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Scar Massage When, Why and How with Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM

Scar Massage: When, Why, and How? 

September 16, 2022

Most people are familiar with scars, because most of us have a few. When the body produces collagen fibers to close and heal a wound…

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Steps for Strides Week 6

Steps for Strides Week 6: Add Speed

September 13, 2022

Last week, we added a bit more time to one walk to work toward increased stamina with stable form. Now that you have spent several…

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The Power of Letting Go

The Power of Letting Go

September 8, 2022

Most of us place emphasis on autonomy. It’s important to feel that we are in command of our decisions. That is why the loss of…

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Steps for Strides Week 5: Slow and Steady

Steps for Strides Week 5: Slow and Steady

September 6, 2022

Now that you’ve been moving for a few weeks, it’s time to add an essential component: length. Making Strides is a relatively long walk. While…

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Steps for Strides Week 4: Treat Your Feet

Steps for Strides Week 4: Treat Your Feet

August 30, 2022

Long-term physical training is based on gradual increases in intensity. As we enter the third week of training, remember that the goal is slow, steady…

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First Annual National Got Checked Day

Got Checked Day Asks: Have You Had Your Breast Cancer Screening?

August 26, 2022

It’s the first ever national Got Checked Day, and our patient, Linda, wants to know: Did you get checked? “There is a need to modernize…

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#StepsForStrides Week 3: Head, Shoulders... Arms and Feet?

Steps for Strides Week Three: Head, Shoulders… Arms and Feet?

August 23, 2022

Last week, we went over the essential elements of proper walking posture. This week, in addition to keeping your head up and core straight, it…

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DIEP Flap the Advanced Course with Dr. David Light: Preserving Abdominal Wall Strength and Function

Preserving Abdominal Wall Strength and Function with DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction

August 22, 2022

In the first installment of DIEP Flap: the Advanced Course, we talked about restoring breast sensation. This time, we are going to delve into donor…

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August Is National Wellness Month

Recommit to Your Body and Mind for National Wellness Month

August 19, 2022

August is National Wellness Month! This month provides an opportunity to not only be mindful of our daily health habits but also to build new…

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NYBRA Plastic Surgery Proudly Supports PinkAid's Pink Purse Initiative Going Nationwide

Pink Aid Pink Purse is Now National

August 17, 2022

Many breast cancer patients find themselves both unable to work and faced with high medical costs. This devastating combination can make it difficult to pay…