Winterize your workouts, but don’t forget to take your gloves

January 18, 2019

Though you might still be getting outside for workouts in light, summertime gear, winter is just around the corner and it’s never too early to start looking for alternatives. Winterizing your workout is important for staying safe but active during the harsh months, but that doesn’t mean retreating fully to the gym. “There are plenty of ways to safely enjoy outdoor workouts in the winter,” said Geisinger board certified chiropractic sports physician, Dr. Jon A. Carlson, “but it’s important to be prepared and listen to your body.” Plus, it might be an acquired taste, ...

Fisher, MC enjoy great start to the weekend

January 14, 2019

All wins are good in sports but some are more significant than others. Last week, the Mifflin County wrestling team experienced a double dose of momentous victories that will go down as hallmarks in the program’s history. Ironically, both happened in the same match when the Huskies got the monkey off their backs by defeating Cumberland Valley for the first time and Christian Fisher became the sixth wrestler in school history to reach 100 wins. A thorn in the side of Mifflin County coach Kirby Martin and all Husky fans was the losing streak. One that reached eight, including a loss ...

Signs young athletes might have an injury

January 10, 2019

January signals the start of tryouts for spring sports like baseball, softball, tennis, track and volleyball. But, as a parent, do you know the signs of injury to look for when your young athlete gets back on the field, court or track? “From the stands, it can be difficult to see what’s happening with your child after an injury or collision,” said Geisinger fellowship trained family and sports medicine physician, Dr. Aaron Dawes. “But there are signs and symptoms you can watch out for before and after the game.” Here are four things to look out for if you suspect your ...

Memory of first buck is never forgotten

December 20, 2018

With my heart pumping so hard It was almost the only thing I could hear, I drew back and settled in on my pin. I had rattled lightly and he had come to investigate. This was finally the moment I had been waiting for. You see, it had only been a few months since I had purchased my bow from local pro Larry Wise and he taught me form and then I was off to the races, so to speak. Born of a generation that had no shortage of outdoor television, I’d only dreamed of the feeling that came along with a late October/early November rut, and tagging a trophy buck. He stepped from behind ...

Finding time for son’s first deer

December 13, 2018

A year ago at this time I was writing a column reviewing that fall’s archery season. It was my favorite to date after two magical experiences. I was able to harvest the largest buck of my hunting career in late October. And while that was definitely a thrill I will never forget, it was a distant second to sitting with my daughter Bella as she shot her first deer on her first ever hunt a few weeks earlier with a crossbow. Going into the 2018 deer season I made it my goal to once to enjoy that same experience with my son. River practiced with the kids’ crossbow over the summer and ...

Diagnosing athletic injuries without the use of medical resonance imaging

November 29, 2018

If you have ever dealt with muscle or joint pain, you know how tricky it can be to diagnose the problem. Tears and inflammation are the usual suspects, but the ligament or bone mass where the pain originates may be hidden under layers of tissue. The best way to diagnose those issues is with a musculoskeletal ultrasound. “A musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used to diagnose sprains, strains, tears, and other soft tissue conditions,” said Geisinger fellowship trained family and sports medicine physician, Dr. Aaron Dawes. “Many patients prefer an ultrasound because they don’t have ...