I’m energized after taking my last McKenzie Institute Course in the Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy for Advanced Cervical & Thoracic Spine and Extremities. This course advanced my skills in the evaluation and treatment of complex cervical spine and upper extremity disorders. In the treatment of the cervical spine I have seen rapid improvements in neckContinue Reading »
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Does Weight Training (resistive exercise) Decrease Blood Pressure?
YES! A recent study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning April 2012 indicates it does significantly reduce blood pressure. In this study blood pressure reduced with resistive exercises over a twelve week period. At the time the participants were not taking hypertensive medications and were middle age adults with Stage1 hypertension. The following isContinue Reading »
Does the Right Footwear Prevent Injuries?
Because your feet are subjected to nearly a million pounds of pressure during an hour of strenuous exercise, proper footwear is important to cushion these loads. For this reason, shoe companies and medical professionals have recommended wearing specific types of footwear to prevent injuries. It would be nice if the right shoe could really protectContinue Reading »
Treating a Sports Hernia
Athletic pubalgia is the technical term for the severe groin pain often called a sports hernia—although unlike a true hernia, no abdominal-cavity organs protrude where they should not. Because the cause of the pain is often missed or misidentified, an accurate diagnosis of athletic pubalgia is the first step in treating the condition and oftenContinue Reading »
That Groin Pain May Be Your Hip
Both male and female competitive athletes often develop an unexplained pain in the groin. This pain occurs most often when the athlete pivots or twists and can be intense enough to end a career. Recent research suggests that this groin pain may actually arise from damage to the hip joint. The hip is a ballContinue Reading »
Recovery from Kneecap Dislocation
Dislocation of the kneecap, or patella, is especially common among young women 16 to 20 years of age who participate in sports such as soccer, gymnastics and ice hockey. When it occurs, the kneecap slides out of its groove, usually laterally, resulting in pain, swelling and decreased mobility. Patellar dislocation can result from a directContinue Reading »
Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Food Drive
With the ongoing food shortages Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ is having a having a food drive for the month of October with all donations going to the Center for Food Action. Please call us at (201) 251-2422 for more details. Founded in 1976, the Center for Food Action in New Jersey (CFA) hasContinue Reading »
Get Back on Your Toes After a Dancer’s Fracture
Rotating or twisting an ankle or foot or incurring a crush injury by dropping a heavy object on the foot may cause a fracture of the fifth metatarsal, a bone at the base of the small toe. This injury, also known as dancer’s fracture, is similar to a sprained ankle in that it can makeContinue Reading »
Clinical Pedorthotist Recommendation in Ridgewood, NJ
Recently I met with Sam McKinnon, a Clinical Pedorthotist, from Active Footwear Center in Ridgewood, NJ close to my clinic in Wyckoff, NJ. Sam is specializes in fabricating, designing, modifying shoes and orthotics often to help with painful lower extremity conditions. He provides a thorough examination to ensure that his clients receive the most appropriateContinue Reading »
Restoring Range of Motion After Elbow Replacement
Total elbow replacement refers to a surgery that creates an artificial joint. Damage to your elbow can initially occur from badly broken bones, severely torn tissues, a tumor in or around the elbow, or osteoarthritis, or unsuccessful previous surgery. Your normal elbow joint is comprised of two bones—the humerus in the upper arm and theContinue Reading »