Orthopedic Care: Comprehensive Solutions for Bone and Joint Health

Onondaga Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopedic care, offering specialized services and solutions to enhance bone and joint health. Our experienced team of orthopedic specialists understands the unique challenges individuals face when dealing with musculoskeletal conditions.

At Onondaga Center, we offer a wide range of orthopedic services, including diagnostic evaluations, treatment plans, and rehabilitation programs. Whether it’s managing fractures, joint pain, or post-surgical recovery, our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life.

Our orthopedic team utilizes advanced techniques and state-of-the-art technology to deliver personalized care to each patient. From minimally invasive procedures to physical therapy and pain management, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to individual needs.

At Onondaga Center, we emphasize a holistic approach to orthopedic care, addressing not only the physical aspect but also the emotional and psychological well-being of our patients. We strive to empower individuals to actively participate in their recovery and promote a healthy and active lifestyle.

If you’re seeking specialized orthopedic care, Onondaga Center is committed to delivering comprehensive solutions for bone and joint health. Our experienced team is dedicated to helping you regain function, reduce pain, and improve your overall well-being.

To learn more about Onondaga Center, visit https://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/ or call 800-305-9151

Celebrating Care That Moves You Day with Centers Health Care

On August 2, we celebrate CARE THAT MOVES YOU DAY, a special day that encourages movement for a healthy mind, body and soul.

Did you know that movement plays a crucial role in rehabilitation? At Centers Health Care, we believe in the transformative power of mobility. We move our patients in our gyms and in their hearts. Join us as we explore the benefits of movement in healthcare and how it can positively impact recovery.

Is moving good for you? Let’s count the ways…

Here are 7 benefits of exercise and movement:
1. Sharper memory
2. Weight loss and maintenance
3. More energy
4. Better sleep
5. Healthier muscles and bones
6. pain reduction
7. better mood

At Centers Health Care, movement is the key to rehab and better health—physically and mentally. So let’s get moving!

On August 2, at all 45 of our facilities, special events and activities will highlight CARE THAT MOVES YOU DAY.

Centers Health Care is on the move. How about you? Get up and dance. Step up and step out. Post a video of your movement styling, with the hashtag #CareThatMovesYou, and you’ll be entered to win a prize. It’s your move!

This summer, Centers Health Care is on the move.

Win big. Learn something, give something. Enter here.

The summer 2023 campaign is about to launch and that means we’re moving—fleets of ice cream, donut, taco and hot dog trucks hitting the road to reinforce relationships, strengthen partnerships, and create new connections. And in the process, spread the word about our teams, our rehab, and our results

Our 37,000 team members are our #1 asset. Top healthcare professionals, leading specialists, experienced therapists, experts in every field–the sharp minds, caring hearts and healing hands make a world of difference in the quality of life of those we serve. These are the Teams that move us.

Modern healthcare is advancing at an exponential pace. We’re proud to lead the way as we pursue and embrace new rehab technology at each of our 45 facilities. Cutting-edge sciences like biomechanics and the rehabilitative equipment of tomorrow ensure that we help the people in our care achieve optimal health. This is the Rehab that moves us.

Our superior teams together with our superior rehab equipment leads to superior results—with 9,000 successful discharges every year. That is our focus. That is our mission. That is our promise. Every patient we discharge has a story. And every story is a testament to our success. These are the Results that move us.

Be sure to enter to win. Prizes include ear pods, bicycles, dinner for two, and more. You can accept the prize or donate up to $250 to any of the following charities. Care to win. Care to give. Either way, everyone is a winner.

American Heart Association
Parkinson’s Foundation
American Cancer Society
Asthma and Lung Foundation
Alzheimer’s Association
Diabetes Foundation

Restoring Mobility, Renewing Life – Rediscover Independence with Orthopedic Care

Onondaga Center, a part of Centers Health Care, is dedicated to restoring mobility and renewing life through its comprehensive orthopedic care services.

By leveraging the expertise of skilled orthopedic specialists and a multidisciplinary team, Onondaga Center aims to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance its patients’ overall quality of life.

