Medical Mythbuster: Do You Really Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?
By Linda Dylewicz, PT Director of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Many people who wear fitness trackers set a goal of reaching 10,000 steps per day as part of their …
Ouch, I Have a Charley Horse!
By Chris Leahy, PA-C Orthopedic and Reconstructive Surgery Chances are, you’ve had a sudden muscle cramp, often referred to as a “charley horse.” This type of cramp usually affects …
Medical Minute: Walking for Exercise
Wendy Fradsham, PTA discusses how walking for exercise can benefit your health.
Medical Minute: Exercises to Increase Lung Capacity
Rohini Moholkar, PT discusses exercises to increase lung capacity.
Medical Minute: Recuperative Exercises
Pete Valera, PTA demonstrates recuperative exercises that can be done at home.
Medical Minute: Relieving Stress-Induced Knots
Kristin Dymek, PT discusses how to relieve stress-induced knots in your muscles.
Standard Safety Precautions Reliant is Taking in the Time of COVID-19
Christine Dooley, PT discusses the standard safety precautions that Reliant Medical Group Rehab is taking to ensure the safety of our patients and employees during this pandemic.
Medical Minute: At Home Ergonomics
Shanita Fernandes, PT discusses at home ergonomics for working from home.
Medical Minute: Yard Work Safety
Maria Alatalo, PT discusses protecting your lower back while doing yard work in this Medical Minute.
Chair Exercises for Seniors
Chair Exercises for Seniors: Warm-Ups and Aerobic Activity Kavitha Mamidala, Physical Therapist at Reliant Medical Group, demonstrates various chair exercises for seniors in a three-part video series. These …
Medical Minute: Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema
Rohini Moholkar, Physical Therapist at Reliant Medical Group, discusses lymphedema and the treatment provided to patients who are affected by it. Learn more about lymphedema in this Medical Minute! …
Medical Minute: Fine Vs. Gross Motor Skills
Alexandra Chalifoux (King), Occupational Therapist, talks about fine and gross motor skill development in this Medical Minute. Learn about the difference between fine and gross motor skills, and the …
Medical Minute: Eccentric Strength Training
Pete Valera, Physical Therapist Assistant, talks about eccentric strength training. Eccentric training focuses on working muscles as they lengthen, rather than as they contract. Learn how eccentric training is …
Medical Minute: Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
Maria Alatalo, Physical Therapist, shares various diaphragmatic breathing techniques in the following video. Proper breathing with the diaphragm can help to prevent incontinence, back pain, promote core muscle activation, …
Medical Minute: Tech Neck and Texting Thumb
Tech neck and texting thumb are common afflictions for those who spend a lot of time on their cell phones. We spoke with Martha Robillard, Occupational Therapist, to learn about how …
Working Out Hard? Be Sure to Choose the Right Sports Drink
By Dr. Justin Dorfman, Reliant Medical Group Internal Medicine (Board-certified in Sports Medicine) Do you take your exercise seriously? Runners, cyclists, soccer players and other athletes who engage in …
Don’t Let Old Man Winter Stop You From Getting the Exercise You Need!
It’s no secret that most of us exercise less during the winter months than we should. (Few of us are willing to go for a jog when it’s 32 …
#AskReliant with Christine Dooley, Physical Therapist
We asked our Facebook fans to to give Reliant Medical Group’s own Christine Dooley any questions that they may have about Physical Therapy. Hear her responses to these questions …
You’re Never Too Old To Exercise
Let’s face it, nobody likes to get older and we think that as we age, we can do the same things we used to be able to do 20, …