Adhesive Capsulitis is one of the most frustrating diagnosis’ to deal with from an orthopedic physical therapy standpoint. Throughout my twenty years in practice, when I see this prescription, I know that the patient and I are in for a truly hard rehab process that may wind up down so many paths….
Wellness means overall well-being. It incorporates the mental, emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of a person's life. Each aspect of wellness can affect..
I think by now we all know how bad cigarette smoke is for the US. Many public health initiatives make it clear exactly how cigarette smoke affects so many systems of the body. Smoking is a worldwide epidemic, and it is one of the main preventable causes of death and disability. In the United States alone, smoking results in..
Jet lag is a sleep disorder that can be defined as a syndrome involving insomnia, irritability, headache or excessive daytime sleepiness, following travel across two or more time zones. Travel fatigue is different and is associated..
First, you must understand that the grand scheme was all planned by the genius of the sweet science: Cus D’Amato.
Cus had worked with so many fighters that, by the time he met Mike Tyson, his formula for making champions, particularly heavyweight champions, was already perfected. All Cus needed was ..
When I think of Bruce Lee and Cus D’Amato, the first thing that comes to mind is how incredible their contributions are to the art and science of pugilism and mixed martial arts. Some might say that Cus D’Amato was one of the first boxing trainers to apply a system or method to the art of boxing that went way beyond the basics—dubbed the “Peek-a-Boo” style.
A diagnosis often missed by physical therapists and often slides under the radar is Posterior Interosseous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (PINS). Often the physical therapist (PT) receives a script from a specialist or primary care physician (PCP) and follows those directions to a "T". It is important for the...
Success as an athlete comes from a combination of factors. One major factor of our athletic ability is our genetically based body type or the body build that we are born with. The three components of one's body build are...
Photo Gallery featuring Scott Weiss working with Team USA at various international competitions including the Olympics and candids with various professional athletes.
1. You Will Burn More Fat And Calories If You Exercise At A Lower Intensity For A Longer Duration! VS. High Intensity for Shorter Durations!
Mythbuster: It is far more important to worry about total calories burned in an exercise session vs. what fuels you have burned. More exercise means more fat burned.
Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture. This determines how efficiently you run. You should let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally and scan the horizon, don’t look down at your feet.
Creatine is an amino acid-like compound found in meat and fish. It is also synthesized in the liver from three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine).
With the summer months approaching, I can’t help but think of the nice weather, sunshine, and, of course, the beach. Millions of people flock to the beach each year for so many reasons, but do they ever really stop and think beyond relaxation and a nice tan? You might be surprised by the connection you actually make with the beach.
