Old Dog, New Tricks: When Dog Paddling Doesn’t Work In the Triathlon
Four years ago, I completed my first triathlon. I knew I would be able to do it, but there was just one thing. Triathlons involve running, biking and swimming. Running and biking I had mastered—hard work, but I have confidence
Shake Hands with Your Feet: Simple Strategies for Plantar Fasciitis
This may sound like a hokey way of thanking your feet for keeping you upright and moving for an average of 5,000 steps per day. But, if we multiply that number by 365 days in a year, that means our
Can What I Eat Really Change My Arthritis Pain?
I am a physical therapist and I have arthritis pain. There, I said it. Not a hard admission after all! Recently, many of my patients have been asking about things they’re hearing about helping arthritis pain by eating an anti-inflammatory
Going for Red: Women and Heart Health
This month I celebrate Go Red For Women, a campaign for heart health by American Heart Association. I write about this public health awareness effort in memory of my dad, and in honor of my mom. Every minute in America,