Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 2, 2018 | Dec 2018 Jan 2019, Health
Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries. So, knowing your foot type is crucial when choosing walking or running shoes. To find your best shoe type, stand in front of a mirror in bare feet and shift your weight, observing your inner arch.
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Jan 26, 2017 | February - March 2017, Health
Difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Or taking longer for joints and muscles to loosen due to stiffness? The basic causes of morning stiffness are lack of physical activity, not sleeping properly and chronic conditions like arthritis. Try these strategies to...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2016 | December – January 2017, Health
Even for the fittest of grandparents, taking care of grandkids can really take a toll on your body. The most common areas of injury are the neck, shoulders, back and knees. Here are tips to prevent those aches and pains. If you are inactive, wrestling on the floor or...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Oct 1, 2016 | Health, October - November 2016
Walking on an Underwater Treadmill by Julie Moon, Physical Therapist from the Oct-Nov 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Aug 1, 2016 | August - September 2016, Health
Avoid Luggage Injuries by Julie Moon, Physical Therapist from the August-September 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Jun 1, 2016 | Health, June - July 2016
Lumbar Stenosis Misdiagnosis by Julie Moon, Physical Therapist from the June-May 2016 issue of Generations Magazine, Hawai‘i’s Resource for Life
Generations Magazine | Feb 1, 2016 | Articles, Editorial, February - March 2016
Generations Magazine calls upon Hawai‘i’s experts — from financial and legal advisors to health care professionals and noted chefs — to produce informative and meaningful resources for our local seniors and their families. We are grateful for their contributions....
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2015 | Articles, December - January 2016, Health
Statistics show that a majority of U.S. patients who require an amputation are age 65 and older. Amputation will likely intensify feelings of dependency, depression and helplessness: I’m too old now to learn to live without a limb. Who cares anyway? Who knows how many...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Apr 1, 2015 | April - May 2015, Articles, Health
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 33 percent of adults 65 and older suffer from osteoarthritis (OA). Mayo Clinic reports that OA is the most common form of arthritis, when protective cartilage wears down, creating...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2014 | Articles, December - January 2015, Health
If starting a new exercise routine is part of your self-improvement plan this year, you may want to consider Ai Chi. Ai (meaning “love”) Chi (“breath/essence/ being”) is a graceful form of aquatic exercise that involves a series of movements performed in a slow,...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Jun 1, 2014 | Articles, Health, June - July 2014
We have all heard the term “rotator cuff.” What is a rotator cuff? A group of four muscles: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis and teres minor that connects the shoulder blade (scapula) to the arm bone (humerus). The rotator cuff tendons are key to a healthy...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Dec 1, 2013 | Articles, December - January 2014, Health
One-third of the population over the age of 65 falls each year, and the risk increases proportionately with age. At 80 years, over half of seniors fall annually. Those who take a spill often develop a fear of falling. Fear gone unchecked may lead to limiting...
Generations Magazine Staff | Aug 1, 2013 | August - September 2013, Editor's Note
Wow, where has the time gone! Generations Magazine is entering its 4th year of being Hawai‘i’s “Resource for Life.” We strive to educate and inform families and our senior community on a wide range of topics, from health and active living to caregiving and scam...
Julie Moon, Physical Therapist | Aug 1, 2013 | Articles, August - September 2013, Health
As the most vital member of your own health care team, it’s important for you to know how to choose the right physical therapist who can maximize your healthcare dollars. Tips for choosing a physical therapist: Freedom to Choose: You are not obligated to accept the...
