I’ve officially crossed the threshold into the third trimester of pregnancy. I tried to prepare myself as much as possible prior to getting pregnant and based on stories and conjecture I had a few preconceptions (pun intended) about what this experience would be like. Monique’s Preconceptions on Pregnancy (circa early 2012) 9 months of tired, […]
June 11, 2012
Anatomy of the Rotator Cuff
An injury to the rotator cuff can be very painful, not to mention make simple tasks like putting on a shirt or picking up a gallon of milk very difficult. When I see a patient who has a torn rotator cuff, rotator cuff tendinitis, or rotator cuff “impingement,” I spend a good amount of […]
April 30, 2012
Preventing Painful Shin Splints
As the weather gets warmer in Wisconsin, more people get outside to start their spring training. Warmer weather may inspire you to be more active, which is always a good thing. However, too much activity, too soon into your training can bring on painful shin splints. If you’ve ever had them before you know how […]
February 28, 2012
Stroke Warning Signs: Know it When You See it
I’ve recently met a few people, including those who have had a stroke, that did not know how to identify the warning signs of a stroke. Since February is American Heart Month, I thought this would be a good time to share with you a few facts on what stroke is and how to identify […]
February 15, 2012
Om. Ow. Meditation on Yoga’s Harmful Effects
I was listening to Fresh Air recently, one of my favorite programs on NPR where Terry Gross interviews a variety of people from directors to musicians or other people in popular culture. I was particularly interested in listening when I heard the episode would be about yoga. “Many of yoga’s truths go beyond the truth […]
December 31, 2011
Need a Resolution for 2012?
It’s New Year‘s Eve. The countdown begins and the ball is going to drop. Don’t drop the ball on this one- a new year’s resolution. It’s down to the wire, but I can finally cross it off my list, because I have a resolution. Thanks to a friend, I’m joining a group of people […]
December 24, 2011
Santa Needs a Physical Therapist
Delivering holiday cheer, hope, and of course Christmas presents to all the good boys and girls of the world is an enormous undertaking. As I was doing my last-minute shopping I started wondering about the physical demands of Santa’s job. Physical therapists develop the best treatment plans when they have a good understanding of the […]
September 7, 2012
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