On Your Mark, Get Set, Run!
By Lisa Malcomson, PT DPT, MS What better time than the spring to begin a new exercise routine and face a new challenge. If you’ve set your sites on running, here are some tips to make sure you stay on course:
Partial Knee Replacements Shows Benefit for Those over 65
Partial knee – also known as unicompartmental – replacements are showing significant benefits to patients over the age of 65 compared with total knee replacement, as they are less likely to face surgical complications and require less physical therapy than those who undergo total knee replacement surgery, according to a study published in the Journal…
Start the New Year Smoke Free
The minute you stop smoking, you body starts changing. Food begins to tastes better. Your sense of smell returns to normal. Your breath, hair, and clothes smell better. Your teeth and fingernails stop yellowing. Ordinary activities leave you less out of breath.
Why Women Need a Mammogram at 40
The American Cancer Society released new guidelines this week regarding mammography screening that have sparked great discussion among medical professionals. Michelle Price, MD, co-medical director of the Fortunato Breast Health Center, provided some insight into the discussion:
Unexpected Benefits of Yoga for Asthma and COPD
Yoga is known to have many health benefits, including stress relief, lowering of blood pressure and heart rate, and promoting weight loss among others. However, at the root of yoga practice, is the simple act of breathing. Breathing techniques known as pranayama are one of the most vital parts of yoga practice. These techniques can…
Questions you should ask your surgeon before your procedure
By Hesham Atwa, MD When your physician tells you that you need to have a scheduled surgical procedure, whether it’s an ambulatory procedure or will require a hospital stay, there are a few key questions every patient should ask and your surgeon will be more than willing to answer.
What You Should Do Before Heading Out for a Run
Spring is here and it’s a great time to bring your exercise routine outside. One great way to get motivated and keep up with a program is to sign up for one of the many 5k races offered throughout the area. If you’re new to running or if you’re a little rusty after a long…
Getting a hip replacement? Take these factors into consideration
by Michael Fracchia, MD Activity, aging and arthritis are some of the reasons that more and more people are receiving total hip replacements each year. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons projects 500,000 hip replacement procedures in the U.S. annually by the year 2030, nearly double the number performed today. If you are…
How One Family Lost 300 Lbs.
Patricia Alvarenga of Kings Park vividly remembers what a struggle it was to simply get through her day without feeling completely exhausted. Her husband, Manuel, tells a similar tale, saying that he needed to go home for a nap at lunchtime to get enough energy to finish his day of work. Daughter Amber, a high…
5 Things You Should Know About Your Aching Shoulder
By Richard Savino, MD The shoulder is your body’s most flexible joint, but when your shoulder joint is damaged, using your arm can be painful. Here are five reasons you may experience shoulder pain: