Plantar heel pain is a common problem among adults; it can lead to severe pain which causes significant disability and impairment of activities of daily living....

The pandemic has caused changes in the lifestyles of people worldwide. With the influx of questions has come a surge of funding and research opportunities to fi...

Not every participant in the group has to have the same physical activity level. The job of the Personal Trainer is to work with each participant’s physical nee...

March is National Nutrition Month but your body needs good eating habits year-round. Try to incorporate these healthy eating tips so you can lead by example whe...

Once a self-massage technique used only by professional athletes, coaches, and therapists; foam rolling is now an everyday practice for people at all levels of ...

Vitamin D has been considered an important nutrient for many years. Recently, there has been a lot of research into it due to its possible role in protecting pe...

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It is important to understand what options we have to stay healthy. The National Foundation for Infectious Dise...

Studies that examined motivation to exercise or to lose weight have shown that the most enduring source of behavior change is internal motivation.  ...

Gearing up for the holidays is more than buying presents and decorating the house. We also need to plan on how to best take care of our family’s nutrition...

Have you considered Bariatric or weight loss surgery? It’s a big decision and a huge lifestyle change. Franciscan Health Fitness Centers is here to help y...