In the United States, 54 million people are living with arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For those with arthritis, one in four will experience severe joint pain. That joint pain and...
The coronavirus has impacted the entire world, and scientists have been working on a vaccine that will protect us from the virus. Thanks to their efforts, we now have the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, and are anticipating a...
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer has varied behavior – it can be slow growing and not affect health or longevity, or it can be aggressive...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about one in 20 individuals over age 60. What is essential tremor? Tremor is an involuntary – usually rhythmic – movement that results in shaking of...
A clinical trial is a study led by a researcher that gathers individuals with a certain disease or condition and offers...
Consider the following statements: Women over the age of 60 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as they...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
When you think of physical therapy, you think of exercising, right? I occasionally meet patients who are afraid of...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it. Staying home is necessary to flatten the curve and help...
For most of us, a routine can be pleasant and especially useful to keep us grounded during a stressful time. For those...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen an approximate 30 to 40 percent decrease in emergency department...
Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of...
