Part 2 of 2 After a long winter, spring is finally in the air as indicated by the number of golf enthusiasts as seen in the past few weeks at Pine Hill’s Golf Club in Taylor, PA. However, it is important to remember that without proper warmup and preparation, the risk of injury can increase […]
PRE-SEASON GOLF TIPS: Part 1 of 2 After a long winter, spring is finally in the air as indicated by the number of golf enthusiasts seen in the parking lot at Pine Hill’s Golf Club in Taylor, PA in the past few weeks. However, it is important to remember that without proper warmup and preparation, […]
Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners: Gardening with Disabilities Summer is finally here and gardeners in northeast PA are anxious work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Last week, Health & Exercise Forum presented tips for gardeners for preventing hand and arm injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This week’s column […]
Health and Safety Tips for Gardeners: Prevention of Hand Injuries Associated with Gardening Today is Memorial Day and for many it is the official first day of planting a vegetable garden in NEPA without fear of frost. While gardeners are anxious to work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor, a relaxing and enjoyable […]
Part 2 of 2 After a long cold and rainy spring, NEPA is finally experiencing hot summer weather! So, get outdoors and have fun in the sun. However, please be mindful of how your body reacts to high humidity and heat and take appropriate precautions. You don’t have to be running a marathon or playing […]
Part 1 of 2 After a long cold and rainy spring, NEPA is finally experiencing hot summer weather! So, get outdoors and have fun in the sun. However, please be mindful of how your body reacts to high humidity and heat and take appropriate precautions. You don’t have to be running a marathon or playing […]
Osteoarthritis slowly develops in the weight-bearing joints, most commonly in the hip and knee, creating pain, stiffness, swelling and loss of function. There are many nonsurgical options such as: rest, weight loss, medication, physical therapy, steroid injections, and viscosupplementation (SynviscR) injections. However, when conservative measures fail, surgical intervention, such as a joint replacement, becomes the […]
Spring is here … the days are longer and sun stronger! This winter I saw local dermatologist, Dr. Ted Stampien, Jr. and his wife, Susan, driving in their convertible. I joked that the only time a dermatologist feels protected from the sun while riding in a convertible is in the winter with the top up. […]
Part 2 of 2 Spring has sprung! Dust off your bikes and discover the beauty and challenge of biking in NEPA. Whether you are a rural or urban dweller, the Countryside Conservancy Trails at Lackawanna State Park or the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority trails can meet your needs. By my view, Tour de Scranton is […]
Part 1 of 2 Spring has sprung! Dust off your bikes and discover the beauty and challenge of biking in NEPA. Whether you are an rural or urban dweller, the Countryside Conservancy Trails at Lackawanna State Park or the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority Trails can meet your needs. By my view, Tour de Scranton is […]
