Monthly Archives: June 2012

With everyone in a sporting mood this summer and the family-fun filled Fourth of July just around the corner, we wanted to take a minute to send out some advice for mixing alcohol and sports. Given the relationship between a few backyard barbeque beers and pick-up games like frisbee, tag, football, basketball or soccer, we […]READ MORE

Hundreds of years ago, people were active year-round. We worked in the fields, chopped wood, and walked everywhere. Because of the constant physical labor, changing seasons and a shift into summer didn’t pose any particular risk to the body. Fast-forward to today, when, according to the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the average adult spends […]READ MORE

Doctors and patients nationwide are about to take on a weighty issue: obesity. Federal health authorities are urging doctors nationwide to screen their adult patients for obesity. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an independent group of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine – made the recommendation this week. The Task Force also […]READ MORE

While there are many types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, lyme disease and gout, the most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which usually occurs in people 65 and older but can affect people of all ages. Like other chronic conditions, osteoarthritis has no single cause. Genetics definitely play a role, […]READ MORE

When summer temperatures soar, those of us who can skip the shoes and socks will readily reach for a pair of stylish flip-flops. In an effort to promote good foot health, the American Podiatric Medical Association recommends the following flip-flop guidelines for those who choose to wear them: Inspect your flip-flops regularly. Make sure to replace […]READ MORE

Ready to ditch your shoes and socks for a pair of flip-flops? When summer temperatures soar, many of us reach into our closets for a pair of sandals to keep our feet cool. In an effort to promote good foot health, the American Podiatric Medical Association recommends the following flip-flop guidelines for those who choose to […]READ MORE

If you’re an outdoor sports enthusiast, summer is a great time to explore nature with trail running, canoeing, and hiking. However, these activities may put you in touch with infected deer ticks who are carrying Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. If caught early […]READ MORE

Organic. Does that usually mean expensive to you? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

Organic. Does the word make your wallet wince? If it does, you’re going to love – and hate – the latest news from the Environmental Working Group – a nonprofit research group based in Washington DC. Each year, the EWG publishes two lists – one for the most contaminated fruits and vegetables, the other for […]READ MORE

Please help us congratulate  Lee Beasley from our Chilled Ponds clinic in Chesapeake on obtaining his Certification in Orthopedics as an OCS! What is an OCS? OCS stands for “Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.” This is a certification given by the American Physical Therapy Board of Specialties and is achieved only by completing a list of rigorous […]READ MORE