Wellness
LiveSmart: Got Gout? Lifestyle Changes can Provide Relief
Gout is a form of arthritis that occurs nine times more frequently in men than in women, with a median age of 60 for initial onset. […]
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SPHP in the News
WTEN: Women’s Health – Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis can be painful, but there are ways to manage it. Misty Jones, a physical therapist and supervisor of Rehabilitation Services at Samaritan Hospital – Albany Memorial Campus, appeared on WTEN/News10 to discuss non-surgical ways to help ease arthritis pain. […]
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LiveSmart: Dive into Aquatic Therapy for Improved Function, Flexibility
Aquatic therapy has emerged as one of the most dynamic and life-changing physical therapies for those individuals looking to restore their strength, mobility and balance. […]
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LiveSmart: Stretching Important to Keep Hand Pain at Bay
If you’ve experienced hand pain from overuse, an injury, or arthritis, you know how it can limit your activities. The gentle art of stretching your wrists and hands daily increases flexibility, helping to lower the risk of injury. […]
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LiveSmart: Early Diagnosis, Treatment Key to Managing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
We tend to think that only adults get arthritis, but it’s much more common in kids than most people realize. Identifying and treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis in its earliest stages is critical to successful long-term management. […]
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LiveSmart: Oh, My Aching Thumb!
A very common source of pain, especially in woman over the age of 40, is the base of the thumb. Learn why and how to treat it. […]
Upcoming Events
August 22 Seminar to Discuss Hand Pain
St. Peter’s Health Partners will hold a free educational seminar, “Hand Pain – It’s Not Always Arthritis,” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, in the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital Campus. […]
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Shoulder Joint Pain and Treatment Options Topic of Feb. 15 Seminar
St. Peter’s Hospital Joint Replacement Center will offer a free presentation, “Joint Pain and Treatment Options,” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, at the Mercy Auditorium on the St. Peter’s Hospital campus. […]
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LiveSmart: Take Care When Tackling Spring Gardening, Yard Work
Spring gardening and yard work can quickly leave our hands, wrists and forearms feeling weak, numb or just plain painful. Repetitive activities such as digging in the soil; trimming bushes, trees, and hedges; and pulling weeds can lead to or aggravate some common hand ailments. […]
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LiveSmart: Safety First in Senior Driving
A recent study released by the American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety reported that accident rates for drivers 65 or older have been declining, with 31 percent fewer fatalities in 2012 than in 1997. […]