Nov 23, 2011
Learn How To Get Rid Of Your Headache
By Nick Salis, DPT, ATC at Moore
Having A Headache Is Such A Pain In The Neck
Headaches are a common complaint among patients seeking medical care. Headaches arising from musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine are termed cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches are essentially pain in the head referred from a source within the upper cervical spine. Cervicogenic headaches have been classified by the International Headache society (IHS) and account for up to 20% of all chronic and recurrent headaches. Individuals with chronic cervicogenic headache experience considerable restriction of daily function. In addition, these individuals report a lower quality of life.
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Oct 5, 2011
Is Your Rotator Cuff Causing Friction?
By Bridget Thompson, DPT at Moore
Rotator cuff tendonitis refers to irritation of the rotator cuff tendons and
inflammation of the bursae lining the tendons. Bursae are small fluid filled sacs that provide cushion between bones and tendons around a joint. They help to
reduce friction between the bones and allow free movement. Sometimes when the shoulder is not moving properly, the tendons may become inflamed and further movement will increase the inflammation and may even cause some fraying of the tendons (tear).
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Sept 8, 2011
A Kind of Hero
By Linda Colletta, Blackbird Yoga
"Life is full of setbacks. Success is determined by how you handle setbacks." Lululemon Manifesto
Two busted knees brought me to yoga. It was a pretty big set back for me. I was 20, a gymnast since I was three, an avid long distance runner and couldn’t bend down to the bottom shelf in the grocery store without hanging on for dear life. My doctor suggested I try yoga.
It was a scene right out of Karate Kid. I reluctantly go to my first yoga class where the teacher proceeds to tell me to sit on my shins making a sort of ‘W’ with my legs and breathe for 10 minutes a day. In other words, sit in a way I never would for fear my knees might split in half, the way I used to sit when I was three and my joints naturally spun 360 degrees in every direction. “Are you Nutz?” I hopefully said silently to myself. But my teacher talked me down and explained not only the therapeutic benefits of the posture but the metaphysical changes that where happening as I sat there eyes closed, breathing deeply.
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July 22, 2011
Getting Ready For Hell Week
By Paul Landi and Bonni Thomsen, Personal Trainers at Moore
Muscle cramps and heat related illnesses are a common factor during Hell Week . The rigors of any sport are greatly increased with the humidity and temperature. Being well prepared is essential to not just perform well, but to survive with minimal effects from the environment. Here at Moore we take our physical therapy background and injury prevention specialty and apply them to improve the body and mind to be able to withstand not just the physical drain of the summer heat, but the mental challenge as well. Utilizing strength training and cardio endurance techniques we help athletes of all ages, be better equipped for the tasks coming up.
A properly prepared athlete can reduce the risk of experiencing sprains, strains and severe cramping by being adequately trained and conditioned the weeks prior to hell week.
Jun 2, 2011
Kettlebells 101
By Sergio Merino, Personal Trainer at Moore Darien
Kettlebells have been gaining a lot of hype and buzz as the next big fitness thing. While they are the latest craze, the kettlebell goes way back. It first appeared in a Russian dictionary in 1704. Kettlebells were so popular in Russia that any strongman or weightlifter was referred to as a kettlebell man. The kettlebell is traditionally made of cast iron and looks like a cannonball with a handle ranging in weight from 4.5 kg to 48 kg (10 to 105.6 pounds). While the kettlebell movements can be intimidating at first glance, clients absolutely love it once they know how to safely use them.
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Mar 18, 2011
Training Tips for Tennis Players
By Paul Landi, Personal Trainer at Moore
While I am an advocate of young athletes playing multiple sports, I understand and appreciate the dedication many have to developing their skills in a specific sport like tennis. Playing multiple sports gives the body different types of stresses and helps avoid overuse injuries and builds a more versatile athlete. An alternative to multiple sports would be to utilize various training methods to optimize speed, strength, power, and conditioning. Combining those methods with optimal recovery time and adequate flexibility work is essential for the athlete to reduce the risk of injury and achieve their long term goals, not just get ready for the next tournament.
