Have Fun and Get in Shape! Happy 4th of July! As our country celebrates 250 years and the summer heat is kicking into gear, it is time to think about getting to the pool to cool off. It may also be time to think of your pleasure puddle in different light…a health spa! It may […]
Guest Author: Andrea Molitoris Kozlowski, PT, DPT - Andrea is a doctor of physical therapy and an associate at Mackarey Physical Therapy in Scranton and Clarks Summit. May is national pet month! As we take a moment to celebrate our pets it is important to acknowledge the many contributions having a pet brings to our […]
May is National Bike Month! HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Consider a Giving Mom a Healthy Gift…a Bike! May is National Bike Month! It is time to dust it off your bike and enjoy the many beautiful and well-maintained trails that are available at the Countryside Conservancy at Lackawanna State Park, Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority and other […]
“The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.” Robert Frost On March 30, 2026, NEPA lost one of its most dedicated conservationists, Dorrance Reynolds Belin…our version of John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Rachel Carson. While Dorrance […]
New study recommends a 15 minute walk after a meal reduces blood sugar! Spring has sprung in NEPA and summer is just around the corner... great news for outdoor enthusiasts! It is also good news for those who need walk for health reasons. However, for many who have not maintained an active lifestyle or have […]
Have you ever noticed high level athletes warming up before a game or competition walking or running backwards? You may also see fitness enthusiasts in gyms emulating these athletes to improve their fitness or performance. I found the concept of backward walking (also called retro walking) interesting and decided to research the topic for more […]
Spring sports and outdoor activities are here…tennis, pickleball, baseball, soccer, running, walking, hiking, golfing, etc. One of the most common injuries associated with physical activity, especially after a sedentary winter or change in temperature is a “pulled hamstring.” This painful injury is not only for the weekend warrior. Well-trained, healthy and fit professional athletes often […]
Walk Your Worries Away…and Stimulate Your Creative Brain! Spring is in the air. The temps are rising and the days are longer, so get outside and walk! Walking can change the world…from Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian independence movement to Martin Luther King, Jr., and the civil rights movement, walking and protest have been interrelated. […]
Part II of II Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what they should avoid, how to prevent and what is recommended to prevent or limit the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis. It […]
Part I of II Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what they should avoid, how to prevent and what is recommended to prevent or limit the progression of arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is also known as degenerative arthritis. It […]
