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Prom season is upon us.  Because I work with so many 12th graders I get to hear all about dress shopping, date drama, after-prom plans, and the like.  It makes me think of my own prom (glad I went, but not terribly memorable;  believe it or not, it was at the Plaza and I remember the food wasn’t so great,  and my 12th grade boyfriend ended up being a jerk!).

Read more: Attending the Prom?......Read On!

With summer fast approaching and May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it’s never been more important to know the facts about sun protection, especially in light of recent medical findings. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, studies have shown an estimated 350% increase in non-melanoma skin cancers since 1994 and the incidence of melanoma continues to rise. What’s more, the FDA is expected to impose new restrictions and taxes on indoor tanning beds based on studies that have linked their use to a higher risk of skin cancer.

Read more: The Truth About Tanning: 10 Facts About Sun Protection & Preventing Skin Cancer

In my work with teenagers and young adults I have witnessed a trend that disturbs me.  In recent months I have had to deal with young men—high school and college age—who got involved with female peers and found themselves in trouble and the subject of accusations that shocked them.

Read more: A Touchy Subject

That’s what patients will benefit from at Quad Village Physical Therapy.

Read more: Passion, Experience, Expertise…All at Quad Village Physical Therapy