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Mar 4, 2011
Walk Away From Seated Exercises
By Noah Citsay, MSPT at Moore
Sitting is a normal way of life for most of us. Countless people sit as they commute to work and once they get there, spend the majority of their day sitting at a desk. Unfortunately, prolonged and frequent sitting leads to issues like chronic low back pain, neck pain, hip pain and hip tightness. In addition, important trunk and hip muscles required for overall trunk and hip stability begin to shut down. These muscles include our glute maximus, lateral glute, lower back and abdominal musculature. When these muscles shut down, we begin to see loss of function in even the simplest activities like climbing stairs, walking, squatting to pick something up or lunging to reach something.
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Jan 20, 2011
Stretch it Out!
Put stretching back on your priority list
By Phil Denema, DPT at Moore
My last article (seen below) touched on basic strengthening to address imbalances. Hopefully you have tried some or all of the exercises. The next area to address is flexibility imbalances. Flexibility is your ability to freely move through a ROM without restriction or deviation of the joints involved. We all know that stretching is important and helps improve flexibility, but for one reason or another it gets neglected more often than not.
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Jan 5, 2011
The "Straight" Truth about Training
For Runners, Bikers, Swimmers & the Triathletes who do it all
By Phil Denema, DPT at Moore
Are you a triathlete, swimmer, biker or runner? If so you have probably started your off season training, or are thinking about where to start and what to include.
What will your training consist of? Will it be more of what you did all season long? Swimming, biking and running? Yes you need to perform these tasks to keep your base fitness and even build upon it during the off-season, but the offseason is a great time to add variety to your training and gain speed and power through something other than swimming, biking or running.
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Dec 1, 2010
Stay on Top of the Road
A Runner's Guide to Preventing Injury and Maximizing Performance
By Joe Esposito, MSPT, CSCS at Moore
Although it may not seem like a complex exercise, running is a multi-faceted movement involving many moving parts. These parts make up a chain which starts from the ground up. If one link in this chain is out of sync, it can ruin the entire system. The following guide is designed to help you prevent injury and ultimately maximize your running performance.
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Nov 12, 2010
Shoulder Impingement, Not So 'Humerus'
By Lisa Cayer, DPT
Do you experience sudden shoulder pain when attempting to reach or lift? Do you experience dull shoulder pain at rest? Do you perform repetitive overhead activities such as swimming, throwing, or painting? Do you find that you have poor posture causing your shoulders to round forward? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading…
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Sept 29, 2010
Baby Boomers, Diabetes and Exercise
By Paul Landi, Fitness Professional at Moore
There are approximately 76 million “Baby Boomers” in the United States today within the ages of 45 to 64. Studies indicate that approximately 85% of Baby Boomers will have at least one of the following chronic diseases by age 65: diabetes, hypertension, CAD (coronary artery disease), or osteoporosis (bone loss). Let’s look at diabetes and see how exercise can help control the symptoms.
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Sept 16, 2010
Dancers and Injuries, Straight to the "Pointe"
By Emily Besson, DPT at Moore
If you are a dancer, chances are you’ve had an injury; probably sprained an ankle, or pulled a muscle. Why are dancers susceptible to injury? Dancers put tremendous stress on their bodies; asking them to move in ways that are unnatural, bear weight on structures which are not anatomically designed to bear weight, and sustain postures for prolonged periods of time.
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Sept 2, 2010
Are Your Hip Flexors a Pain in the Butt?
By Noah Citsay, MSPT at Moore
The hip flexor group is one of the most powerful muscle groups of the body. It is also one of the most common muscle groups that are high risk for developing tightness due to a lack of stretching as well as lifestyle of frequent long sitting – a typical day at work for most.
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July 2, 2010
At Moore, Out of Network does NOT mean Out of Luck!
