As we discussed in last week’s article, hypermobility (joints that are too mobile/flexible)—as demonstrated by the ability to perform tasks such as bending forward and placing your palms flat on the floor without bending your knees—can lead to joint injury, pain and possibly arthritis pain caused by excessive joint movement. This week’s article will discuss […]
As we discussed in last week’s article, hypermobility (joints that are too mobile/flexible)—as demonstrated by the ability to perform tasks such as bending forward and placing your palms flat on the floor without bending your knees—causes excessive joint mobility that can lead to joint injury, low back pain, and possibly arthritis pain. This week’s article […]
Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, OCS Are you hyperflexible? Do people call you a contortionist? Are you the main attraction at parties, like Dominique DelPrete and Amy Simrell Mifka, because you entertain your friends by twisting your arms and legs in gross directions? Do you excel in dance and gymnastics because of your exceptional joint […]
Guest Columnists: Nancy Naughton, OTD, CHT; Casey Burke, DO Dirk Nowitski has had lots to add to his resume lately: NBA Championship, MVP of the playoffs, and—less glamorous, but still intriguing—a torn tendon in his middle finger. Since the first playoff game against the Miami Heat, there have been many questions and much speculation about […]
Guest Columnist: Janet Caputo, PT, OCS Just a few weeks ago, The Scranton Times-Tribune published a column on new research that shows an alarming increase in knee replacement surgery in the last decade. While the number of replacements have doubled for the general population, it reportedly tripled for those 45 to 64 years old: “boomers” […]
On June 18, the Second Annual Lackawanna River Heritage Association’s Explorer Bike Tour and Festival will take place at Mellow Park in Peckville, PA. Good luck to all of the riders from our area. Biking is a wonderful way to enjoy the beautiful outdoors of NEPA. It offers many health benefits and can serve as […]
Summer is finally here and gardeners in northeast PA are anxious work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Last week, this column presented tips for gardeners for preventing hand and arm injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. This week’s column is dedicated to prevention of lower back and lower body injuries […]
Guest Columnist: Nancy N. Naughton, OTD, CHT Today is Memorial Day and for many it is the official first day of planting a vegetable garden without fear of frost. While gardeners in northeast PA are anxious to work in their gardens and enjoy the fruits of their labor, a relaxing and enjoyable activity can turn […]
Guest Contributor: Kevin McLauglin, SPT Almost six months ago, many of us made New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and hit the gym regularly. Although we all had the best intentions from the start, as time goes by we are discouraged by our lack of immediate results, and we begin to waiver in our […]
Guest Contributor: Erin Kane Horseback riders should treat their bodies like athletes do. They should perform warm-up exercises, use heat, and stretch before activity. And in the off-season or on non-riding days, they should perform a strengthening and conditioning program. Riders must use good judgment and be safe. Helmets are a must! Keep yourself, your […]
