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Pickleball Athlete: Training is REQUIRED no matter what your age or level might be!
Pickleball is a growing sport that people of all ages enjoy. However, we must remember to train our bodies for this sport!
Jul 12, 20234 min read


BEST Exercise for Parkinson's Disease
Exercise is one of the best ways to combat the effects of Parkinson's Disease. It will help now and potentially delay the progression of PD.
Apr 30, 20234 min read


BEST Cane After Knee or Hip Replacement
Progressing from a walker? Unsure of what cane is the best fit for you? Check this out to see what might work best for you!
Mar 18, 20236 min read


Exercise after Cancer Treatment
Did you or someone you love just recently receive chemotherapy? Radiation? Surgery? Maybe you are someone that just finished (or even...
Feb 2, 20234 min read


Knee Weakness after a Stroke
Some clients experience a stroke and demonstrate upper body weakness. Some lower body weakness. Some even both. When I have treated...
Jan 13, 20233 min read


Stroke Rehab in Pittsburgh: More than "Good Enough"
Modern Medicine is great right? Medications, imaging, surgeries, supplements, and much more have allowed us to often live longer....
Jan 11, 20233 min read


Chronic Stroke: The dreaded 6 month timeline….
After the stroke has occurred, you are often left with questions and concerns. Questions that my patients have asked in the past include:...
Dec 28, 20222 min read


Why would I need to go to a Physical Therapist???
Unfortunately, patients are often sent to physical therapists because they “have to.” Their doctor handed them a script and this was just...
Dec 1, 20223 min read


Do I really have to walk 10,000 steps in a day?
FitBit. Garmin watches. Apple Watch. Everyone seems to have one of these on their wrists nowadays. It is trendy and techy and all other...
Nov 12, 20223 min read


Breast Cancer: Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength is NOT forever
Millions of people all over the world are treated for breast cancer. They are often left with weakness, loss of muscle mass, decreased stre
Aug 24, 20223 min read


Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, and Strength Training: Keep Lifting...
Breast-Cancer Related Lymphedema is often a side effect of breast cancer.
Aug 4, 20223 min read


Random Thought Wednesday: The “BurnOut” is real, Physical Therapist Edition.
Are you a physical therapist and experiencing the rush of burnout? New grad? Experienced clinician working for the past 15 years?
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Combatting the Effects of Cancer or Leukemia Treatments.
Are you in remission, but still feeling the effects of the chemotherapy? Radiation? Stem cell transplant?
Jul 21, 20223 min read


Osteoporosis does NOT mean stop exercising!
When someone receives the diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis, the patient is often left with questions, concerns, and worries.....
Apr 28, 20223 min read


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