The Effect of Posture on Shoulder Pain
Studies have shown that posture can in fact play a very big role in the development of shoulder problems. One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is SAIS (subacromial impingement syndrome).
How to Treat Cervical Radiculopathy
What are the Cervical Radiculopathy symptoms to look out for and how can you treat it? We’ve packed all the details into this blog for you!
What is Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures performed today. For patients with hip pain and disability, THA can relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life.
Q & A About Telehealth
We’ve answered all the questions you have about Telehealth for physical therapy, including who it is good for, how we can help and if it is covered by insurance. Read our blog for more information.
Common Injuries in Mixed Martial Arts
MMA is a sport with a high injury rate, with an incidence of 25 injuries per 100 competitive fights. The majority of injuries are to the head and face, followed by the wrist and hand.
Makoplasty vs. Partial Knee Replacement
What is Makoplasty & Partial Knee Replacement? And Are You a Good Candidate?
How to Treat Tennis Elbow
Even if you’re not a tennis player, you might have experienced the dreaded Tennis Elbow. It’s actually not the most accurate of names since only a small percentage of Tennis Elbow cases are caused by playing tennis.
Classic Postural Deviations
We’ve all heard the words “fix your posture” or “stand up straight”! Most people instinctively arch their backs, push their chest out and squeeze their shoulders back. But is that appropriate for every postural problem?
The Impact of Massage Therapy on Breast Cancer
In this blog, we’ll outline how and why more and more providers are incorporating massage therapy into treatment plans for breast cancer patients.
The Ultimate Resolution - Finding A Work-Life Balance
As the year comes to a close there’s often a sense of pressure to come up with a resolution or a list of resolutions to better yourself in the New Year. Many of these resolutions revolve around fitness, weight loss, exercise and diets. While there’s nothing wrong with committing to a healthier lifestyle and getting in shape, this year we are taking the opportunity to focus on a bigger-picture resolution that can help set you in the right mind-set for success, physical and mental. Finding the “right” work-life balance.
Your End Of Year Benefits
As the year comes to a close, most of us are focused on getting the perfect holiday presents and preparing for family celebrations. But what about preparing for the end of the year by focusing on your health before you lose your benefits?
Recovery & Exercise Part 2
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Recovery & Exercise
We’ve put together the proper recovery techniques to keep our bodies injury free. Why is it that no one ever thinks about rest and recovery when exercising? Here are the do’s and don’ts.
4 Ways To Work Off That Halloween Candy
It’s Halloween, which means more likely than not, you’ll be sneaking in a few pieces (or a few handfuls) of candy. Those mini bags of M&Ms are harmless, right? That is unless you have twenty of them. Well here’s our take - everything is okay in moderation
Acupuncture and Migraines
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you likely understand that they can be debilitating, especially for chronic migraine sufferers. When traditional Western medicine hasn’t helped with migraine pain, migraine patients are often eager for other solutions.
How to Prevent Running Injuries
The New York City Marathon is coming up! If you’re a runner in training, it’s important to remember the most common running injuries and how to prevent them.
What Are The Best Exercises To Improve Your Posture?
This is the famous question that I get all the time from my physical therapy patients. We often see the infomercials about products claiming to improve your posture and make you sit up straight. More often that not we are purchasing these products online to try and mitigate the effects of gravity on us all.
Everything You Need To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Not all cases of Carpal Tunnel are the same. While many cases originate at the wrist, there is a possibility that it could be coming from compression of the cervical spine or both at the same time…
How to Improve Your Squat
Squats are one of the simplest and most effective ways to strengthen the lower body. However, if done incorrectly, they can actually be dangerous. Find out how to improve your squat to get the most out of it, and avoid injury.