It shouldn’t surprise anyone that teens spend a great deal of time looking at screens. In fact, society has been dealing with the issue for decades. The Plug-In Drug, originally published in 1977, discussed the dangers of Little Johnny...read more
The decision to proceed with a total joint replacement is rarely easy. A patient with osteoarthritis usually experiences a gradual increase in pain and functional disability, which means the patient will have fewer and fewer good days and pain...read more
I have often been asked why I chose to become a Hand Therapist. Usually I respond first with “because I don’t like feet,” but this is not the only reason. During my Undergraduate prerequisite and Occupational Therapy training, I...read more
It took a summer party and a shirt that wouldn’t fit for Dr. MacKenzie to make the decision to lose weight and make a change for himself and his family. Last July, he committed himself, and has already lost...read more
Start a regular exercise routine Aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity 4-5 days/week Biking, walking and swimming are all great examples of exercise Work your core! The muscles that make up the core, particularly the transverse abdominis (also...read more
Jon Gallas, DPT, goes over some safe and effective post run stretches to help you remain injury free. If you would like more information about staying safe while running, check out RunRight where you can get tailored programs just...read more