By: Mitch Hammel, Mitch Hammel, MD, Christie Clinic Department of Family Medicine The flu, also known as influenza, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. While it may seem like a routine seasonal inconvenience, the flu can have serious consequences, leading to hospitalizations, severe complications, and even death. […]
By: Larry Williams, Health Coach, Transformations Medical Weight Loss Program Let’s face it, as a society, we are fixated with numbers. Whether it’s miles per gallon, interest rates, or years to retirement we are very much aware of numbers. This is also true with our health, more specifically, our weight. […]
By Sarah Jo Bouton, PT; Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy According to the CDC, 28% of adults 65 years old or older had a fall last year. This results in 36 million adults who fall each year and about 37% of those who fall report some sort of injury […]
by Dr. Ari Pence, Christie Clinic Department of Family Medicine*in paid partnership with the Mahomet Daily Preventing the development of eating disorders: Research has shown body image can put individuals at a higher risk for developing eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. By promoting a […]
By: Christie Clinic Department of Physical Therapy*in paid partnership with the Mahomet Daily Occupational therapy is a unique profession that allow practitioners to assess the person, as a whole, to determine the best treatment options available. Our main goal is to return patients back to their meaningful activities, whether it […]
October is National Physical Therapy Month, so it’s the perfect time to learn about what your local physical therapists can do for you. Physical therapists, in conjunction with physical therapist assistants, are licensed health care providers that specialize in movement. By providing individual care, we help you avoid surgical procedures, […]
It is the middle of the year, so New Year’s resolutions have come and gone, right? You can still make small changes in your life that can have a big impact on your health and wellness! Here are some helpful hints for making a lasting change: Create a List of […]
We always hear tummy time is an important part of a baby’s growth and development, but many times it leaves us with a lot of questions on when, where, why, and how? Here are some tips and tricks to help your baby enjoy tummy time and get all the benefits […]
Kim Mulvaney, Physical Therapist Assistant, Christie Clinic Are you one of those people who have to train really hard, run for weeks leading up to a race, and progress your speed and distance slowly in order to achieve your running goals? Running is particularly difficult for you, maybe even painful, […]
By Laura Jacob, MS, RDN, CDCES, Dietitian at Christie Clinic Runners often ask me, a registered dietitian, what type of diet they should follow for proper nutrition and optimal performance. How runners fuel their body for running depends on the distance and the type of training schedule they’re following. There […]
