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Fall Prevention in Older Adults

|Date: June 25, 2020

Fall Prevention in Older Adults

Every year it is reported that 1 in 4 older adults will fall. Many people believe that falls are a norma ...

Every year it is reported that 1 in 4 older adults will fall. Many people believe that falls are a normal part of aging. Unfortunately, that is not the case and can ultimately lead to decreased acti ...

June 25, 2020
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Heronettes Announce June Swimmer Of The Month

|Date: June 25, 2020

Heronettes Announce June Swimmer Of The Month

Although the final three months of the 2020 competitive season was canceled due to coronavirus, the Heron ...

Although the final three months of the 2020 competitive season was canceled due to coronavirus, the Heronettes Synchronized Swim Team members maintained their regular training schedule with online tea ...

June 25, 2020
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Runner Trains for Marathon by Running on Every Street in Woodbridge

|Date: May 21, 2020

Runner Trains for Marathon by Running on Every Street in Woodbridge

Local runner Chris Merrill was training for the Vermont City Marathon that was to take place on Memorial ...

Local runner Chris Merrill was training for the Vermont City Marathon that was to take place on Memorial Day. Though it has since been cancelled this year, Chris continued to train - with the goal of ...

May 21, 2020
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E-Visits And Telehealth During Covid-19

|Date: May 21, 2020

E-Visits And Telehealth During Covid-19

The last few weeks have hit everyone like a punch to the gut. Our world and day to day lives have been r ...

The last few weeks have hit everyone like a punch to the gut. Our world and day to day lives have been rocked in ways few of us could have imagined. Schools and restaurants closed, grocery stores wi ...

May 21, 2020
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Amity Physical Therapy Combats Covid19 By Treating Patients In Complete Safety

|Date: May 21, 2020

Amity Physical Therapy Combats Covid19 By Treating Patients In Complete Safety

“Early in the game we began formulating a strategy to limit the effectiveness of this pandemic on our pra ...

“Early in the game we began formulating a strategy to limit the effectiveness of this pandemic on our practice,” said Michael Dow, CEO/Director. “It was clear that this unprecedented virus would be t ...

May 21, 2020
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Moran Competes in Ninja League World Finals

|Date: April 02, 2020

Moran Competes in Ninja League World Finals

Darin Moran competed in the Ninja League World Finals that was held in Greensboro, NC from February 21-24 ...

Darin Moran competed in the Ninja League World Finals that was held in Greensboro, NC from February 21-24, 2020. Darin placed 9th overall for World Champion in the Pre-Teen (11-12-year old) division ...

April 02, 2020
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Spring Yardwork Injuries: We’ve Got Your Back!

|Date: April 02, 2020

Spring Yardwork Injuries: We’ve Got Your Back!

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to po ...

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strains , muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and pre ...

April 02, 2020
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Grade 6 Lady O Win Championship

|Date: April 02, 2020

Grade 6 Lady O Win Championship

The Holy Infant Lady Orange Grade 6 Girls Basketball team recently competed in the FCBL Post Season Tourn ...

The Holy Infant Lady Orange Grade 6 Girls Basketball team recently competed in the FCBL Post Season Tourney capturing the Grade 6 Championship. The Lady O defeated Monroe in the Championship 36-33. ...

April 02, 2020
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Grade 8 Lady O Win Championship

|Date: April 02, 2020

Grade 8 Lady O Win Championship

The Holy Infant Lady Orange Grade 8 Girls Basketball team recently competed in the FCBL Post Season Tourn ...

The Holy Infant Lady Orange Grade 8 Girls Basketball team recently competed in the FCBL Post Season Tourney capturing the Grade 8 Championship. The Lady O defeated Ridgefield in the Championship 39-3 ...

April 02, 2020
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Wolverines Win Tournament

|Date: April 02, 2020

Wolverines Win Tournament

Left to right: Coach Ken Burns, Cam Wilkins, Brody Burns, Dylan Spark, Colby Crane, Tyler Wethington, Br ...

Left to right: Coach Ken Burns, Cam Wilkins, Brody Burns, Dylan Spark, Colby Crane, Tyler Wethington, Brennan Camus, Lance Mahon and Coach Sean Mahon (missing from the picture Daniel Matthew) The 7th ...

April 02, 2020
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Just Hurt My Back – Do I Call my Physical Therapist, Orthopedist, or Chiropractor?

|Date: March 05, 2020

Just Hurt My Back – Do I Call my Physical Therapist, Orthopedist, or Chiropractor?

