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Aviva Wolff
Lifestyle
Music has the incredible power of boosting both emotional and physical health – and that’s just by listening! If you are a musician and music is your livelihood, you reap additional benefits. Playing music provides a total brain workout that strengthens many brain functions.Regardless of which instrument you play, there is a repetitive nature that comes with playing music, so it’s ...
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Dr. Michael Ast
Lifestyle
“Same-day” has become a buzz word for hip and knee replacement surgery — but what does it really mean? What’s the advantage? And who is a candidate? Outpatient, or same-day surgery, entails a more rapid recovery where you can be discharged on the same day of surgery. Improved technology and more consistent ways to minimize pain after surgery have enabled same-day discharge for certain ...
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Katrin Ramey
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Pregnancy can create many musculoskeletal challenges and progressive biomechanical demands in a woman’s body. As the body adapts to its growing baby, a gradual postural shift often occurs, moving the center of gravity forward. This new alignment can lead to an accentuated lower back curve and a forward tilting of the pelvis.As a result of these normal gestational loads ...
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Scott Siverling, PT, OCS
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Headaches are a common problem, often seemingly benign and unpredictable. However, many times these pains can be solved by simple treatment from a physical therapist.Many headaches can be caused by neck pain and issues, which are known as cervicogenic headaches. A recent study found evidence showing that more than half of all headaches diagnosed as untreatable ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- For even the most casual athlete, sprained ankles are a fact of life. But can these common injuries cause larger problems in our legs? According to the joint experts at Hospital for Special Surgery, ignoring more serious tweaks can have lasting mobility effects."Many of us have ‘rolled’ our ankles, causing what’s effectively known as an acute ankle sprain," ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Imagine enjoying increased flexibility, improved respiratory function and experiencing a generally healthier sense of well-being as you age. According to emerging evidence, finding this fountain of youth is possible for everyone through a little instruction, dedication and a willingness to work up a sweat.According to Katrin Ramsey, a certified lymphedema therapist at ...
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Curtis Wu
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, NJ. -- One of the most popular and fastest growing sports in the United States, running totaled over 64 million participants last year alone. In the last three years, the number of master runners, or those over the age of 40, has grown to represent the largest age group of all half-marathon and marathon participants.Although running has been shown to reduce the risk of disease, ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Currently the fifth most common reason for a doctor's visit, lower back pain affects a quarter of the U.S. population. Neck pain can be just as prevalent; between 30-50 percent of adults have experienced some form of discomfort in the last year. When this pain strikes, what's one to do? It turns out, lying down and waiting for pain to pass isn't always the best option. ...
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Dr. Dee Dee Wu
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the joints, and occasionally the spine.Patients with psoriatic arthritis typically present with joint pain, swelling and morning stiffness. Patients may also have inflammatory low back pain, or back pain which improves, rather than worsens, with activity. Additionally, inflammation at the ...
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John Haffey
Lifestyle
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Does my child have flat feet? What are the effects of flat feet in young children? These are some of the questions parents ponder and often choose to seek medical advice about from pediatricians, orthopedists, podiatrists, and physical therapists. Flat foot is a common condition evaluated by medical professions even though it is, in fact, considered to be a variant of ...