We know that your insurance often changes and that it can be difficult to understand. Our insurance experts are here to help. You ALWAYS have a choice at Moore.
Out of Network Facts:
- We have FLEXIBLE PLANS to save you money
- Your cost may be similar or LESS than in-network
- You may have MORE OPTIONS with your care
- You'll save time, we handle ALL the paperwork
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Aug 18, 2010
Plantar Fasciitis as a Cause of Heel Pain
By Lindsay Richard, DPT at Moore
Plantar fasciitis is characterized as one of the most common causes of heel pain, affecting up to 2 million Americans each year. It can be felt as a sharp, nagging pain in the middle of the heel within the first few steps in the morning. The pain might also be felt after long bouts of standing or after a period of rest, like sitting at your desk at work for 8 hours. You may even find that the pain gets better after walking or increasing your activity. A change in activities such as increased running distance or spending more time on your feet may have occurred prior to experiencing these symptoms.
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July 28, 2010
NEJM Study: Some ACL Tears May Not Need Quick Surgery
By Katherine Hobson, WSJ
Want to see a soccer player shiver? Just whisper “ACL tear.”
A serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the injuries most feared by athletes involved in sports demanding a lot of pivoting and planting action — such as those who ski or play basketball, soccer or tennis.
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May 12, 2010
How Well Do You Know Your Core?
By Greg Besson, MSPT at Moore
Moore clients are educated about the importance of having a strong core ALL THE TIME! If you’re here in our clinic as a PT or Fitness client, we can teach you. But what if you’re not? What does it REALLY mean to have a strong core? Here is Greg Besson, MSPT, a Physical Therapist and Partner at Moore as he explains the core:
Q: What makes up the core?
A: The core consists of the whole trunk from the shoulders to the hips and glutes. It is considered the foundation, the “pillar” of all movement.
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Apr 9, 2010
The Mystery Behind Tennis Elbow
By Greg Besson, MSPT at Moore
One of the more nagging injuries that has a higher likelihood of occurring during the spring and summer is “Tennis Elbow” (or lateral epicondylitis). Contrary to its nickname “tennis elbow” does not always occur from playing tennis. As the weather gets nicer we tend to do more outdoor activities, and we tend to jump right in without taking into consideration the inactive winter months. Tennis elbow can come about by performing any number of repetitive gripping, grasping, squeezing or lifting tasks.
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Apr 2, 2010
Young Athletes Are Getting Adult Injuries
We came across this great orgnaization, "Stop Sports Injuries" and thought it was important to share. "There is a growing epidemic of preventable youth sports injuries that are dismantling kids' athletic hopes and dreams at an early age."
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Mar 2, 2010
CEO of Moore Center for Rehab celebrates award, anniversary
Bob Moore, founder and CEO of Moore Center for Rehabilitation, recently received Quinnipiac University’s Distinguished Alumni Award. This award comes on the heels of the Moore Center’s 20th anniversary.
“I am honored to be recognized for my achievements and I’m grateful for my team of employees who have been instrumental in the successes we have seen,” Moore said.
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Jan 30, 2010
Homecare - What To Expect After Joint Replacement
By, Erika Deutschlander, MSPT, MDT
What is life like right after joint replacement? After a few days in the hospital, you will have one of two choices: You will either go to inpatient rehabilitation for a week or more, or you will go straight home. If you were in fairly good condition prior to surgery and have help at home, then home is usually the preferred option (better food, more privacy, quieter). If you don’t fit the previous criteria then you are a candidate for inpatient rehab.
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Jan 5, 2010
Young Athletes Cannot Be Treated As Little Adults
By, Paul H. Landi, ACSM-HFS/USAW-SPC at Moore
When it comes to training today’s young athletes, we often hear the phrase “train like a pro”. While this sounds appealing to help athletes excel on the field, it is important to understand that youth athletes’ bodies are significantly different than that of a mature adult. They are different not only in size and strength, but also in the sense that neural, hormonal, and cardiovascular systems are still developing. Each athlete has his/her own identity with his/her own special needs. These needs are greatly determined by chronological age, biological or developmental age, and the gender of the athlete, among others.