Unfortunately, spinal problems are so common, it’s almost inevitable. It’s an age long issue that affect ...

Unfortunately, spinal problems are so common, it’s almost inevitable. It’s an age long issue that affects all ages, genders, ethnicities, and across all geography and socioeconomical regions. Fact: ...

March 05, 2020
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Senior at The Ethel Walker School Breaks Basketball School Record

|Date: March 05, 2020

Senior at The Ethel Walker School Breaks Basketball School Record

In a game against long-time rival Miss Porter’s on Wednesday, February 5, senior Hannah Iwaszkiewicz of W ...

In a game against long-time rival Miss Porter’s on Wednesday, February 5, senior Hannah Iwaszkiewicz of Woodbridge became the first player in The Ethel Walker School’s basketball history to score 1,00 ...

March 05, 2020
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Avoiding Injuries In Young And Growing Athletes

|Date: February 06, 2020

Avoiding Injuries In Young And Growing Athletes

As the days of summer turn into fall, a new season is upon us. And for most adolescents and teenagers, i ...

As the days of summer turn into fall, a new season is upon us. And for most adolescents and teenagers, it’s the dawn of a new sports season. In the past it also signified a transition from the end o ...

February 06, 2020
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Motivating Yourself to Succeed with Fitness Goals

|Date: January 09, 2020

Motivating Yourself to Succeed with Fitness Goals

Back by popular request, Sherri Sosensky will be offering an adult Jewish-inspired yoga class on Tuesday ...

Back by popular request, Sherri Sosensky will be offering an adult Jewish-inspired yoga class on Tuesday nights at the JCC of Greater New Haven at 7 p.m. If you find it difficult to get yourself motiv ...

January 09, 2020
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New Year, New You.

|Date: January 09, 2020

New Year, New You.

“New Year, New you.” That’s the saying right? For many of us that means getting back in shape, losing w ...

“New Year, New you.” That’s the saying right? For many of us that means getting back in shape, losing weight, and hitting the gym. However, you must beware of the pitfalls of doing too much too fas ...

January 09, 2020
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Motivating Yourself to Succeed with Fitness Goals by Susan Donovan

|Date: December 13, 2019

Motivating Yourself to Succeed with Fitness Goals by Susan Donovan

If you find it difficult to get yourself motivated, several simple tips can help. Self-motivation is key ...

If you find it difficult to get yourself motivated, several simple tips can help. Self-motivation is key if those “excuses” arise when your new fitness goals becomes challenging or inconvenient. Self ...

December 13, 2019
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Shoveling Snow and Low Back Pain

|Date: December 13, 2019

Shoveling Snow and Low Back Pain

Low back pain has become a top concern lately due to our increased time spent sitting, resulting in incre ...

Low back pain has become a top concern lately due to our increased time spent sitting, resulting in increased stress on the spine and reduced core strength. This sedentary lifestyle makes our spine m ...

December 13, 2019
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CT Swimming Awards Banquet Held

|Date: December 12, 2019

CT Swimming Awards Banquet Held

The Connecticut Swimming Awards Banquet took place November 3, 2019. Members of the Woodbridge Aquatic C ...

The Connecticut Swimming Awards Banquet took place November 3, 2019. Members of the Woodbridge Aquatic Club were invited to this event to honor their achievements in the 2018-2019 swim season. These ...

December 12, 2019
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Amity Towns Vote For Improvements To Fields, Buildings

|Date: December 12, 2019

Amity Towns Vote For Improvements To Fields, Buildings

Woodbridge Voters Reject Artificial Turf Field Bethany, Woodbridge and Orange residents voted in favor of ...

Woodbridge Voters Reject Artificial Turf Field Bethany, Woodbridge and Orange residents voted in favor of updating the fields at the high school and — in a separate question — the air handlers and mis ...

December 12, 2019
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Amity Powderpuff Win Against North Haven

|Date: December 12, 2019

Amity Powderpuff Win Against North Haven

On 11/25/19 Amity won its first powderpuff game against North Haven in 8 years! To start off the game on ...

On 11/25/19 Amity won its first powderpuff game against North Haven in 8 years! To start off the game on the offensive side, quarterback Marissa Dwyer #35 tossed a right pass to running-back Madison ...

December 12, 2019
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