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Newburgh, NY
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Schervier Pavilion Receives High Marks For Elderly Care
For those seeking high-level elder care in Orange County, Schervier Pavilion, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, recently received a top recognition from one of the nation's premier oversight organizations. Schervier Pavilion is located on the campus of St. Anthony Community Hospital, which is also a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network. Nursing Home Compare, a resource on the Medicare website, provides each facility with a rating between one and five stars. The ratings come from a combination of health inspections, staffing and quality of resident…
Paramus, NJ
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Five Ways To Maintain Fitness And Good Eating Habits As You Age
Staying active is essential as you age, but achy joints or injuries can prevent you from the activities you love. Consider some of the ideas below to maintain your fitness for years to come: Manage Pain Proactively While muscular soreness is okay, joint pain is a red flag. Modify an activity to make it pain-free – a subtle adjustment can go a long way, like not letting your knee collapse in or bend too far forward when squatting. If you have chronic pain, exercise should not significantly increase that pain. Stay Mobile and Strong Sports and daily activities require you to move with c…
Brookfield, CT
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Suffering From A Rotator Cuff Tear? HSS Talks Next Steps
As the most flexible joint in the human body, the shoulder has a wide range of motion and is more prone to injury than other joints. One very common shoulder problem is a torn rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that stabilize the joint, and a tear can result from an injury such as a fall or heavy lifting. Many times though, the tear occurs slowly, resulting from normal wear and tear and repetitive activities over many years. As we age, we’re more susceptible to rotator cuff damage. In fact, many older adults probably have a small tear without significant sympto…
Paramus, NJ
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Three Keys To Finding Long-Term Success As A Young Athlete
Why do you play your sport? Fun? Competition? Camaraderie? Whatever the reason, here are some tips to keep playing longer and stronger: Build or Maintain an Athletic Foundation Key components include: cardiovascular endurance, strength, dynamic alignment, body composition and mobility. Limitations in these foundational capabilities can lead to decreased power, agility and performance, along with potential increased risk of injury. Every sport differs, but every athlete should have a reasonable reserve of each of these abilities to perform their sport optimally without excess fatigue o…
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
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Bodybuilding Wins Saddle Brook Physical Therapist His Dream Job
Earning a spot in the top two at his first ever bodybuilding show last November was exciting for Saddle Brook's Matt Kowantz. But it wasn't the real victory. That, the 36-year-old says, was finding his dream job in the process. While sports, medicine and helping others have long brought happiness to the freelance physical therapist, something seemed to be missing. Now that he's found bodybuilding, Kowantz is tying it all up in a neat little bow to bring his best package yet to his own life: A physical therapy practice with a focus on bodybuilding. "Ever since I started competing thin…
Poughkeepsie, NY
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"The Tractor Trailer Kept Going": Sobo & Sobo Shares Jerome's Story
Jerome B. grew up in Jamaica, Queens as part of a military family. His father served in the Air Force and once he completed high school, Jerome made the decision to serve in the military as well. Jerome spent eight years in the Army National Guard and when his service time was over, he followed his life-long passion and became a New York State licensed master barber. After his four kids were born, he and his wife moved to Orange County, NY to build a better life. He and his young sons enjoyed all the Hudson Valley had to offer and stayed active by playing a variety of sports including thei…
Brookfield, CT
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You Have A Torn ACL: Now What?
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a ligament inside the knee that provides stability to the knee. ACL injuries are very common and can happen to active athletes of all ages. Maybe you tore your ACL skiing or playing recreational basketball, or your child tore his or her ACL playing competitive sports. Most ACL injuries are non-contact meaning that a collision is not necessary for the injury to occur. At the time of injury, people commonly feel a “pop” within the knee followed by pain, difficulty walking, swelling within the knee and reduced range of motion of the knee. What do y…
Armonk, NY
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Urgent Orthopedic Care At ONS Now Available
After hours emergency orthopedic care is now available at the Greenwich, Conn. office of Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS). ONS Ortho Urgent Care will provide patients with a fast, convenient and cost effective alternative to hospital emergency room visits in the event of a sudden orthopedic injury. ONS Ortho Urgent Care is available at the ONS Greenwich office at 6 Greenwich Office Park, Monday through Friday from 5–8 p.m. and Saturday from 12–4 p.m. No appointment is necessary. “Sprains and fractures can happen to anyone at any time,” said Seth Miller, MD, president of ONS.…
Darien, CT
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ONS Helps Greenwich Artist Regain Her Stroke
Felicity Kostakis, an Old Greenwich artist, first noticed a pain in her right elbow while playing tennis. Over the course of a year, the pain invaded her day to day activities to the point that lifting clothing from the washer or taking a jar from the kitchen cabinet was excruciating. “I began to do everything with my left hand,” said Kostakis. Even more worrisome, it interfered with her ability to paint. “I was so scared it was the end," she said. "Painting is what I do every day. It’s what I love.” Not knowing what was wrong and fearing the worst, Kostakis made an appointme…
Armonk, NY
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ONS Helps Local Painter Regain Her Stroke
Felicity Kostakis, an Old Greenwich artist, first noticed a pain in her right elbow while playing tennis. Over the course of a year, the pain invaded her day to day activities to the point that lifting clothing from the washer or taking a jar from the kitchen cabinet was excruciating. “I began to do everything with my left hand,” said Kostakis. Even more worrisome, it interfered with her ability to paint. “I was so scared it was the end," she said. "Painting is what I do every day. It’s what I love.” Not knowing what was wrong and fearing the worst, Kostakis made an appointment …
Mahopac, NY
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NWH Physical Therapy Adds A Human Touch To Healing
After dealing with severe neck, shoulder and back pain for three months, Andrew, a Northern Westchester Hospital patient, knew it was time to seek treatment. "I wasn't able to do the things I wanted to do," he said. "It was alienating me from my friends, my social life and affecting my overall mood." After consulting with a doctor who diagnosed a pinched nerve in his neck, Andrew began exploring non-surgical treatment options to help relieve the pain. On the recommendation of a friend, he scheduled an appointment with Jeanne Spano, a physical therapist at Northern Westche…
Darien, CT
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Shoulder Soreness? Look To The Biceps Says ONS Doctor
When shoulder pain strikes, many people assume they’ve somehow injured their rotator cuff. According to Dr. Marc Kowalsky, a shoulder specialist and orthopedic surgeon with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists, an injury to the biceps tendon can cause shoulder pain and discomfort that can be mistaken for a rotator cuff injury. “The biceps tendon is an often-misunderstood structure of the shoulder and arm,” said Kowalsky. “We now know that damage to that tendon is often the primary cause of shoulder pain in active people.” Anatomically, the biceps muscle has two tendons, called heads, …
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