There are thousands of reasons to quit smoking: 480,000, at least. That’s how many people cigarette smoking kills in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Need any more reasons to quit? How about this: Before smoking does you in it sentences you to a life of misery. Smoking can cause or greatly increase the risk of many cancers, heart disease and even back pain due to the link between smoking and degenerative disc disease. What Is
Proper Posture With Dr. Rao
In the age of computers, smartphones, desk jobs and long commutes, there have never been more obstacles to maintaining proper posture than there are today. From anterior pelvic tilt to text neck, there are so many things that can go wrong with the way we sit, stand and move. Poor posture can lead to movement inefficiency, muscle imbalance, back pain, neck pain and even headaches. Luckily, the basics of good posture never really change. You just have to apply them in more situations, like when
Dr. Abrutyn’s Speaks at Athletic Trainer Symposium
Dr. David Abrutyn, sports medicine specialist and sought-after speaker and presenter, spoke with an audience of experts about neck and shoulder injuries youth wrestlers face. The event, titled “A Sports Medicine Approach to Wrestling” and sponsored by JAG-ONE Physical Therapy, was held in Chatham, NJ on October 17, 2018. Dr. Abrutyn was one of three presenters speaking to an audience of certified athletic trainers serving wrestling teams throughout New Jersey. He was chosen by the organizers
ACL Injuries in the Female Athlete
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the four major ligaments that support the knee. This ligament prevents forward motion of the tibia (shin bone), especially during sports-specific movements. Female athletes are eight times more likely to sprain or tear their ACL. There are several theories to explain why women are at higher risk than their male counterparts: The role of hormones, such as estrogen Size and strength of the ligament Size and strength of the female
Prevent Back Pain With a Sedentary Job with Dr. Scheid
You may have heard it before, but just in case you haven’t, here it is again: Sitting is the new smoking. What does that even mean? Well, research in the last decade or so is increasingly showing that sitting for extended periods is incredibly dangerous to your health. A meta-analysis of 47 studies, published in Annals of Internal Medicine in 2015, found that people who are sedentary—who spend most of their time sitting—were at greater risk for: Developing and dying from cancer
Obesity and Joint Replacement with Dr. Loya
Combatting obesity is a challenge for many patients. It becomes more important if you need total knee or total hip replacement surgery. Even though you may feel healthy at your current weight, a patient with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 40 is more likely to experience serious complications both during and after surgery than a patient of normal weight. However, you can take steps before your procedure to minimize these risks. How to Calculate BMI BMI is an estimate of body fat based on
