A courageous patient
Posted on May 15, 2013
I had the privilege of working with this very motivated woman following her diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer. She completed a mini triathalon and the "Tuff Mudder" about 8 weeks after starting physical therapy. She...
Yard Preparation Year Round
Posted on May 13, 2013
Gardening is a streunous activiity and it is very easy for people to overdo it. common gardening tasks, such as digging, planting, weeding, mulching and raking can cause stress and strain on muscles and joints, especially for...
Softball injuries are on the rise
Posted on April 29, 2013
30 million children/adolescents play sports each year At least 3/5 million injuries are reported every year In 1980, 10% of reported injuries were due to overuse, in 2012 that number has risen to 70% in youth According to the...
Make sure you exercise before playing the big game
Posted on April 3, 2013
Hold 10 seconds. Do 3-4 each way...
Footwear does matter
Posted on March 7, 2013
Do you or your children love your "easy to slip on" shoes? You know the ones: flip-flops, slippers, "sport" sandals with a single strap? Physical therapists, chiropractors and orthopedic physicians know that frequent wearing of...
Did you make a New Years resolution?
Posted on January 2, 2013
Has your New Years resolution of getting back in shape fizzled out due to injury or pain? Do you have a nagging shoulder, neck or low back problem that flares up with shoveling snow or after a hard day at work? Often times the...
TALL GIRLS ARE COOL!
Posted on December 27, 2012
I have a unique opportunity as a Physical Therapist that works extensively with postural problems and having both a tall wife, as well as, tall daughters. Recently I was watching my daughter's volleyball practice and as you might...
Wondering what to buy kids for the Holidays?
Posted on December 3, 2012
Wondering what to get your kids for the holidays? There has been some research that shows the affects of sedentary behavior versus physical activity in children. This research shows that gross motor activity is far more beneficial...
