A patient came to our office in January of 2015. She was primarily complaining of right ankle, foot and leg pain. In addition, she had chronic low back pain and very painful monthly periods. She was losing four to six days of work per month due to heavy bleeding and pain. She told me that […]
A few years ago, my daughter Rachel arrived at the vacation beach house our family rented and could not get out of the car without help. She was pregnant and due in four days. She could barely stand or walk. As she started for the front door, I directed her to the sidewalk alongside the […]
Knee problems can lead to major health problems for a person.
The mobility of a patient can be intimately tied to knee function.
A study showed that a slow, cautious gait, for any reason, is related to measurable cognitive decline.
I learned early that I needed to modify my technique to match the needs of my patients. Every body is different, but they all have a building code.
Our kindergarten students can squat without limit and our fifth graders cannot. Sitting shortens the muscles and ligaments of our hips, thighs and knees.
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