Last year’s Steamtown Marathon saw the influence of the new “barefoot running” fad, with R. J. Stiltenpole of Scranton Running Co. as one runner who sported the barefoot look and plans to do so again in October 2011. He, like many other “barefoot runners,” sported minimalist shoes to prevent cuts and blisters from the pavement. […]
Part 2 of 2 on prevention of football injuries. “Prevention of football injuries” is the second of two columns intended raise the level of consciousness and to educate coaches, players and parents about the importance of injury prevention. While most high school programs have certified athletic trainers on staff, local pediatricians, Dr. Anders Nelson and Dr. […]
Part 1 of 2 on prevention of football injuries. Soon summer football training camps and practice sessions will be in full swing in Northeastern Pennsylvania. At this time each year, I receive several emails from concerned parents regarding heatstroke in football players. For the next two weeks, this column will focus on “Prevention of Football […]
Guest Columnist: Dr. Gary Mattingly 2nd of 2 columns on Swimmer’s Shoulder Last week, Dr. Gary Mattingly, local physical therapist and anatomy professor at the University of Scranton, Department of Physical Therapy introduced shoulder problems in swimmers. He defined “swimmer’s shoulder” as follows: “Part of the rotator cuff, a group of muscles that stabilize the […]
Guest Columnist: Dr. Gary Mattingly 1st of 2 Columns on Swimmer's Shoulder Enjoy your pool during this heat wave, but don’t overdo it and get “swimmer’s shoulder. Gary Mattingly, PT, PhD. Dr. Mattingly is a professor of anatomy at the University of Scranton, Department of Physical Therapy. He has dedicated most of his professional life […]
Enjoy the recent heat wave by getting in the pool! Each summer in Northeastern Pennsylvania people open their pools for fun in the sun. However, this summer I urge you to look at your pleasure puddle in different light…a health spa! It may very well be the exercise of choice for many people. Many have […]
On June 18, the Second Annual Lackawanna River Heritage Association’s Explorer Bike Tour and Festival will take place at Mellow Park in Peckville, PA. Good luck to all of the riders from our area. Biking is a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of NEPA. It offers many health benefits and can serve as […]
Summer is finally here and gardeners in northeast PA are anxious work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Last week, this column presented tips for gardeners for preventing hand and arm injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This week’s column is dedicated to prevention of lower back and lower body injuries […]
Guest Columnist: Nancy N. Naughton, OTD, CHT Today is Memorial Day and for many it is the official first day of planting a vegetable garden without fear of frost. While gardeners in northeast PA are anxious to work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor, a relaxing and enjoyable activity can turn […]
Guest Contributor: Erin Kane Horseback riders should treat their bodies like athletes do. They should perform warm-up exercises, use heat, and stretch before activity. And in the off-season or on non-riding days, they should perform a strengthening and conditioning program. Riders must use good judgment and be safe. Helmets are a must! Keep yourself, your […]
