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…
With the holidays approaching, so are the holiday feasts and celebrations — 2 months of overeating, rushing from fête to fête, and often exercising less. With November being American Diabetes Month, we wanted to remind citizens about ways to reduce their risks for diabetes, especially given the temptations that would 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…
So I’ll admit, as a woman who’s shorter than your average height, I know how bad heels are for me, and I will probably continue to wear them for years yet. (I have to be able to look people in the eye. Or at least closer to it.) But some 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…
Jack LaLanne’s death in January of this year made me think about my own grandfather. He’s often been mistaken for my father as few people believe he looks too young to be anything else. While I’m sure his amazingly dark hair is part of that (he’s 81 but has only Read more…