By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja, PT DPT Recently I came across a post in social media narrating an incident involving a woman who returned to work after a one year gap and was turned down for an interview by HR, citing the gap and questioning her ability (or deterioration thereof) because of said gap. Now stuff like this … More The Stunning, Absolutely Brilliant, Freaking Glorious Hole in My Resume
By: Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT We took our first vacation with the dog this year. Cooper just turned one and due to Covid and life in general, we were unable to take him to the beach until now. So we booked our usual place down the Cape and took off. The weather was great, things looked … More The Comedy of Errors: Vacation Version
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT, OCS, Pelvic Health PT “When I pull into the driveway…” “Every time I put the key in the lock to open the front door…” “Just as I enter the bathroom…” “As I turn the corner to get home…” “When I hear water run or when it;s cold…” If you have noticed leakage, … More Incontinence: Why do I Pee my Pants?
By: Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT As moms, we bear many mantles: wife, partner, mother, daughter, sister, professional roles, social responsibilities, friend, shoulder to cry on, empathetic listener, someone to just hold hands with, someone who will understand, and someone who will be there when needed. The mantles are many. They are beautiful, precious; they are also … More Why Moms Need Creativity
By: Tanvi Maharaja PT, DPT My son turns 15 this spring. It has been an amazing adventure watching him grow from a fun-loving, giggling, babbling toddler to the kind, empathetic, witty, smart teenager. As we were regaling him with his childhood stories (which obviously embarrassed him no end) and having fun at his expense, the discussion … More Growth: An Ongoing Journey
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a common but often misdiagnosed condition that mostly affects women of child-bearing age. This condition is characterized by endometrial (inner lining of the uterus) or endometrial-like tissue deposits located outside of the uterus, usually in the pelvis, but occasionally elsewhere too. Literature suggests that tissue … More National Endometriosis Awareness Month
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja “… and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Leadership comes naturally to some, while others need a little honing of skills, and some have talents that are best nurtured through following in the lead of a strong hand and a discerning eye. The world as we see it today definitely needs … More Raising Leaders
By: Dr Tanvi Maharaja, PT DPT | Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy In 1687, Sir Isaac Newton published Principia, heralding the dawn of classical physics. Herein, he described the laws of motion, the first being: An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion with the same speed and in the … More Inertia: Beyond Physics
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja We officially entered winter on 12/21/2020, the winter solstice. As the festival season ensues, so does the snow! And while we probably look forward to a white Christmas, it is a good time to think of all the precautions one should take as the snow piles up and the pathways freeze to ice. … More The F-word: Quick Tips on Fall Prevention
By: Dr. Tanvi Maharaja I looked out the windowTo a cold morning under an overcast skyI saw no sun nor bird nor bloom, Oh the dismay!I whined and moaned and complained all dayAnd as I went to bed, “at least,” thought I,“I have enough to get by.” I woke up the next day to see … More From a Place of Gratitude
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