While normal living seems to have come to a halt during the pandemic, physical fitness and the needs of the human body to remain healthy and strong move on. In fact, “Movement as Medicine” is a mantra ...

Starting this time of year, the pediatrician’s office is flooded with parents lining up to get their children through their yearly preseason physical so they can participate in sports once the school ...

Cervicogenic headaches are a common cause of headaches and frequently seen in the physical therapy profession.  These types of headaches can be very painful, and even debilitating.  However, they diff ...

Running injuries can happen at any skill level, whether you are just starting out or a seasoned marathoner.  There are several ways to prevent injuries which will keep you running.  In my experience t ...

COVID-19 has taken its toll mentally and physically on all of us.  Now fully engrossed in Spring, we have seen businesses reopen, people returning to work, and our kids going back to camps and some sp ...

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 pr ...

Balance is a complex thing in life, but in the body it takes on a whole different meaning.  We have to balance our heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, breathing, and digestion.  The most critical ...

On a daily basis, I see it all.  Knee pain.  Ankle and foot pain.  Back pain.  General difficulty moving.  You know what all those issues have in common…your hips.  If you walk into my office, I guara ...

As the winter and cold months proceed in conjunction with a pandemic, many people are slowing down, not going out as much and ultimately move their bodies less.  This can be the perfect combination to ...

“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 ...

While normal living seems to have come to a halt during the pandemic, physical fitness and the needs of the human body to remain healthy and strong move on. In fact, “Movement as Medicine” is a mantra ...

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: ...

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 ...

When the leaves falling are telling you to grab a rake and get the yard clean, consider how easy it is to make the wrong moves and hurt yourself.  Raking requires upper body strength and endurance.  W ...

While normal living seems to have come to a halt during the pandemic, physical fitness and the needs of the human body to remain healthy and strong move on.  In fact, “Movement as Medicine” is a mantr ...

With Connecticut continuing to lead the country in our response to COVID 19, it has allowed many people to feel more comfortable with scheduling elective surgeries which may have been pushed off for m ...

COVID-19 has taken its toll mentally and physically on all of us.  Now fully engrossed in summer, we have seen businesses reopen, people returning to work, and our kids going back to camps and some sp ...

While the popular New York Marathon appears to be scrapped this fall, now’s the time to enjoy your own personal jog or run safely on the town back roads.  Anyone dedicated to a regimen of running know ...

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 ...