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 […]
It seems like every time you scroll through social media wellness or fitness posts, there is a new “fad “or “craze” promising to enhance fitness and weight loss. Weighted vests seem to be the new favorite of social media influencers and fitness fanatics. A weighted vest is a form-fitting garment loaded with extra weight. The […]
PART I OF III It is hard to believe it is that time of year when parents and students are preparing to return to school. Many will leave home for the first time as college freshmen. Over the past month I have received several requests for a copy of my three-part series of columns on […]
This column is repeated every year at this time with the intent of raising the level of awareness to prevent death or serious illness from heat stroke in athletes and other active people in hot, humid weather. It is mid-July, and we have managed to survive two “heat waves” in NEPA. While it is important […]
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It is appropriate that it is also National Family Caregivers Month, since many people afflicted with Alzheimer’s are physically well and often rely on caregivers. It would be very unusual to find a person whose life has not been affected by someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is […]
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. In fact, it is impossible to scroll through social media without encountering someone “taking the frigid plunge!” However, it is far from a new treatment modality. The Ancient Greeks employed […]
What medical problems do a carpenter, typist, truck driver, jackhammer operator, violinist, pianist and court stenographer have in common? Carpal tunnel syndrome! Over the past 10-15 years, carpal tunnel syndrome has moved to the forefront in medicine and has become water cooler conversation. So, what is carpal tunnel syndrome and how is it treated? Carpal […]
This column is repeated every year at this time with the intent of raising the level of awareness to prevent death or serious illness from heat stroke in athletes and other active people in hot, humid weather. It is early August, and we have managed to survive two “heat waves” in NEPA. While it is […]
While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical therapists commonly encounter patients that suffer from constipation which limits their participation in rehabilitation. Ironically, research demonstrates that exercise and […]
PIAA fall sport teams will begin their official practices a soon – including double sessions for high school football. While a warm August may be a wonderful time of year to swim and kayak, it may not offer the best temperature and humidity for athletes playing football, soccer and other sports. One common problem these […]
