Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Many of us grew up playing on a Little League baseball or softball team and cherish those memories of daily ball practice, camaraderie with teammates, incredible wins and crushing losses during the spring and summer days on the field. Even if you’ve never played, you may have seen the movie… Read more »
Category: Lifestyle
Biofeedback for Chronic Pain
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD As a Psychologist trained to help patients who suffer with the emotional effects of Chronic Pain, I employ a variety of methods to bring healing. Biofeedback is an important self-help tool that patients learn to use whenever they are feeling stressed, painful or otherwise need to reconnect their mind and body…. Read more »
Pre-Natal Physical Therapy
Victoria Skay, LPTA So you’re having a baby! Congratulations! There is so much to do in nine months…pick a name, prepare the nursery, eat nutritious foods, pick out baby clothes, visit a Physical Therapist…what??? That’s right. Making an appointment with a skilled Physical Therapist might be one of the most important preparations you can make… Read more »
What’s so great about Stretching, Anyway?
Cody Leeworthy, DPT As a Physical Therapist, I’m often asked about stretching by my patients. “Why should I stretch? When should I stretch? How often should I stretch?” We all know how fantastic a good stretch feels, especially when rising from bed or from a day of sitting at our desks. Common sense tells us… Read more »
When is Aversion Therapy Appropriate?
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD Aversion Therapy is a form of behavior modification used to help individuals reduce or stop detrimental behaviors, by associating those behaviors with discomfort or punishment, such as a pain sensation, a bad taste, smell; or an electric shock. Over time, the individual is conditioned to believe that doing the disagreeable behavior… Read more »
What is “Rhabdo”? Why does it occur and how is it Treated?
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Is it me or does it seem that folks are working out more these days? Many are participating in hard core workouts or extreme athletics. Crossfit®, Rezist, Soul Cycle, Boot Camps, Training Gyms, or gyms that mimic Crossfit®, are popping up everywhere and have helped many thousands of people get… Read more »
Changes Coming to OSC Patient Portal to Better Serve You
We appreciate your use of the OSC Patient Portal and want to alert you to some upcoming changes which will occur on September 12th. Our Portal provider (NextGen) will be updating security and streamlining the user experience. Please note that you may be prompted to provide additional information or change your credentials if they do… Read more »
Self-Care in Relationships
F. Cal Robinson, PsyD Relationship self-care is about balancing two different priorities: Maintaining healthy, supportive relationships, and ensuring you have diversity in your relationships. There are many ways to connect and nurture relationships in life and it is a joint venture to determine the best ways to meet everyone’s needs. Self-Care in relationships is also… Read more »
July 12 Lecture Features Dr. Mark McFarland & Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine: Stem Cell Therapy & Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Join Dr. Mark McFarland for an interactive discussion about Stem Cell and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. Regenerative Medicine uses the body’s own healing properties to repair damaged cartilage and tendon, mend torn ligaments, heal damaged spinal discs and restore function, without surgery. Not only for… Read more »
Physical Therapy for Golfer’s Elbow
by Jamie Swale, DPT Golf is a very popular sport in the United States and Hampton Roads is no exception. While golf is a wonderful, low-impact exercise, there are some injuries that can occur from playing. One of the most common is Medial Epicondylitis – more commonly known as Golfer’s Elbow. Golfer’s Elbow usually occurs… Read more »