by the Ketcham Team | Sep 1, 2021 | HTS Therapy News
BLOG: What to Do After a Fall Everybody falls no matter what age, but for older adults, a fall can result in serious injuries. Knowing what to do if a fall occurs can be helpful to minimize additional injury. We recommend practicing getting up from a fall and fall...
by the Ketcham Team | Aug 2, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources
BLOG: Yardwork Safety Tips Yardwork and gardening can be very rewarding and pleasurable activities for all ages. Bending, stretching, and pulling weeds from standing or sitting is great physical exercise. However, it can often lead to back pain, sore muscles, joint...
by the Ketcham Team | Jun 25, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources
BLOG: A Good Night’s Sleep A common challenge that many seniors face is getting a good night’s sleep. As you age, you may notice that you nap more during the day, feel tired earlier at night, have trouble falling asleep, or wake up in the middle of the night and...
by the Ketcham Team | May 28, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources, Therapy Services
BLOG: Isolation & Reduced Activity Health Risks for Seniors Throughout the health crisis, older adults have followed national health expert’s advice to stay home and socially distance. While social distancing has certainly been necessary, limited social...
by the Ketcham Team | Apr 29, 2021 | Healthcare News, HTS Therapy News, Resources, Therapy Services
BLOG: Managing Morning Stiffness Do you often wake up feeling stiff and sore in the morning? Do you have trouble getting out of bed or walking into the kitchen to get your breakfast? This is commonly known as morning stiffness that is caused by worn joints, muscle...
by the Ketcham Team | Mar 24, 2021 | Healthcare News, HTS Therapy News, Resources, Therapy Services
BLOG: The Importance of Grip Strength Why is hand and grip strength so important? Having a strong grip makes it easier to perform normal daily tasks like holding a coffee cup, carrying grocery bags, or brushing your teeth. Research has shown that a person’s grip...
