Be Well Blog

Your guide to a healthier body and mind from the experts at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.

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Specialized Therapy for Performing Artists

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:03am | Catherine Dara

By trade, dancers, musicians and other performing artists are often passionate and exceedingly dedicated to their craft. Therefore, much like athletes, professional and recreational artists have grueling practice schedules and incur repetitive and other injuries. Read more »

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When Exercising Is a "Pain"

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 2:10pm | Amy Flynn, MS

Many people who are new to an exercise program or who are increasing the intensity of their workouts feel a variety of aches and pains. What’s normal? When do you need to seek treatment or tone down your exercise program? As an exercise physiologist at Good Shepherd’s Optimal Fitness gym, I can provide a few guidelines. But whenever you are in doubt about pain or an injury, see your physician. Read more »

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Working Out at Work

Wed, 03/13/2013 - 3:51pm | Kathleen Fortier

Even if you have a desk job, this doesn’t mean your workout needs to wait until the end of the day at the gym.
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Get a Better Night's Sleep with Proper Posture

Wed, 02/27/2013 - 10:34am | Renee Santore

Most people know that good posture is important when we are standing, sitting or performing activities throughout the day, but having good posture while asleep can help to prevent or reduce chronic back pain. Read more »

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Tips to Prevent Low Back Pain

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 5:22pm | Susan Lawfer

If you are among the 80 percent of Americans who suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives, here are some helpful hints for back pain prevention. Read more »

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What Is Bursitis?

Wed, 02/13/2013 - 11:03am | Ali Shah, M.D., M.S.

Do you work in a physically demanding field, such as construction or landscaping? Do you work in a warehouse or on an assembly line? Do you participate in sports that involve repetitive motion? If so, you may experience pain from a condition called bursitis. Read more »

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Treatment for Broken Wrists and Fingers

Thu, 02/07/2013 - 10:23am | Randy Wolfe, OT...

Maybe it was the ice, a loose stair tread, wet leaves or an uneven sidewalk. Whatever the reason, a FOOSH (fall on out-stretched hand) is a very typical way to break your wrist or a finger.  Read more »

Facing the Challenges of Arthritis

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:40pm | Stacey Kinter

As the occupational therapy supervisor at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital and the mother of a son with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, I am familiar with how arthritis can affect patients in all area of their lives. Read more »

Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 12:22pm | Laura Zagacki

Siblings of children with special needs fill unique roles in their families. Depending on the day and the circumstance, they may need to be their brother’s or sister’s caregiver, cheerleader, advocate or helper. All of these important roles help siblings to learn responsibility, acceptance, diversity and patience at an early age. Read more »