As we continue down this theme of a New Year, New You - I decided to get some assistance in discussing how a personal trainer can be a part of this process. As such, I enlisted the help of Don Larkin, Co-Owner of Reach in Camp Hill, PA. There was a popular Planet...
An interesting trend happens every year about this time – people are on a mission to address those aches and pains they let linger for weeks or months. Why is that? Well, from about mid- November through January, people ignore these issues while focusing on the...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is one of over 100 different recognized types of arthritis. RA is a type of autoimmune issue that results in chronic inflammation often associated with pain and joint damage. RA is found to be more common in women between the ages of 40-60....
When many individuals have knee pain (or any pain for that matter), most do not think about staying active. A good majority of people avoid activity due to pain…But is that the right way of thinking? Our bodies have an amazing way of healing…But only if we...
Every year on January 1st millions of people vow to become more physically active, healthy, and fit. By February 1st, a large majority gave up their quest because they found they could not go at it alone. They did not have the knowledge, drive, or devote the necessary...
Too often after people finish a course of physical therapy (especially when they feel better) will stop their program that helped them achieve their goal(s). Why is that? Lets just say it is human nature… They feel they are all better so no need to work. Or, they get...
As we are now into the hot summer months, it is important to be safe with your outdoor exercise and activities. Just like in the winter months some adaptions need to be made for summer exercise/activity. Extra precautions should be taken relative to the sun and heat...
Knee arthritis is a common complaint that walks into doctors offices and therapy clinics across the country. Every person with knee pain over the age of 20 thinks they have knee “arthritis”. Many think that is their problem because of a friend or family...
Featured in THE BURG magazine January issue. It’s January, so everyone must share their perspectives on health/fitness and tell you how/why you must begin to exercise this year. Why must you/we/us wait until the turn of a calendar year to begin to exercise? It’s silly...
When beginning a new exercise program (especially if you are “newer” to exercise) it is important to take it slow. Beginning a new type of exercise by jumping in with max effort is not wise. By going 0-100 right away, people put their body at risk for injury. Why you...