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Should Toe-Walking Concern me?

Kids walk up on their toes. Sometimes it is for fun. Other times it is to reach up to grab something, usually something they shouldn’t be! But, there are other potential medical causes of toe-walking as well. Most toe-walking in kids is benign and resolves with just “tincture-of-time.” But, because potential causes of toe-walking fallContinue reading “Should Toe-Walking Concern me?”

Never Let Your Guard Down Around Spasticity

Spasticity is a type of muscle tightness and hyperactivity that occurs when there is an injury to or malformation of the brain or spinal cord. It is commonly seen in conditions such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury. It can also be seen in many genetic conditions. Spasticity can be challengingContinue reading “Never Let Your Guard Down Around Spasticity”

Hip Dysplasia…Explained (Part 1)

At the shoulder, flexibility is key. We depend on that flexibility to be able to scratch an itch on our back or toss a Frisbee to a buddy. At the hip, it’s stability that counts. We depend on our hip joints to support our weight, especially while standing. As a result, the human hip jointContinue reading “Hip Dysplasia…Explained (Part 1)”

Focus is the Key – Focal Vibration Therapy on a Budget

A few weeks ago, I wrote about whole body vibration. I’m going to shake things up a bit (pun intended, sorry) and write about Focal Vibration Therapy. Focal Vibration Therapy has been shown to be an effective tool in neurological rehabilitation. For spasticity management, I believe it holds incredible potential. It may even play a roleContinue reading “Focus is the Key – Focal Vibration Therapy on a Budget”

Then and Now

Sometimes tidying up the house yields some lost little treasures. During my first year of medical school, I wrote an article for “Plexus,” our medical school newsletter, about some themes that were important to me. Re-reading it was a stroll down Memory Lane. And, it reminded me of what an incredible journey it has been.Continue reading “Then and Now”

To Improve Balance, Wobble – Slackline Training Therapy

THE IMPORTANCE OF BALANCE Life is all about balance. Sour Patch Kids accomplished the perfect balance of sweet and sour. SCUBA diving bliss happens when one is neutrally buoyant, just the right amount of floating and sinking. Mobility is dependent on optimal balance, too. A little too much of left or a little too much ofContinue reading “To Improve Balance, Wobble – Slackline Training Therapy”

Shake, Rattle & Roll – Whole Body Vibration Training On A Budget

One can build strength by resistive exercises, which can come in two general forms: high resistance-low repetition and low resistance-high repetition. Bulking up? Go with high resistance-low repetition. Toning and building endurance? Go with low resistance-high repetition. These conventions, of course, are general and there are many exceptions. But, I’m all for “simple.” I thinkContinue reading “Shake, Rattle & Roll – Whole Body Vibration Training On A Budget”

Journey

It has been a long journey; ten years of medical education and training, followed by fifteen years of practice. it has been a tough road. But, there have been so many individuals along the way who have propped me up when I was falling over. So many have extended a supportive hand when I hadContinue reading “Journey”