It has been challenging and disappointing to be an Eagles fan so far this season! Losing two star players to hamstring injuries has not helped! Both Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith have been sidelined with hamstring injuries for weeks. One of the most common injuries associated with physical activity, especially after a sedentary winter or […]
Congratulations to more than 1,000 courageous runners who finished the 29th Annual Steamtown Marathon today. Most, if not all of you, will wake up tomorrow morning with a little less jump in your step than you had yesterday as your body begins it's recovery. As active people by nature, many of you will resist the […]
We are in the middle of another heat wave this summer and ice baths, which people do all year, may sound like a very refreshing thing to do! But, before you take the plunge, know the benefits and risks of a frigid bath. What is an Ice Bath? Ice baths have become a new trend […]
Congratulations to more than 1,000 courageous runners who finished the 28th Annual Steamtown Marathon today. Most, if not all of you, will wake up tomorrow morning with a little less jump in your step than you had yesterday to begin your recovery. As active people by nature, many of you will resist the logic of […]
Part II of II Introduction: As most sports enthusiasts know, in 2021 Tiger Woods acquired an Achilles tendon rupture while training at home and in 2023 Aaron Rodgers, a former Green Bay Packer quarterback, did the same in the first game of the 2023/24 NFL season with the New York Jets. As with many sports […]
Recently, two patients asked me when I thought it would be safe for them to return to their exercise programs after abdominal surgery. She stated that she was not sure how to properly and safely implement or return to her program. This column will attempt to ensure a safe return to activity and exercise following […]
Congratulations to more than 1,000 courageous runners who finished the 27th Annual Steamtown Marathon today. Most, if not all of you are waking up this morning with a little less jump in your step than you had yesterday. As active people by nature, many of you will resist the logic of rest, despite the pain […]
Gardeners and Computer Mouse Users Be Aware! Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, is an inflammation of the lateral (outside) bony protuberance at the elbow. It is at this protuberance that the tendon of the long muscles of the hand, wrist and forearm attach to the bone. As the muscles repeatedly and forcefully contract, they […]
SAFE RETURN TO DRIVING AFTER INJURY OR SURGERY I enjoy the privilege of working with people recovering from a wide variety of medical conditions. Many of these conditions can directly affect activities of daily living, particularly, the ability to drive safely: orthopedic and sports injuries, fractures, sprains and strains, joint replacements, hip fractures, shoulder and […]
What is an Ice Bath? Ice baths have become a new trend or fad in health and fitness, especially among elite athletes and some celebrities. However, it is far from a new treatment modality. In fact, the Ancient Greeks employed cold-water immersion for fever, pain relief, relaxation and socialization. In addition, Hippocrates documented the use […]