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Oct 9, 2009
Exercises to Help Prevent ACL Injuries
Physical therapists recommend that female athletes perform a series of exercises to improve stength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as to counteract incorrect existing pattern of movement that may be damaging to their joints. These incorrect movement patterns may put them at greater risk of injuring thier Anterior Cruciate Ligaments (ACL).
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Oct 1 , 2009
October is National Physical Therapy Month
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Sept 4 , 2009
Moore was proud to sponsor 30th Annual Darien Road Race
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Aug 27, 2009
Physical Therapy Without A Prescription
As of October 1, 2006, Connecticut became the 41st state to allow you, unless your injury is part of a workers’ compensation claim, to seek physical therapy treatment without a physician’s referral. A provision of the law requires objective, measurable, functional improvement within 30 days or 6 visits, or the treating physical therapist is required to refer you to a physician.
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July 22, 2009
High Satisfaction For Physical Therapist Treatment Of Back Pain
"Hands-On" Therapies Rated More Effective Than Traditional Medical Care
"Physical therapists, who are experts at improving mobility and restoring motion in people's lives, can successfully provide very effective, safe and comprehensive treatment for back pain in many instances," said APTA President R. Scott Ward, PT, PhD. "In today's challenging economic times, it is important for consumers to know that physical therapist intervention can also be a more affordable and cost effective option."
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June 18, 2009
The Weekend Warrior
By Dr. Ross Henshaw of Danbury Orthopedic Association
As we age there is an unfortunate decline in our muscula-skeletal durability. Not only do we seem to fatigue faster but there is also an increase in athletic recovery time. Instead of feeling rejuvenated after a weekend of sports and fitness, Monday mornings often leave us feeling punished. Is there a solution?
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June 3, 2009
Sports Injuries Put Girls In A League Of Their Own
Comments by Craig Wood, PT at Moore. Story on MSNBC, Robert Bazell reports
A growing number of school-age girls are suffering from painful knee injuries as a result of sometimes punishing athletic competition. At Moore, we have seen various knee injuries, including ACL tears with female athletes. Rehabilitation following and ACL tear and surgical reconstruction takes dedication and hard work. The rehabilitation process requires both physical and mental reconditioning. Movement skills are introduced with controlled loads to build strength and build confidence. We challenge the athlete in ways that will not place them at risk for re-injury. Once they meet certain goals, we introduce more complexity, speed or loads. Our injury reduction programs follow a very similar formula. We start by screening every athlete to find their strengths and weaknesses. This allows us to target specific areas for improvement.
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May 5, 2009
Is Your Child's Backpack Making The Grade?
Physical Therapists Give The A-B-C's Of Smart Backpack Use
ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 14, 2009 — While a backpack is still one of the best ways to tote homework, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
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Apr 17, 2009
A Physical Therapist is an expectant mother’s best friend!
Apr 1, 2009 Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and excitement for most expectant mothers. Unfortunately, many women experience aches and pains which are often viewed as just a part of pregnancy. Many physicians do not realize how physical therapy can help their patients have a happy, healthy and pain-free pregnancy.
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Mar 18, 2009
Stretching: An Important Piece to the Fitness Puzzle
Many people are still going strong sticking to their fitness resolutions of living healthier by working out more and eating better. While already facing the tasks of finding time to workout or deciding what the smartest choice for lunch is, they often overlook another element of wellness, and that is flexibility.
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Feb 10, 2009
Research has demonstrated that physical therapy is an effective treatment for the symptoms of Urinary Incontinence.
Urinary Incontinence (UI), or involuntary loss of bladder control, isn’t something that just happens to older patients. It affects up to one-quarter of American Women both young and old, leaving them feeling ashamed, socially isolated, and depressed.