Onondaga Center’s orthopedic care services cater to various conditions, including joint replacements, fractures, sports injuries, and chronic orthopedic ailments. The center’s experienced healthcare professionals work closely with patients to develop customized treatment plans that address their needs and goals.

With advanced diagnostic tools and innovative treatment techniques, Onondaga Center’s orthopedic specialists provide precise assessments and effective interventions.

Onondaga Center’s compassionate staff provides ongoing support, education, and encouragement to patients throughout their orthopedic care journey. Onondaga Center helps patients regain their independence and embrace a renewed sense of vitality by addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of orthopedic care.

To learn more about Onondaga Center, visit https://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org/ or call 315.656.7277

Tips to Help With Overeating

Food can be so delicious it’s easy to overindulge. But just because it tastes good doesn’t mean it’s always good for us.

Also, making ourselves too full isn’t healthy. Signs of overeating are: eating beyond being full, mindlessly eating out of boredom, experiencing physical symptoms after eating like nausea, abdominal discomfort, gas, bloating, or heartburn, and eating other than to fuel your body.

Here are a few tips from Onondaga Center to help with overeating:

Portion Sizes: Use nutrition food labels and reputable sources as a baseline for serving sizes. They aren’t always perfect, but it’s helpful as a starting point. This can help you know the amount of food you should eat. And it’s important to remember that you don’t have to eat everything on your plate.

Add Fiber to Your Diet: Foods that contain fiber will leave you feeling more full and can help reduce overeating. Fiber is also good for your body and stomach. It’s great for your intestines and colon as well.

Avoid Skipping Meals: Skipping meals can lead to overeating. Your body may produce more ghrelin, which causes hunger pains. Also, not eating produces less leptin, which causes a decrease in appetite, so it makes it harder for you to know when you’re full.

To learn more about Onondaga Center, visit onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org or call 800.546.3090

5 Activities That Could Raise or Lessen Your Risk of COVID-19 or Other Infections

Over the past few years, we’ve all become experts at what to do to lessen our risk of contracting COVID-19 or other viruses like the flu or common cold.

We knew to mask at the height of the pandemic, avoid large crowds, keep from within a few feet of other people, wash our hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water, and not to touch our face.

But studies show that other activities can be good or bad for our immune system, and the results might surprise you. Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five uncommon risk factors for your immune health.

1. Hugging or High-Fives?

During the height of the pandemic, hugs and handshakes were replaced by high-fives and fist bumps. Studies show, however, that frequent hugging among those you love is tied to less severe symptoms of viral illnesses. Researchers conclude that this type of affection and support counteracts stress in the body, giving you a better ability to fight infections.

2. Working the Late Shift

In a study of overnight shift workers, it was discovered that they were about 20% more likely to get a cold or flu bug, and if they do, the symptoms are more severe. It’s believed that this is due to the shift in these individuals’ circadian rhythm, which doesn’t allow them to get as much quality sleep as someone who is sleeping during traditional overnight hours.

3. Low-Carb Diets

Studies show that a diet that contains good carbohydrates (whole grains) is less likely for that individual to have moderate or severe COVID-19 symptoms than those who avoid carbs altogether.

4. Getting Enough Sleep

Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep allows your body to reset itself each night and perform at its best. If you’re not getting enough sleep, your immune system is one of many processes that suffer. Studies show if you get fewer than six hours of sleep routinely, you’re four times more likely to catch a cold.

5. Time in the Sun

This can be difficult during the winter, but spending time in the sun can boost your vitamin D levels naturally, which can help prevent against the flu and other respiratory infections.

 

To learn more about Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for You?

In an effort to cool an economy that was growing rapidly and causing levels of inflation that hadn’t been seen since the 1980s, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates to levels it hasn’t been at since 2008 during “the great recession.”

While it can be rough news for people looking to secure loans for homes or vehicles, there are other impacts that a rise in the overall interest rate can have on you.

Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has three ways that rising interest rates can affect you.

