Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! As a child, I was a “chubby” and I still struggle with my weight. I preferred playing indoors with Barbie dolls while my “skinny” cousins played softball and rode their bikes. My parents, remembering many nights when they went to […]
This weekend marked the beginning of high school football in NEPA! While a warm September may be a wonderful time of year to watch football from the bleachers, it often plays havoc on athletes as they suffer from severe muscle cramping. This year was not exception as many players limped off the field in […]
In addition to the static support provided by orthoses, the body has several muscles that, because of their anatomical positions, can either directly affect the arch or assist the posterior tibialis tendon (PTT). Performing 3 sets of 10 repetitions of these special exercises every day can strengthen the muscles to help manage PTTD. See the […]
Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS “Flat feet,” considered the most common foot deformity, affects 60 million people in the United States (approximately 25% of Americans). Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) results from flat feet or may develop from an accumulation of prolonged, repetitive over-pronation of the foot. If not managed properly, PTTD can […]
Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS Part 1 of 3 While walking in the sand on the beach, did you ever notice your foot print? Have you noticed that some foot prints on the beach are wider than others and show the width of the entire foot? That imprint would indicate a very flat […]
Part 3 of 3 on Dehydration Because of the possibility of the life-threatening, and at best life-altering, consequences of dehydration, prevention is best defense against dehydration. We must take a proactive approach to ensure and/or encourage adequate fluid intake. Consider some of the following practical tips to promote optimal hydration. Review your medications and note […]
Water is needed to regulate body temperature, carry nutrients, remove toxins and waste materials, and provide the medium in which all cellular chemical reactions take place. Fluid balance is vital for body functions. A significant decrease in the total amount of body fluids leads to dehydration. Fluid loss also contributes and complicates many health issues. […]
Dehydration Part 1 of 3: Dehydration and the Elderly As the summer heat is upon us, so too is the risk of dehydration, especially in the elderly. While a potential problem year round in the elderly, the recent heat wave increases the risk of problems. Age, diet, illness and medications are some of the many reasons […]
The summer is a great time to be outdoors in NEPA as so many activities are available such as: biking, hiking, running, walking, swimming, boating, golfing, and playing tennis to name a few. It is also a wonderful opportunity to discover your inner child, mix it up and try something new! Below are four new […]
Naysayers often say, “Exercise junkies are killing their joints!” Well, it has always been my position that those who do nothing and are overweight destroy their joints as well. And, I would rather DO SOMETHING than nothing! New research from Ottawa, Canada supports my opinion. In addition to being a risk factor for many serious […]
