Yearly Archives: 2011

Plantar fasciitis. Bunions. Hammertoe. These are dirty words to the fitness enthusiast. Where would we be without the strength of our feet? How would we run those miles, dance those salsa steps or pedal that elliptical machine? Yet so many people take their feet for granted – until they need to see a doctor or […]READ MORE

Contrary to public belief, golf is a full-body sport with the potential to strain nearly every joint from the neck to the ankles. In a recent issue of The Health Journal Shiela Robison, MSPT, notes that some golf injuries are more notorious than others including: “‘golfer’s elbow,”‘ which refers to an inflammation and tendonitis on […]READ MORE

I love having organic vegetables in my backyard. It’s so much easier to shop 30 feet from my back door than in the crowded grocery store. And after a few seasons, it’s probably less expensive, too. But if you can’t grow your own vegetables, you may find the following list of fruits and veggies helpful […]READ MORE

Running is a high-impact activity- one that regularly results in preventable injuries. In order to avoid the worst of  shin splints and knee injuries it is important to stretch properly before and after every running workout. Rick Platt, president of the Colonial Road Runners, offered up some stretching advice for avid runners in The Health […]READ MORE

The recommended dietary fiber per day for men is 30-35 grams and for women 20-25 grams per day. Fiber is a dieter’s friend in that it will fill you up without filling you out. Fiber is easy to get if you are including fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet. One apple and one […]READ MORE

Well, it’s that time of year again!  The sun is warm and the runners are coming out in droves!  Did you start out a little too eager and now you are having pain? It is estimated that shin splints account for 10—15% of all running injuries and 60% of all conditions that cause pain in […]READ MORE

Losing weight and eating healthy isn’t just about making the right choices consistently. Apparently, it’s also about not getting fooled by marketing strategies. You might have no intention of drinking a sugary milkshake, but would you consider buying a smoothie? How about soda pop? Do you think a sports drink is healthier? A new study […]READ MORE

Morton’s neuroma is a swollen or thickened nerve in the ball of your foot. When your toes are squeezed together too often and for too long, the nerve that runs between your toes can swell and get thicker. This swelling can make it painful when you walk on that foot. High-heeled, tight, or narrow shoes […]READ MORE

When it comes to improving sports performance in the water, the key is being able to pinpoint weaknesses in stroke, kick and body position. Many swimmers are not fully aware of their body’s movements under the water, but with the use of Dartfish Video Technology and the Hydroworx1000® resistance pool our sports performance specialists are […]READ MORE

I think we all have a food weakness, or maybe two. Mine are french fries. I’ve loved them since I was a kid. Hot, greasy and salty. Totally satisfying to my taste buds. If they weren’t so unhealthy – it takes me about an hour of intense exercise to burn off one large serving – I’d […]READ MORE