1. Saving Money

If you’re looking to invest, a rise in rates gives you more attractive options. While the economy boomed over the past decade, interest rates for CDs and high-yield savings accounts were virtually at zero. Now, they are becoming more attractive options as banks are offering better rates on these types of accounts.

2. Selling a Home

Even with higher rates, if you’re looking to downsize or sell a loved one’s home who is transitioning into senior care, it’s still a seller’s market out there. If you happen to be looking to buy, now is not the time to choose an adjustable-rate mortgage. Get a fixed rate so there are no surprises, and you can always refinance when rates drop.

3. Credit Card APR

The annual percentage rate (APR) on credit card debt has risen as interest rates have—from 16% in early 2022 to around 19% in the fall. If you’re one to carry a balance on your card and only make the minimum payments, your overall balance is going to go up from finance charges.

 

To learn more about Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 5 Great Recipes Using Bananas

Bananas are an extremely healthy food, containing fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and other nutrients and antioxidants, so why limit your banana consumption to just one piece per day at breakfast or as a snack?

There are plenty of recipes that include bananas, which are easy to cook with and also taste great, adding natural sweetness to a number of dishes.

Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at five great recipes that unlock the full potential of bananas.

1. Banana Sushi Rolls

If you were expecting to read about traditional banana bread here, you’re in for a surprise! This isn’t real sushi; rather, it looks like the real thing! Slice up some bananas, dip each end in dark chocolate or nut butter, and then finish them off by rolling each end in Rice Krispies cereal to stick to the chocolate or nut butter.

2. Banana Pancakes

Adding bananas to pancake batter will not only add more natural flavor, but it will make the texture even more smooth as well. For a snack or fun breakfast option, make the pancakes bite-sized.

3. Dairy-Free Banana Coconut Ice Cream

Check out this recipe here for a vegan and Whole30-approved banana coconut ice cream recipe. Many dairy-free ice cream options lack that creamy taste, but the bananas solve that problem in this delicious dessert.

4. Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

By using bananas and sweet potatoes, you’ll have a gluten-free muffin that’s naturally sweet with no refined sugars!

5. Homemade Strawberry Banana Pop-Tarts

Pop-Tarts are a quick but unhealthy breakfast option due to its processed nature and high sugar content. Flip the script on the toaster pastry by creating your own, complete with fresh fruit! This recipe can net you breakfast treats in just about an hour.

 

To learn more about Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.

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Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing With 7 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Much like many other debilitating conditions, Parkinson’s disease comes on slowly and may not be noticeable at first.

While just one or even two of these signs doesn’t mean that you have Parkinson’s disease, experts recommend that if you do regularly have more than one of these signs, you should make an appointment with your doctor to talk about them.

With that in mind, Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a look at seven early signs of Parkinson’s disease.

1. Tremors

While shaking can be normal after exercise, if you’re stressed, or if you are injured, slight shaking in the hands, fingers, and chin while at rest is something to watch out for.

2. Smaller Handwriting

Involuntary changes in your handwriting, including smaller letter sizes and words being bunched together, are a common sign of Parkinson’s disease.

3. Long-Term Loss of Smell

We know that COVID-19 can cause a loss of smell, as can other viruses, but that’s generally just temporary. Plus, certain foods seem to be effected more by Parkinson’s, including bananas, pickles, and licorice.

4. Movement During Sleep

Moving and thrashing around during a deep sleep is what to look out for here. Having a quick jerk or jolt while falling asleep is common and not a concern.

5. Trouble Walking

Signs to look out for are a feeling that your feet are “stuck to the floor,” stiffness that doesn’t go away once you start moving, and your arms not swinging at your side like they used to.

6. Constipation

Constipation after making sure that you’re getting plenty of fluids and fiber—and ruling out any other causes—is another warning sign.

7. Soft or Low Voice

A change in the volume of your voice is a concern, as is suddenly sounding hoarse for no reason (like having a virus or a bout of laryngitis from talking too much or too loudly).

To learn more about Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and all of the services they offer, visit http://onondaga-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org.