Muscle Spotlight: The Pecs
Your Pectoral muscle group is made up of two muscles, the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor. Both of these muscles cover the front of the chest and connect the front [...]
Backpack Safety
Is backpack safety a real concern? There are 19 million doctor visits every year because of backpacks. There has been a 330% rise in emergency room visits from 1996 to [...]
How Good is My Balance?
How good is my balance? Take the test now and see how you measure up. 1: Standing on one leg: You should be able to stand on one leg for [...]
I woke up one morning and could not walk..
Nearly thirty years ago I woke up one morning and could not walk. I crawled to the table for breakfast and after three hours I was able to delicately stand up. [...]
Dealing with every day stress: Part Two
Stress and worry on the job can be harmful! They cause physical and emotional problems that may damage both your health and your performance. Furthermore, stress grows! Excessive worry is [...]
Muscle Spotlight: The Glutes
The gluteal muscles are a group of three muscles which make up the buttocks: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. These powerful muscles are responsible for extending, abducting [...]
PT: For Many… No Prescription Needed!
In the state of New Jersey we have direct access to physical therapy. Direct access allows patients to be seen by a physical therapist without having to see their doctor [...]
Advice for Office Workers
Sitting for long periods of time each day can lead to muscle tightness, stiffness and pain. To avoid this it is recommended that you get up every 30 minutes to [...]