Guest Contributor: Catherine Udomsak, SPT Exploring Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture. Part 1 of 2 One of the most widely practiced and a controversial form of alternative medicine used today is acupuncture. Presently, I have several patients using this modality for a wide variety of indications including; smoking cessation, whiplash pain, headaches, spasms associated with multiple sclerosis, and lower […]
Frequently, patients ask for a home exercise program that is quick and easy. For some, they want to do some exercises before or after work to gain or maintain muscle tone, but don’t have time to join a gym. For others who are retired, they want to do some simple exercises to help them maintain independence […]
A few months ago, I wrote a column entitled, “How do you know when you are ready for a new knee?” I received several emails with requests for more information regarding hip and knee replacements such as, outcomes, complications, etc. Some readers wanted to know about heart disease and joint replacements. One reader wanted to know […]
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 […]
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries In Tennis by Stretching Part 2 of 2 Last week we discussed the importance of strengthening to prevent shoulder injuries in tennis. This week we will focus on stretching the shoulder for injury prevention. As with the exercises for strength, it may be better to do nothing at all than to do […]
Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Tennis Part 1 of 2: Strengthen to Prevent Shoulder Injuries in Tennis You can tell that it is officially summer, not only by the arrival of the longest day of the year, but also by the beautiful sound of a tennis ball hitting a racquet hitting at Scranton Tennis […]
REFLEX SYPATHETIC DYSTROPHY - TREATMENT Part 2 of 2 The focus of last week’s column on reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) was cause and diagnosis. This week we will discuss treatment and prognosis. The cornerstone of RSD treatment is normal use of the affected part. Therefore, all modalities are employed to facilitate movement: Sympathetic Nerve […]
REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY (RSD) Part 1 of 2 Over the past 9 years, I received several emails from people suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD). A recent email from a very desperate and concerned reader looking for information about (RSD) caused me to pause and reflect. For those unfamiliar with this disorder, it is one of […]
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 […]