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Dec 9, 2008
Strangers May Cheer You Up, Study Says
How happy you are may depend on how happy your friends’ friends’ friends are, even if you don’t know them at all. And a cheery next-door neighbor has more effect on your happiness than your spouse’s mood.
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Nov 12, 2008
“Once Just an Aging Sign, Falls Merit Complex Care”
You may have read the article in the New York Times which illustrated ‘the unpredictable impact that common falls can have on the bodies of older people’. At The Moore Center, we are offering a ‘Keep Moving’ class to our population of patients who want to remain strong, flexible and moving with confidence to reduce their risk of a fall.
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Oct 31, 2008
Fueling The Athlete:
A Close Look at Proper Nutrition
The goal of proper nutrition in sports is to provide the strength and endurance for the game or practice and enhance performance throughout the season. A healthy diet consists of a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fats that provide vitamins and minerals for extended play. An athlete’s diet consists of 60-65% Carbohydrates, 12-15% Proteins and 20-25% healthy Fats. Timing of what you eat is as important as what you eat.
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Sept 29, 2008
New Research Shows Physical Therapy As Effective As Arthroscopic Knee Surgery.
New England Journal of Medicine Study Questions Value of Knee Surgery
The study found that physical therapy, combined with comprehensive medical management, is just as effective at relieving the pain and stiffness of moderate to severe osteoarthritis of the knee as surgery.
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Sept 16, 2008
Life With More Balance
Exercises that build strength and flexibility can help minimize the debilitating spills that come from advanced age.
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Sept 4, 2008
The 5 Most Outrageous Weight Loss Myths
These days you can't go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A pill, a cream, or a new fad diet - you name it and it's going to solve all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not.
The truth is that most of the things you hear about weight loss are hype. Plain and simple.
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Aug 19, 2008
Is Your Goal SMART?
Every athlete in the Olympics has trained for thousands of hours in a very specific way for their sport. These athletes know precisely what they want their bodies to do and they train in a focused manner to be the best. You can bet that they see a gold medal every time they close their eyes. Now that's focus.
What about you? What do you train for?
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Aug 4, 2008
The Fountain of Youth:
The act of exercising may actually protect the body against the aging process.
In recent weeks a female Olympic swimmer has been making headlines and she doesn't even hold the fastest time in her events. So what makes her so amazing?
She's swimming with women half her age.
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July 21, 2008
Hydration:
What you should choose and what you should avoid
What drink is best for getting and staying hydrated during exercise? Should you choose water? Are sports drinks best? The natural choice for hydration is water. It hydrates better than any other liquid, both before and during exercise.
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July 10, 2008
Understanding Your Pain:
Sprains, Strains and Muscle Spasms
Unless you know what causes the aches and pains your muscles and joints endure, they can be difficult to prevent. By treating an injury properly, you can relieve pain quickly and speed your recovery.
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July 1, 2008
Keep Your Energy Level Up!
Keeping energy levels up for peak performance is not easy. High energy levels are the result of proper eating and exercise habits both on the day of exercise as well as the days off.
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June 24, 2008
Heat vs. Ice: The Science Behind the Healing
What is better for my injury, heat or ice? Have you ever found yourself asking this question after an injury?
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June 16, 2008
Healthy Eating Doesn't Have To Be Overwhelming
If you want to adopt healthier habits that will last, then the easiest way to do it is by making small, gradual changes.
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June 9, 2008
Five Must-Know Ab Exercises
Attaining a trim and toned midsection is by far the number one fitness goal held by most people.
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June 9, 2008
Nutrition & Performance: What all athletes need to know.
There is a direct connection between the foods you eat and the way your body performs.
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May 22, 2008
Are You at Risk for a Fall?
Find out the risk factors and how to make your home safer.
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May 22, 2008
A Whole New Level
Wait! Before you skim down to find which exercise I've labeled as the best, read the whole story...
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May 22, 2008
Why Aren’t You Motivated?
A good dose of motivation can change your life almost overnight.
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