Clinton Township Newsletter

1 6 M a r c h 2 0 1 7 www.ClintonTwpNewsletter.com DR. HOWARD J. TZORFAS Podiatrist-Surgeon Board Cer tified in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery OVER 25 YEARS IN PRACTICE Specializing in Surgical & Non-Surgical Treatment for: • Ingrown & Fungus Nails • Plantar War ts/Children & Adults • Custom Orthotics • Corns/Calluses • Heel Pain/Arch Pain/Plantar Fascitis • Foot Pain/Ankle Pain/Other Spor t Injuries: Bunions/Hammer toes • Diabetic Care/Diabetic Shoes – covered by Medicare • DIGITAL X-RAYS AND VASCULAR TESTING ON SITE Located at the HUNTERDON HILLS PLAZA 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon 908.236.6999 Call Today and Have Relief Tomorrow! Visit our website at: www.DrTzorfas.com • Evening Appointments Available • Medicare and Most Insurances Accepted • Also Located at the Brass Castle Professional Bldg., 10 Brass Castle Rd., Washington, NJ 908.835.1730 g e t t I n g h e l p d o e s n o t a l w a Y s m e a n a h o s p I t a l v I s I t Leg pain, cramping, swelling, numbness or skin discoloration are common complaints that physicians hear from their patients. About 33 percent of the estimated nine million adults with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) experience physical signs or symptoms of such intensity and frequency that they should seek medical help if they have not already done so. Understanding and managing PAD is a process that requires specially trained medical practitioners who often use specific testing equipment to help determine the cause of the symptoms. Usually patients will go to their GP when they experience episodes of leg pain, cramping or other signs of leg discomfort. The GP normally refers that patient to a hospital vascular lab that specializes in the evolution and management of arterial leg pain. With new technology, we can now provide a baseline test in our office and still get immediate feedback from a specialist who will interpret the test. Leg pain can be caused by many different health disorders. The diagnostic process begins with the practitioner taking a thorough medical history of the patient. Based on the history, the practitioner will decide upon a course of action that may include further diagnostic testing. Diagnosing Leg Pain: Specialized equipment is sometimes called for when diagnosing PAD. A new development in diagnostic technology well suited to GP offices is PADnet, which measures functional status of the limbs by recording segmental blood volume and communicates results immediately via a web interface to specialist for interpretation; these measurements provide practitioners with a clear measurable sign of what is going on with the patient's lower extremity arterial systems. PADnet is actually a group of tests that contributes to the overall diagnostic process. Anyone experiencing leg pain or discomfort should first seek medical advice from his/her physician. To ensure an accurate diagnosis, however, patients should speak to their doctors to see if they may be a candidate for a PADnet test.If you have any questions, please contact Howard J. Tzorfas, D.P.M. at 908.236.6999, or visit: www.DrTzorfas.com, conveniently located in the Hunterdon Hills Plaza, 1386 Highway 22 West, Lebanon. w I n t e r w e a t h e r w o r k o u t s – g o o d F o r t h e m I n d ! By: Cheryl Getz, B.S. in Exercise Science and Human Movement, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer When most of us think about exercise we think about the positive benefits it has on our bodies, but did you know what exercise can do for our minds? There are many positive, rewarding benefits that exercise can do for our mental health and well-being. Exercise causes changes in our brains that lead to healthier conditions. It can cause neural growth, reduce inflammation and create new activity patterns that help promote feelings of well-being and create a state of calm. When we exercise, our bodies release "natural" feel-good endorphins which are powerful chemicals in the brain that helps improve or energize our mood and spirit; in turn making us feel good. Another way exercise can help us is by serving as a distraction when we are feeling down, anxious or stressed. By participating in an exercise program, we can put aside some of our everyday stressors or responsibilities for a bit while helping our bodies and minds feel better. When we are stressed, our muscles can be tight causing tension in different areas of the body. Exercise helps relax those muscles to relieve the tension we are carrying. The body and mind are closely linked. With exercise, you can help create a positive reaction between both, in turn, helping you balance a happy and healthy lifestyle! Let us help you create these positive changes. Bring this article in with you to one of our Wellness Center locations and enjoy a one day complementary guest pass on us! h u n t e r d o n h e a l t h a n d w e l l n e s s C e n t e r l o C a t I o n s : Whitehouse Station: 537 Route 22 East, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889 Clinton: 1738 Route 31 North, Clinton, NJ 08809

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