What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is an incurable disease of swelling due to removal of, or damage to, or insufficiency of, the lymphatic system. Many
Why Do Rotator Cuffs Tear Anyway?
This is a common question in my practice and worth the effort here to describe the normal process of which the “lug nuts” of the shoulder girdle
Independent Living, How to Help Make it Last
As a physical therapist helping middle age and older adults deal with their acute to chronic musculoskeletal issues, I have seen first-hand the
Resistance Training for the Baby Boomers
Baby boomers make up about 25% of the U.S. population, the largest generation of Americans! This post-WWII age cohort is known for
Is Your Keyboard Positioned Correctly?
At first we all simply plunked our computers on the desk we already had, a perfectly natural thing to do. There wasn't much cause to think about where
Why You Need to be Drinking Water Every Day
We're often told we need to be drinking water every day, but we aren't really told why. I have found this infographic (originally found
Softball and Baseball Preseason Training
Summer softball/baseball teams/leagues are forming and a crucial component of one's success and wellbeing is the restoration of functional mobility
Physical Therapy Can Benefit Women Who Undergo Breast Cancer Treatment
An era of improved physical care for women with breast cancer is finally at our doorstep. An international study by Hayes et al in 2012 showed that
Caring For Your Shoulders Part 2
In Caring For Your Shoulders Part 1, we discussed the basics of issues that may occur with your shoulders. In part 2 we are going to discuss the
