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Nov 12, 2012

Lung Disease and Exercise: Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2 on Lung Disease and Exercise World COPD Day 2012 is Wednesday November 14th! The purpose of this two part series on lung disease is to raise the level of awareness for the prevention and treatment of this disease. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become the […]

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Nov 5, 2012

Exercise is Free Medicine

In November our nation celebrates two nostalgic days of remembrance; the birthday of the United States Marine Corps (November 10th) and Veterans Day (November 11th).  Both are designated to remind Americans of the selfless sacrifice that millions of courageous men and women gave of their ‘today’s’ so we could have our ‘tomorrows’.  They purchased our […]

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Oct 29, 2012

Physical Activity & Constipation: Exercise Moves You In the Right Way

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 […]

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Oct 22, 2012

Knee Arthritis Part 2 of 2: Are You Ready for a New Knee?

Part 2 of 2 I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors often tell me activities that require prolonged weight bearing or walking are limited by knee pain from arthritis. Six years ago, I discussed this topic […]

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Oct 15, 2012

Battling Knee Arthritis - Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2 I have been advising my patients to exercise, keep active, and walk as long as they can in order to stay mobile and healthy. However, seniors often tell me activities that require prolonged walking are limited by knee pain from arthritis. They often ask, “What is arthritis of the knee?” How […]

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Oct 8, 2012

National Physical Therapy Month - Exercise Your Mind and Body

USE IT OR LOOSE IT - EXERCISE MIND AND BODY! October is National Physical Therapy Month! Physical therapists are excited about new research which reinforces what we have all suspected; physical activity improves cognitive function and mental activity improves physical function. Mariel Consagra, a local teacher, discovered this research while assisting her husband, Atty. Charles […]

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Oct 5, 2012

Preparing for the Steamtown Marathon

Provisional Bag/First Aide Kit It is one week away from the 16th Steamtown Marathon. This column is dedicated to all the runners preparing for the big day. One small piece of advice; start slowly, avoid the first mile adrenaline sprint downhill, and enjoy the journey! Remember, only one Olympic marathon winner (Juan Zabala, Argentina, 1932) […]

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Sep 24, 2012

Breast Cancer and Frozen Shoulder

Now that NEPA has just supported another successful “Race for the Cure,” and with October named as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am dedicating today’s column to the brave women and their families and friends affected by breast cancer. Presently, in our clinic we have several women suffering a tight or “frozen shoulder” as […]

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Sep 17, 2012

Living With a Cast or Splint

One of the most common questions I receive from patients is related to the management and care of their cast or splint. Given the fact that one has to live with a cast or splint for four to six weeks (sometimes less, sometimes more) many people have concerns about hygiene, swelling, pain and function while […]

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Sep 10, 2012

Childhood Obesity Damaging to Bones & Joints

  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 […]

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