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New Year, New Programs!

Posted by Brandi D’Amico on January 4, 2018

This New Year has escorted in some seriously cold weather. It's the perfect time for the launch of exciting new sports and recreational classes that will get kids moving and active! So come join us inside at the JCC and see what these new programs are all about! MINI- MACCABI (grades 3-6) Do you LOVE sports? Then this is a perfect program for you! A once monthly …

The Bigger Picture

Posted by Brooks Weaver on December 18, 2017

During the Chanukah season, we are reminded of the importance of light. "Light" is often used in the Torah to mean knowledge and wisdom. Embracing our role in lighting the world can be extremely powerful, both individually and collectively, and there is no better way to do that than “taking the show on the road” - to the JCC Maccabi Games®. Each year, the JCC of Greater …

Sports are so much more than sports!

Posted by Brandi D’Amico on November 24, 2017

With the seasons changing and a chill in the air, you might be starting to look at indoor activities to keep your child busy through the cold winter months. But does your child really need to start learning sports at such a young age? Contrary to what you may think, the word “sports” is just a small part of the class. The underlying benefits of enrolling …

Great Camp = Happy Campers

Posted by Lewis Sohinki on November 6, 2017

James and Rachel Levinson Day Camp: By the Numbers We learned a lot from our survey of last summer's camp families. Please join us at Pittsburgh's premier day camp this summer! For more information and to register (it's Early Bird season - get the best rates for summer 2018!) contact Lewis Sohinki, Camp Director, at 412-697-3537, or fill out the contact form and we'll get right back …

Everyone’s a Winner…

Posted by Jeremy Kelley on October 25, 2017

Admit it, when you read the title, you thought, “Oh, great, another coach giving us their two cents about participation trophies in youth sports today!?!?!?” And while I could go on for hours about that subject, I am more interested in another interpretation of this title – specifically the multitude of physical, emotional and mental benefits that come from participation in team sports. Team sports are …

Variety leads to happier and healthier athletes

Posted by Jeremy Kelley on September 1, 2017

As both a parent and a coach, nothing frustrates me more than specialization. Gone are the days of the two- or three-sport athlete. The trend over the past decade or two has been for young athletes to begin concentrating on one specific sport from a very young age all the way through their high school and college years as if this punches their ticket to playing …

Drink your water!

Posted by Patti Sciulli on May 5, 2017

It's Drinking Water Week -- a good time to remind us of the many, many benefits of drinking water. Here are some of the benefits of staying hydrated from Patti Sciulli, our JCC expert on fitness and building a lifelong healthy habits: Improved digestion: Every system in the body requires water to function properly. Water helps distribute the nutrients we consume, making the vitamins and minerals …

March Madness: We Feel It Year-Round at the JCC

Posted by Jeremy Kelley on March 16, 2017

Ahhh…March Madness…the time of year where die-hard fans, casual fans and just about everyone in-between focuses their attention on basketball and their NCAA Tournament brackets! Here at the JCC, we are no different – whether it’s Sherree Hall running her annual poll for the staff or the typical conversations between members about their brackets or their favorites to win it all or who they like …

Ask the PT: Hot or Cold?

Posted by Scott Rosen on December 2, 2016

I am often asked whether heat or ice is better to use for pain or minor injuries. Like many answers in the physical therapy world, it depends. The first 48-72 hours after an injury is known as the acute phase. There will be localized pain, inflammation and possible redness at the injury site. During this time it is appropriate to use ice. The goal is to …

What is Physical Therapy?

Posted by Scott Rosen on November 15, 2016

"Physical Therapy is an active approach to your wellness via a combination of manual techniques, rehabilitation exercise and movement analysis. We’re not going to do all it for you; we’re going to teach and educate and show you how to continue to independently maintain well-being and functionality." Scott Rosen, PT, DPT, Clinic Director and Physical Therapist for the new Physical Therapy clinic at the JCC in Squirrel Hill, …

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