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A Gardener’s Workout
I don’t know about you, but I am full engulfed in the garden at this time of year. Whether it is the vegetable garden or flower beds, mid summer is the “full court press” for most gardeners. Just keeping up with the weeding is almost an eight-hour a day job!
My wife and I are convinced that August is the month of vines. Somehow, magically, all sorts of nasty vines seem to spring out of the ground and grow like wild-fire, covering our trees and shrubs. Pulling them down and removing them in a true physical battle. In fact, my very first patient this week came to me because they pulled a back muscle while weeding in their garden just a few days prior. I routinely treat professional gardeners from some of our finest local public gardens. They have taught me a lot about the stresses that can occur doing this kind of work.
What is Your IT Band?
by Sean Ruane, PT You might have heard of the IT band, or you may be wondering if it’s a body part or a new musical group on the radio- you’re not sure which! However, if you develop problems with … Continue Reading…
3 Tests to Check Your Readiness to Exercise
*Written for The News Journal CrossFit? P90x? Body Combat? Zumba? Yoga? How do you know what exercise program is right for you? I get that question several times per week in my practice. Of course, a lot of people asking … Continue Reading…
John Bradley Demonstrates His Go-To Stretch for Back Pain
Written For the News Journal Have you ever noticed that for every malady that plagues our bodies, there seems to be a “flavor of the day” approach to treating it? For a while, it was thought that using zinc lozenges … Continue Reading…
A Gardener’s Workout
I have written several times in the past about the physical challenges of gardening and performing yard work. There is no doubt that gardening regularly is an excellent form of exercise, and if some in a sustained manner, meets the … Continue Reading…
Are You Too Old to Exercise?
I get literally hundreds of questions each week from patients, gym members and even folks accessing me through our website about exercise. One of the questions that I am getting more frequently concerns exercise and aging. “Am I too old … Continue Reading…
The Holidays & Low Back Pain
By: Diptee Pathak PTA, CPT Why are PT clinics flooded with patients after the holidays? A majority of these patients seem to all come in for a similar diagnosis each time. Lower back pain. This pattern has been going on … Continue Reading…
Coping with Stress
It seems that stress is becoming a bigger part of everyone’s lives lately. Whether it be driving the kids, cleaning the house, working harder, or sleeping less, is it any wonder that we all feel as if we are aging … Continue Reading…
Breaks, stretches can help avoid strains during long car trips
Written for The News Journal I just returned from a trip to Maine which has become an annual event during which I get to do some great kayaking, hiking and relaxing. My wife and I truly love Maine, and we … Continue Reading…
The Other Core
The word “core” has now become part of our modern language. It is used in conversations heard just about everywhere. Most of us know that the core refers to certain muscles in the abdominal, hip and lower back area. Much … Continue Reading…
How Do I Work Out?
Many people would assume that a lot of the questions I get as an orthopedic physical therapist have to do with injuries, degenerative diseases, and physical rehabilitation. Indeed, those topics make up much of my daily conversation with patients. Also, … Continue Reading…
Be the Best Coach Your Kid Will Ever Have
I don’t mean to wax melodramatic, but life is certainly a series of ebbs and flows, sunrises and sunsets, beginnings and endings….okay, I’ll stop there before anyone gets all teary eyed. Just consider this time of the year. We are … Continue Reading…
Exercising While on Vacation….NO Excuses!
By this time of the year, many of you have already travelled for vacation or at least are planning to do so in the remaining weeks of summer before the kids return to school. Or, you may just be leaving … Continue Reading…
Pillows and Proper Sleeping Positions
By Heena Patel, PTA We’ve all been told getting a good night’s sleep is the key to good health. Are you waking up not feeling your best? Maybe it’s because of your sleeping position. Here are some tips to help! … Continue Reading…
How to Avoid a Rotator Cuff Injury
By Amanda Vito, PT, DPT Whether you are taking down holiday decorations or you are shoveling your driveway to get rid of the most recent snowfall, you are putting yourself at risk for developing an overuse injury in your shoulders. … Continue Reading…