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Check out Caryn Bregman's blog, No Pain Exercise, for information surrounding physical therapy, Performing Arts & Sports Injuries, and general health & wellness. Get in shape safely, stay in shape, feel good!

Letter to The Editor: Re: “The Right Stride,” by Gretchen Reynolds

I have seen far too many injured runners, hurt as a result of repetitive bad form, buy into the notion that one’s “natural” stride is most e

Caryn Bregman

Aug 14, 20171 min read

Warning: Exercise Garments May Not Be Safe

So how do you buy workout clothes that are safe? Clothes should be comfortable and easy to get on and take off.

Oct 6, 20152 min read

Re: Ask Well, “Muscle Knots,” by Gretchen Reynolds Tuesday, July 14, 2015 Science Section

Faulty biomechanics and muscle overuse are not the same as slouching...

Jul 30, 20152 min read

Preventing Injuries with Exercise

Can injuries be prevented with exercise? The answer is absolutely. But there is a caveat. Exercise done correctly, addressing one’s...

Caryn Bregman

Jul 16, 20152 min read

Listen to Your Body: Dizziness, Nausea, Difficulty Breathing are Red Flags

Feeling sick, nauseous, out of breath, dizzy are red flags that something is wrong, something, that if not addressed, could have disastro...

Jun 3, 20152 min read

Determining What Exercises Will Enable You to Get in Shape Safely

Have you been working out and not seeing the changes you hoped for? Do stairs seem difficult despite the fact that you are doing high...

Caryn Bregman

Jun 1, 20153 min read

How to Remain Fit While Rehabilitating an Injury

Maintaining a good level of fitness during a rehabilitation period can be instrumental toward getting better.

Mar 25, 20153 min read

How does one choose the best intensity to work out at without ending up in the emergency room?

How do you determine what the best resistance is or intensity to work at when exercising?

Feb 20, 20152 min read

What is Your Best Body?

What is your best body? Whether you are a professional or recreational athlete, a newcomer to exercise or someone with a chronic...

Caryn Bregman

Feb 12, 20151 min read

New Years Fitness Delusion

It is now several weeks since the first of the year. Many of you have had all of the best intentions to get in shape.

Jan 22, 20152 min read

Why You Should Think Twice About Yet Another High Intensity Fitness Regimen

While the 7 Minute Workout may improve muscular strength and may, as its founder purports, engage smaller overlooked muscles, the...

Nov 4, 20141 min read

What is Ideal alignment and posture? Why does this matter in exercise or fitness regimens?

Too often the desire to achieve quick results, at high intensities, works at the expense of good form and proper body mechanics.

Oct 24, 20142 min read

Myth # 2: No Pain, No Gain

Continuing to work through pain will just result in more damage. There will be no gain; once there is injury you're back to where you began.

Aug 7, 20142 min read

ACL Injury Prevention, New York Times

ACL injuries are a very big problem facing young athletes today.

Apr 3, 20141 min read

Letter to The Editor: Re: “A Leg Up on a Knee Injury”

Caryn Bregman

Mar 31, 20141 min read

Myth #1: You can get in shape in an absurdly short amount of time

Numerous extreme fitness regimens are promising that by exercising at extreme intensities one can become fit in a very short amount of time.

Mar 24, 20142 min read

Welcome to No Pain Exercise!

Our mission is to help you address your fitness needs, vent your frustrations, and steer you in the best direction for your needs.

Mar 13, 20142 min read

Letter to The Editor: Re “Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing”

Re: “Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing” (Cases, Feb. 17)

Caryn Bregman

Feb 23, 20091 min read