PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — As I worked on rehabilitating my shoulder from a severe rotator cuff injury, I picked up several important lessons throughout the process.
I'm eager to share the insights I've gained from my doctors, a physical therapist and even nutritionists. Over the coming weeks, I'll introduce you to the various experts who have been helping me on this journey, along with their valuable tips.
To kick things off, here’s the first video featuring veteran therapist Dave Kashuba, the owner of First Rehabilitation of North Palm Beach. With 39 years of experience and a track record of treating 80,000 patients, he has a wealth of knowledge to help people recover from injuries and improve their overall fitness.
"Especially as we get older, people don't drink enough water. Dehydration is one of the number one causes of death—correlated death," Kashuba said. "If you don't drink enough water, you have a heart attack. If you don't drink enough water, you lose your balance."
WATCH: Therapist Dave Kashuba shares tips to help you live longer and decrease your risk of injury
5 tips for wellness
- Hydration
- Strengthening your core
- Practice balance
- Push-ups and sit-ups (modify if needed)
- Squats or stand-ups/sit-downs
While at First Rehabilitation, I ran into 'Below Deck' star Captain Kerry, who had undergone the same shoulder injury I had. He is a lot farther along in his recovery journey than I am and was kind enough to share his insight on how to remain injury-free.
WATCH: 'Below Deck' star Captain Kerry shares with WPTV Anchor Shannon Cake his 25-minute workout routine to stay injury-free while on the high seas
Kerry, who tore his rotator cuff in a golf cart accident, has turned his rehab workout into a routine that keeps him fit. See below Doctor Dave Kashuba sharing with me the secret to his success!
WATCH: First Rehabilitation Rehab Director Dave Kashuba, Ph.D., shows Shannon Cake the 25-minute routine used by Captain Kerry
