Holiday Shopping: Score the Deals, Not an Injury
HDTV’s, laptops, clothes…the amazing deals of Black Friday are upon us, and with all of this comes some potential pain too! While you are busy shopping and taking advantage of all the great deals, we often forget about ourselves and what we [...]
Thanksgiving Safety Tips: Protect Your Hands while Carving the Turkey
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand reports that over 88% of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, and that means A LOT of carving! The Holidays have finally arrived, and that means it's time to break out our carving [...]
Pilates Basics: On a mat or on a reformer?
What is the difference? Mat Pilates is performed on the ground on a yoga mat or any other type of cushioned mat designed for exercise on the ground or floor. This allows for great freedom of movement. Mat Pilates is appropriate for [...]
Osteoporosis and Diet
In the treatment of osteoporosis, healthcare providers will frequently talk about the “Triangle of Management.” This triangle is made up of three points: Diet Exercise Medication Your physician will help you with the "Medication" portion of managing your Osteoporosis, as well as [...]
Balance in our Everyday Lives
Why is balance so essential to our everyday function? Will it progressively get worse as I age? What things can I do to make it better? These are the questions that are commonly thought and asked by patients in PT. Below is [...]
How Your Posture is Affecting Your Shoulder Pain
Let’s be honest, we all have bad posture at some point in the day. Poor posture can contribute to a multitude of musculoskeletal issues. Most of the time, people think of neck and back pain first. While this [...]
What Happens During a Pelvic Physical Therapy Evaluation?
What happens at my first pelvic PT appointment? It is normal if you are experiencing some anxiety regarding your first appointment! The purpose of this article is to help you know what to expect on your first day so you [...]
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo(BPPV)?
Have you been waking up in the morning feeling like the room is spinning? Are you off balance or dizzy when turning your head or looking up or down? You may have what is called BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). BPPV is [...]
Bladder and Diet: What You Eat and Drink Can Influence your Bladder Health
Recent theories and studies suggest that our diet can have an impact on our bladder health; from urinary tract infections to urinary incontinence or leakage - what we eat and drink can work to our benefit or detriment. Here are some tips [...]
Fireworks Safety Tips
The American Society for Surgery of the Hand Urges Firework Safety in an Effort to Reduce the Number of Injuries Each Year Summer has FINALLY arrived and many of us use Fireworks as a part of our summer celebrations, but many [...]