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January 5, 2022 / Degenerative Joint Disease / Andrew Kay

All about Cortisone Shots for Knee and Hip Arthritis

Cortisone shots can give great pain relief for arthritic knees and hips, but they are not necessarily the best for every patient in every situation. Every year, many people have cortisone shots, also known as steroid shots, to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis. Cortisone shots can also improve function and increase your ability to exercise and participate in activities of daily living. However, cortisone shots are not necessarily the best option for every patient in every situation. Here are…

December 29, 2021 / Interesting / Anna King

Sledding Into Winter

As the dizzying rush of the holiday maelstrom comes to a close, our thoughts now turn to the winter upon us and the outdoor fun that lies ahead. With each snow fall, tens of thousands of children will rush to the hills and take flight upon their sleds, racing down snowy slopes both steep and shallow. But before…

December 23, 2021 / Ankle & Foot / Dr. George Moniz

Heel Pain In the Active Adolescent

Is your active adolescents complaining of heel pain during and especially after their sport’s team practices? Heel pain in young adolescents, or better known as Calcaneal Apophysitis or Sever’s Disease, is a condition we frequently encounter…

December 16, 2021 / Health / Kara Cahoon

Self-Care

Self-care is a new and foreign concept for some people. Not only has it become more and more difficult to fit into our busy schedules, but what exactly does self-care even look like? And how can it benefit us as individuals, practitioners, partners, parents and friends?
Self-care is an…

December 9, 2021 / Health / Chelsea Riggs

Carbless Lasagna Roll Ups

As an Italian, Carbs were always part of the meals I was brought up on. Pasta is a huge part of our culture and usually is incorporated into each dinner in some way, shape or form. However, as we grow older, sometimes carbs are not the healthiest option to have with every dinner for a variety of reasons. Pasta is very high in carbs which can be unhealthy when consumed in large quantities. It also contains a protein called gluten which can cause gastric issues for those who are sensitive to this protein.

Whether you are trying to lose weight, decrease your….

December 2, 2021 / Sports / Kyle Anderson

Imagery in Sports Performance

Sport Imagery is the mental rehearsal or visualization to improve athletic performance. Performing imagery can be done in a variety of ways based on what is most effective for the athlete.
The two most common methods to use imagery are an internal and external perspective. An….

November 24, 2021 / Shoulder / Elizabeth Cook

Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder)

Adhesive capsulitis, also known as “Frozen Shoulder”, is a condition that causes pain, stiffness and eventual loss of range of motion in the shoulder. Secondary to pain, our natural response is to use the shoulder less and less to avoid discomfort. Over time, due to…

November 18, 2021 / Exercise / Tessa Carey

To Turkey Trot or Not?

Holiday mornings are often the start of a busy scheduled day filled with good food and better company. To begin the morning with a road race may not be a top priority, especially as a novice participant, but what if Thanksgiving tradition changed and an annual Turkey Trot was added to the morning?

Walking…..

November 10, 2021 / Back Pain / Jennifer Bates

Tips for Raking Leaves that will Leaf you Pain Free

Autumn is here and we get to enjoy all the fun activities associated with the fall season. My favorite fall activities include apple picking, pumpkin carving, hay rides and of course the beautiful fall foliage with the abundance of beautiful colors. With this beauty comes the often unwanted task of raking leaves! Speaking from personal ….

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