by | Nov 21, 2018 | Donald Liss, Professional Overview | 0 Comments
Dr. Donald Liss is a passionate man. He cares about his patients, his staff, and his community with equal energy and determination. He is a gifted doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation partly because he cares for people and wants them to enjoy...
by | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Voluntourism- the combination of volunteering and tourism- has been growing as a trend for several years now. Voluntourists go on vacations not just to visit museums and go sightseeing, but also to help out on farms and in orphanages. They provide medical care to...
by | Sep 15, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Pain Management | 0 Comments
Many patients dread going to their physical therapy sessions. Physical therapy is an essential, yet difficult, stage of the recovery process. The retention rate is not great- about 25 percent of patients quit their physical therapy sessions before completing the full...
by | Aug 17, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Pain Management | 0 Comments
While physical therapy is an essential part of one’s recovery from an injury or management of chronic pain, many people dread going into the sessions with their physical therapist. It’s understandable to feel intimidated or nervous about this period, because you may...
by | Aug 17, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Pain Management | 0 Comments
If you have a job that requires you to sit at a desk for the majority of the day, then you are probably all-too-familiar with the lower back pain that sets in by the end of the day, the stiff neck, and the tense muscles. When you enter adulthood, you’re no longer...
by | Aug 17, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Pain Management | 0 Comments
Many studies have been conducted over the years correlating exercise with recovery from injury. Physical therapy is a vital step in recovery for many patients dealing with musculoskeletal injuries to help them restore functionality and quality of life. Now, a new...
by | Jul 17, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Professional Overview | 0 Comments
We live busy lives and don’t always have the time to get a long workout at the gym in, but we still want to be active enough to stay healthy. Have you ever wondered what the most effective workout was to burn the most calories in the shortest amount of time? This...
by | Jul 14, 2017 | Donald Liss, Pain Management, Professional Overview | 0 Comments
The average adult spends roughly 2-4 hours a day looking down at their mobile phones or reading on a tablet. This can cause a lot of damage to the spine and is often referred to as text neck. Researchers are stating that this is beginning to happen in children as...
by | Jul 10, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness, Professional Overview | 0 Comments
Your heart is one of if not the most important organ in your body. Making sure it is healthy and working efficiently is paramount in leading a healthy and long life. Does your heart benefit from exercise? How does exercise affect your heart overall and in the long...
by | Jul 6, 2017 | Fitness, Professional Overview | 0 Comments
Yoga has been known to have many positive effects on the body and mind, but did you know that a recent study shows that yoga can be very effective for people who experience lower back pain. It is important to note that only specific poses are effective for decreasing...
by | Jun 8, 2017 | Donald Liss, Fitness | 0 Comments
It’s summer, the weather’s beautiful, and you’re ready to get outside. Summer weather seems to invite physical activity. The long, sunny days are perfect for runners, bikers, and swimmers. But the summer heat can also be an obstacle. Difficult exercise in hot weather...
by | Jun 8, 2017 | Donald Liss | 0 Comments
Listen: The biggest complaint older patients have about their doctors is that the doctors do not listen. Feeling like their doctor is not paying attention to their concerns about their health can make them feel frustrated, unimportant, and ultimately, less likely to...
