Old Dominion University Monarch Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing the Hampton Roads community with a unique rehabilitation experience that draws on faculty expertise and research. Here they incorporate teaching and research in clinical activities that provide advanced assessment and rehabilitation services in an environment designed to aid in the education of students. Recently they added the Makoto training arena…
Horn Memorial Hospital’s history began in 1905 when Dr. J.E. Conn came to Ida County and opened a hospital in conjunction with his brother Dr. Carl Conn. As of 2020 Horn Memorial is now a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital offering many services and specialty clinics! As part of a recent renovation Horn Hospital decided to add the tWall 32! Exergame…
Brain training refers to cognitive training that uses intense mental exercises to target and work on the brain’s cognitive skills. Having strong cognitive skills is critical because they’re the skills the brain uses to read, learn, remember, reason, and pay attention. The skills targeted by brain training include: attention skills, long and short-term memory, focus, and processing speed. One new…
A new study has found that Exergaming can improve executive function in children with ADHD. As most people know, children with ADHD struggle with being to stay focused for long periods of time, which has a major effect on their performance in school. Using Exergame as a way for physical activity can become a safe space for children with…
The New Meadowlands Y is a place where people of all ages can come together under one roof and enjoy the things that are important things in life, a place where you feel welcomed and motivated to try the things you might have been afraid to in the past. Each day, everyone from pre-schoolers to seniors, those with diverse backgrounds and abilities…
Develop balance, cognitive function, and range of motion. A recent survey by AARP revealed that the number one concern for aging Americans is staying sharp. Seniors love the Makoto Arena because it gives them a way to improve their “mental sharpness” as well as giving them the ability to get that “just right” level of cardio and stretching. The Active Aging/Senior…
One of our top Exergame Representatives on the East Coast Jarrod Saracco recently just released a great article on club revitalization and making an impact in the community. Jarrod is a 24 year veteran of the health and fitness industry. His career started at the early age of 17 when he received his first personal training certification and began working as…
