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Jun 25, 2012

Arthritis of Ankle and Total Ankle Replacement: Part 2 of 2

2nd in Series of 2 Columns on Ankle Pain Total ankle replacement (TAR) is recommended for severe ankle pain which has not responded to conservative treatment: weight loss, activity modification, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication and cortisone injections. Severe ankle pain can result from the following:   Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease): cartilage wears out, bone rubs […]

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Jun 18, 2012

Arthritis of Ankle: Part 1 of 2

1st of 2 Columns 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 is limited by ankle pain from arthritis. They often ask, “What is arthritis of the ankle?” How […]

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Jun 11, 2012

Falls Prevention Part 3 of 3: Prevention

3rd of 3 Columns on Balance Disorders and Falls Prevention Preventing a fall can not only save your independence but also your life! Preventing injuries from falls reduces the need for nursing home placement. Injuries from falls are the seventh leading cause of death in people over the age of sixty-five. The following suggestions will […]

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Jun 4, 2012

Falls Prevention Part 2 of 3: Treatment for Loss of Balance

2nd of 3 Columns on Balance Disorders and Falls Prevention Guest Columnist: Janet M. Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS Last week we discussed the causes of balance loss. Today, we will discuss treatment for this problem. Two primary treatments are medication and vestibular rehabilitation. Medication for dizziness and loss of balance requires a visit to your […]

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May 28, 2012

Falls Prevention Part 1 of 3: Causes of Loss of Balance

Guest Columnist: Janet M. Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS 1st of 3 Columns on Balance Disorders and Falls Prevention Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to a large elderly population and many of the medical problems we expect to see are age related. Dedicated medical practitioners are in constant search for new knowledge and information to prevent or […]

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May 21, 2012

Backward Walking is Forward Thinking!

Recently, a patient, Pat McKenna, editor of The Times-Tribune, came to my office with a partial tear and strain to one of his hamstring muscles. He stated that he has always had hamstring tightness and has walked backward as a warm-up exercise to prevent injury. I found the concept of backward walking, (also called retrowalking) […]

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May 14, 2012

Glute Strengthening for Softball Players

Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, DPT, OCS The sport of fast-pitch softball has become one of the most popular sports for female athletes in the United States. Female pitchers might not use a hard ball, but their injuries are just as significant as their male counterparts. Their shoulders endure the same torture and torment of […]

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May 7, 2012

Seasonal Allergies in Athletes: Part 2 of 2

Allergies affect 30 % of adults and 40% of children in the United States. Last week we discussed the definition, incidence, causes and treatment for allergy sufferers. However, many of those who suffer from allergies are those engaging in athletics. Avoiding the outdoors is often not an option. Not long ago, it was unthinkable that […]

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Apr 30, 2012

Dealing With Spring and Summer Allergies: Part 1 of 2

This spring and summer, make time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in Northeast PA. But, for many, there is a price to pay for such pleasure…allergies! People often wonder whether or not the symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and cough are due to illnesses such a cold, flu, sinus infection or allergies.  The main distinguishing […]

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Apr 23, 2012

Tips for Sustainable Living: Earth Day Part 2

Part 2 of 2 Last week, Chris Cali, Scranton Prep graduate and junior biology major at Villanova University, shared his experiences living in a sustainable environment this summer while studying in Costa Rica at the Center for Sustainable Development Studies. In recognition of “Earth Day,” I have asked Chris to offer tips for sustainable living […]

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