Staying Injury-Free on the Pond Written by: Karen Tom, MPT, CSCS As the weather cools off in New Jersey, it’s almost time to lace up the skates and head out to the pond to play some hockey! In planning ahead (while we wait for the freeze), there are a few things to keep in mind …
Tips To Keeping Those New Years Fitness Resolutions
Tips To Keeping Those New Years Fitness Resolutions By: Michelle Millner, PT, DPT Its decided. 2013 will be the year you “join a gym”, “lose weight”, and “get in shape”. Those are exciting and healthy new years resolutions. The problem is that by mid to late January 88% of people begin to give up on …
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Gifts for people with back pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30% of American adults currently suffer from back pain, and 80% of adults will experience back pain at some time in their lives. This holiday season, get a gift for that special someone – that “someone” with back pain. Feeling stiff? Got tight hamstrings? Tight …
Minimize Your Pain on Planes
This holiday season, when you’re travelling to spend time with your family, remember to take care of yourself. We all know there’s not a lot of leg room on planes and that can make for uncomfortable sitting, especially if the flight is over a couple hours long. This prolonged sitting can affect your circulation. It …
Save your back and your heart when the snow comes
When the snow hits the ground, you have to go out and shovel it. But be careful, no other chore carries with it more risk. People who are generally sedentary are at a higher risk of heart attack and back injury when shovelling snow than any other activity. Let’s try and shave down some of …
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Small ways to stay fit and healthy during the holidays
Ah, the music, the lights, the snowmen, the lawn Santas… It must be that time of year again, the holidays are approaching. This is a season to get together with family and friends to have fun and spread the joy. Whether your holiday involves Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the alternative Festivus, you can bet that …
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When you go shopping, don’t buy a case of the low back blues
‘Tis the season… Or so they say, ‘tis the shopping season. When you’re hitting the malls this year, don’t let your packages weigh you down and hurt your back. Lifting a heavy gift or package can be that straw that breaks the camel’s back, so to speak. Don’t let this holiday season be a painful …
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