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Dole out the exercises
I was talking this weekend with my son and clinical intern from last summer who was visiting, and my son all of a sudden turned to us and said, "You physical therapists dole out exercises like a doctor hands out me…
Hearing loss and falling
Research has shown that for people in their 40's and later, having a hearing loss triples the risk of falling down, regardless whether the hearing loss is moderate or severe. Possible explanations are that people w…
In search of a healthy pregnancy
There is an epidemic today of problems with childbirth. Infertility is at an all-time high. Morning sickness is so prevalent that women are now being told it is normal and a sign of a healthy pregnancy. Congenital …
Why we heart February for kids
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. About 81 million people in the United States have some form of heart/cardiovascular disease. That's about 35 percent of the population, and it is st…
Are your sleeping habits leading to back pain?
Have you ever considered changing your sleep habits to relieve lower back pain, neck pain, or other general aches and pains? If not, it's time you did. Your sleep position and pillow choice could be the very culpri…
Smoked fish lends big flavor to a light soup
With St. Patrick's Day nearly upon us, our minds often turn to corned beef and cabbage. This recipe was inspired by that tradition, but swaps out the corned be…
Lumbar spinal stenosis
Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis are commonly recognized by a bent-forward, shuffling posture and a small-step gait. Stenosis is one of the most common reasons for spinal surgery in older people. Surgery, howev…
Lists, scores and awards
The Top 100, Award of Excellence, Best New Winery, 89, 92, 100, the list of lists, awards and scores bestowed upon wines and wineries is virtually endless. Seems that those of us in the wine press can't help but tr…
What you need to know about barefoot running
"What do you think about barefoot running?" This is an interesting question because it is an emerging trend that appears to have gained some traction. Shoe companies such as Nike and Vibram have made the move to a …
Healthy eating
PHILADELPHIA - From the outside, Carmen Medina's convenience store appears to be an oasis in the food desert of gritty north Philadelphia, from its bright yell…
Does music help your workout?
Over the past few years I have been asked in group workout sessions and during one-on-one training sessions what type of music I listen to when I work out. I am always surprised by the question and it makes me wond…
Reporter tries to top Tom Brady's 'slow' 40 time
MARTINSVILLE, N.J. - Training for the 40-yard dash seemed like a fun challenge until I stepped onto the turf at TEST Sports Clubs.
More talking, longer sentences help babies' brains
Whiplash management
Whiplash usually occurs as a result of a car crash, when the head moves in a fast, uncontrolled way in many possible directions. Whiplash can also be the result of sports injuries or falls. Here are the steps to fo…
Get those old hearing aids fixed!
So many times, people have current hearing aids, but they are not in working order. I would like to help with this situation. I can repair any brand of hearing aid.