As a dancer, I had never really thought about my balance or finding ways to strengthen it until after my first major knee surgery in my 30s. Even after years of physical therapy and rehabilitation, my turns are poor and my balance, particularly on one foot, is not great. You Read more…
I’m sure that the majority of the people that read this post will already know that exercise is good for your health. That said, sometimes it’s good to have your beliefs reinforced with hard data on how exactly it helps your body to fight disease. And feel better. And live Read more…
It saddens me to think that last month we had to celebrate that the obesity rate for preschoolers had declined by a percentage point in five states. The reality is that we still can say one out of eight preschoolers is obese. Now that I’m a parent, I’m more aware Read more…
As one who has aged with a combination of injuries that is most likely from overuse as a teenage dancer, I’ve tried to be more aware of my body as an adult — aware of how each movement feels, whether I’m in a class for dance, yoga or Pilates; as Read more…
This was one of the more squeamish topics about which I’ve had to write, particularly as I’m six months pregnant and hope that I’m one of the lucky 65% of women who do not have to deal with this problem. But as I spoke to Ann, and to others that Read more…
With the festival of lights just ended and the Christmas holy days approaching, December is a time of family gathering and spending lots of time together. Which often leads to the question, “What are we going to do now?” Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to stay active inside and Read more…
Full disclosure: I am married to a tennis-playing nut. He went to state in high school and continues to win local tournaments (in his age bracket, but still). So I am highly aware of the do’s and don’ts of the sport, even though I’ve rarely put a sneakered foot on Read more…
Skiing (and snowboarding) season is in full swing, and I know more than one person that has come home from a week on the mountains in a leg brace. While it’s not possible to completely prevent injuries on the slopes (look out for that tree!), you can minimize your chances Read more…
As one who didn’t fully understand the importance of physical therapists until after I’d been in the care of one for several months, I am all for reminding people of their extensive musculoskeletal knowledge and their key role in rehabilitation post-injury/surgery, as well as their ability to work with athletes Read more…
One of the reasons my resume stood out when I applied for a job with PTPN years ago was my experience in the healthcare industry. At the time, my work experience was focused on education and media. It was my personal experience in the healthcare world that got me in Read more…