Senior Health and Fitness Day (which was last week) and Memorial Day (which was on Monday), we thought this week would be a great time to introduce you to one of THA Group’s former patients. Meet William … Continue reading

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Fall Prevention Tip: Increase Exercise and Vitamin D Intake

This coming Wednesday, May 25, 2011, is National Senior Health and Fitness Day.  In observance of the day,  THA Group Lifelines posts will focus on ways for seniors to stay healthy and well. It stands to reason that the more … Continue reading

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THA Group Physical Therapist Leads Exercise Classes for Seniors

Kathleen Kamrada, THA Group physical therapist, provides a thirty-minute exercise program for residents of Riverside at Belfair in Bluffton, SC. The classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and focus on improving flexibility, strength, endurance, and balance. The structured … Continue reading

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