Tips For Managing Swelling After Injury
By Velia Lozick, OTR/L
When an orthopedic injury is sustained, swelling will most likely occur. Also known as edema, swelling forms …Read More
Working From Home: Laptop Ergonomics
By Mary Stoliker, OTR/L, MS, CHT
During this time of the “Stay Well At Home” order, many of us are working …Read More
Spinal Stenosis: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
The spine is made up of a series of connected bones, or vertebrae, and shock-absorbing discs. Its …Read More
What Smoking Does to Your Bones
Cigarette smoking is recognized as one of the major causes of preventable disease. Most people know that smoking is linked …Read More
Can I Still Run With Shin Splints?
Whether you are an athlete, avid runner, or just enjoy a jog around the neighborhood, if you have ever experienced …Read More
Avoiding Turkey Carving Injuries
As soon as the weather changes from summer to fall, there are quite a few things to look forward to. …Read More
Avoiding Pumpkin Carving Injuries
As pumpkin patches start opening in preparation for Halloween, it is important to remember that carving a traditional jack-o-lantern can …Read More
Do People Really Shrink with Age?
You may have noticed that grandma is getting shorter. Well, it’s not an illusion. People shrink as they age and …Read More
Tips for Maintaining Good Posture Throughout the Day
Good posture involves training your body to sit, stand, walk and lie down in positions where the least strain is …Read More
Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Collarbone
Your clavicle, or collarbone, is the long bone located at the top of the chest that stretches horizontally from shoulder …Read More
