Sunburn and UVA Protection
July is UV Awareness Month Sunburn should not be taken lightly. Most people don’t realize that skin cancer a is the most common cancer in the United States The good news however, is that skin cancer is preventable. UV Prevention tips: 1) Apply a good amount of broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater. Dermatologists recommend […]
New Regulations For Concussions and What You Need to Know
New Regulations For Concussions and What You Need to Know Connecticut has recently passed laws requiring coaches, trainers, phys-ed teachers and anyone working with student athletes or professional athletes to under-go training on how to diagnose, treat and educate their athletes on the dangers of concussions and head injuries caused by sever blows to the […]
How to Tell If You Have a Hernia
June is Hernia Awareness Month What are hernias? The most common hernia is a groin, or “inguinal” hernias. Hernias form as a bulge usually in men but also in women. They may form a bulge in their groin that may or not be tender or painful and are very common. Men especially have approximately 27% […]
Spring Allergies in the Northeast Expected to Be Worse than Usual
Seasonal allergies in the northeast are expected to be hitting us in Connecticut earlier than usual, and with more vengeance due to this past winters extreme cold. With so much melting snow here in Connecticut, a lot of moisture has been produced and is expected to cause more pollen and mold spores to form than in […]
Spring Sports Injuries
Spring sports have begun! We want to give you some tips to avoiding injury this season. 1) Receive a sports physical: While these are often required, even if they are not, it is a good idea to receive a physical to screen for any possible issues or potential injury risks. 2) Warm Up: Do not […]
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