Winter is here, which means that many New Englanders will dust off their skis and boots and make the drive to the North Country for some vertical adventures. Skiing is great fun (when it's not 20 below and windy) but it also has great risks. Skiing equipment over the past 20 years has evolved to make the sport easier, but this presents a change in common injuries seen with skiing.
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This is a great article that Joint Ventures owner, Dan Brownridge, found on Yahoo that talks about ways to prevent/fight getting sick this winter:
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The back is made up of three distinct regions, and two fused bones. The cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine each provide different functions to our daily lives.
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Congratulations and thank you to all who participated and donated to MOVEMBER.
Joint Ventures raised over $2100 toward men’s health, prostate cancer research and awareness.
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A few months ago, I wrote a blog about a personal experiment in which I was going to train for a marathon, but do very little running to prepare. I signed up for, trained for, and ran the Chicago Marathon, which was held on October 9, 2011. I’m happy to say that my training program worked beautifully for me, with one tiny exception.
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One of Joint Ventures' chiropractors, Dr. Pete Viteritti, recently was published in Competitor magazine's December 2011 issue on page 28 with an artilce entitled "Rest Isn't Always Enough". Check it out with the link below!
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Joint Ventures is proud to say we got a mention in the Improper Bostonian!
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Omega 3 fatty acids are gaining lots of momentum lately for a multitude of health reasons. One positive outcome associated with omega 3 fatty acid is the beneficial impact on the cardiovascular system. According to research, these fatty acids can reduce the incidence of myocardial infarction, sudden death and promote normal heart rate and coronary heart flow while having a positive impact on lipid panels and blood pressure. This fatty acid must be obtained through diet. Some common foods containing omega 3 fatty acids are salmon, walnuts, avocado, flaxseed and vegetable oils. If these foods are not a regular part of your diet, consider a supplement. At Joint Ventures, we are proud to supply our clients with premium omega 3 products. Products are available at our Kenmore and Kendall locations, but can be delivered to any of our other locations in 24 hours…or less! Orange Cream, Lemon Zest and Strawberry Banana Omega Swirl Products are $15/8 oz bottle. Check out our Coconut Oil! $15/16 oz bottle.
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I know, I sound like your second grade teacher, or your mother at the dinner table with those constant, nagging phrases that used to drive us nuts, “Sit up straight!” I remember hearing a friend’s mother exclaim, “You’re going to miss the man of your dreams if you keep slouching over, looking at the ground.” Now, I hear patients coming into the clinic complaining of their spouses getting on their last nerve because they’re not standing up straight. But, if your spouse is telling you to sit up straight, he/she could be saving your body from many issues.
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Please join Clinic Director/Physical Therapist/Triathlete Jessica Douglas for an introductory session of Strength Training for Runners/Triathletes.
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