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The 4 Pillars of Weight Loss
Welcome to 2018! For many people, it’s resolution time!
And what better resolution to start with than trying to lose some unwanted pounds this year?
Yes, there’s a lot of advice out there when it comes to losing weight, but let me give you my 2 cents before you watch this video and consider giving the “4 pillars” a shot.
Free advice #1: Think long-term. It may sound silly, but you’re much more likely to be successful with any of your New Year’s goals if you think of them as long-term improvements on your way of life. If you’re looking for a quick fix, this video won’t help a whole lot.
Free advice #2: Put the “compound effect” to work! Simply stated, when you make some small, positive changes and then keep them in play for an extended period of time, you’ll see results! It might take 6 months, 12 months or even 18 months, but it will work.
Okay, now that we having those words of wisdom out of the way, here’s all the info about the 4 pillars of weight loss.
Knee Pain: Intro to the Anatomy & Causes of Knee Pain
When it comes to the knee, there are quite a few structures that can be involved and that can potentially be contributing to your pain.
This includes the joints, ligaments, muscles and a few other structures, which I’ll list below and cover in detail in the video.
Here’s the bottom line: you’ll want to be familiar with these structures when you’re trying to eliminate your knee pain.
As a PT, I can rule out involvement of most structures within several minutes, but it’s a bit tricky on your own.
Here’s a detailed description of the various structures, and there’s more info in the video as well:
December 2017 Newsletter
It’s been a couple months, but I’m back with another riveting newsletter!
This month’s edition is packed full of fun and useful information, as well as our staff Christmas card!
Here’s the complete line-up for the month:
Pg. 1: These are a few of my (least) favorite things…
Pg. 2: Introducing the Millwood Brewing Company!
Pg. 3: Fun Winter Activities
Pg. 4: Warren Buffett’s Keys to Success
Here are the links for the digital version of the newsletter, as well as the Christmas card:
– December 2017 Newsletter (Digital Version)
– Christmas Card!
And if you’d rather read all the newsletter content on this page, all 4 of the articles are posted below. Enjoy 🙂
Top 5 Exercises for Knee Pain (Patello-femoral Joint Pain)
Patello-femoral (PF) joint pain is the most common cause of knee pain that we help people with in the clinic. The PF joint refers to your kneecap (the patella) gliding up and down a shallow groove in your thigh bone (the femur).
In today’s blog, I’ll give you more background on the various causes of PF joint pain, as well as some simple tips to start reducing your pain.
At the end, I’ll also share a video demonstration of the top 5 exercises for helping eliminate this pain.
“My Doctor Says I Have Arthritis (Neck), and There’s Nothing I Can Do About It”
Several weeks ago, I was talking with a pleasant gal at a Senior Resource Fair about her neck pain (let’s call her Sherry).
As we got to talking about her pain, how long she’s been dealing with it, and what she’s done to deal with it, she mentioned this dreaded statement:
“My doctor says I have arthritis in my neck, and there’s nothing I can do about it.”
I cringe every time I hear this…
It’s the equivalent of being told “You’re just getting old. Pain is normal. Just deal with it.”
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