Old Lantern in Charlotte April 16, 2013 Julie Clayton, Maria Thibault, Edie Bernhardt, and Erin Adams enjoyed a night out at the Old Lantern in Charlotte for The Community Health Centers of Burlington.  All proceeds from the event were to benefit The Community Health Centers of Burlington mission to…

Nutritional support, exercise guidelines, myofascial release, and manual lymphatic drainage for Lyme Disease March 16th, 2013 12:30 -1:30 pm Free and open to the public, please call to reserve your seat as space is limited. Dr. Carol Gardner, Deborah Harris, PT, RD, Edie Bernhardt, PT 426 Industrial…

With the onset of cold temperatures, snow, and ice, there is a tendency for many of us to minimize our physical activities and stay inside where it is warm and dry. Unfortunately, little to no physical activity, over-indulgence throughout the Holiday season, and too much cheer can add up to unwanted…

As a competitive skydiver my body is pushed to the limits on each and every jump. After about 1,000 jumps my shoulders had started to fail me and I had shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and detached tendons. Surgery took place about a month before I left for a two week vacation in Vermont.…

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative form of arthritis and is characterized by the wearing away of cartilage.  It is the most common form of arthritis and weight bearing joints (knees, hips and spine) are the most susceptible. Just because you have OA  doesn’t  mean you are ready for surgery. There are a…

Keys for Optimal Basketball Performance, part IIIDeborah Harris, PT, RD, CLT-LANAProper Nutrition The two nutritional keys for optimal basketball performance are minimizing carbohydrate depletion and staying adequately hydrated. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel utilized by the body in basketball…

Basketball PreparationKeys for Optimal Basketball Performance, Part 2Deborah Harris, PT, RD, CLT-LANAImproving Strength Stronger athletes are at an advantage from the opening tip. Training in the weight room and always pushing one’s limits builds confidence as much as it does muscle. The more strength…

Editors note: This is the first in a 3 part series. Basketball is an intense game of speed, agility, quickness, power, endurance, skill, and mental focus.  By following proper sound nutrition before, during, and after a basketball game, a player can maximize their training and competition level.  One…

Gardening is a favorite activity for many people in the spring and summer. The gardening season is short in Vermont, so when the weather is good people tend to work until darkness takes over. 6 tips for staying healthy while gardening: Paying attention to your body position when shoveling, planting…

Knee pain, specifically patellofemoral joint pain (PFP), is one of the most common orthopedic complaints among adolescents and young adults. Female athletes have been reported to be significantly more likely to experience PFP. There are multiple factors that attribute to PFP. Here is an interesting contributor…