Swimming is a great full-body workout that's easy on the joints and excellent for cardiovascular health. However, the repetitive overhead motion of swimming strokes can put swimmers at risk for shoulder injuries. At Sarrica PT, we frequently see and treat various shoulder issues in swimmers. Understanding the common injuries and how to prevent them is crucial for maintaining a healthy, pain-free swimming routine.

In this blog, we'll delve into what rheumatoid arthritis is, its impact on daily life, and how physical therapy can play a crucial role in rheumatoid arthritis treatment in NYC, managing its symptoms and improving overall well-being.

Elevate your fitness game while staying injury-free?. We’re discussing the most common HIIT injuries and how to navigate them. Optimize your workouts with proper form, smart progression, and strategic recovery to minimize the risk of injury. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to HIIT, these expert insights will help you push your limits while prioritizing your body's well-being.

It's hard to escape the barrage of messages encouraging us to shed those holiday pounds and embark on a new, skinnier version of ourselves. However, at Sarrica Physical Therapy in Brooklyn, we're here to offer a different perspective—one that emphasizes the importance of making lasting, positive changes for your overall well-being rather than just focusing on the number on the scale.

Making the decision to live a healthier life can mark a huge turning point for you. Positive changes can make you feel better both physically and mentally. While personal longevity and happiness should be your top priority when planning your new lifestyle, it doesn't hurt to keep in mind the possible financial benefits.

What surprises many people is that exercise has been shown to be as effective as medication for pain relief in many types of arthritis, without the side effects.

Do you think you’re too busy to take time for self-care, or that you just don’t have the money to invest in your well-being? Here are five tips that will help you stay healthy both mentally and physically, no matter what life throws at you:

Learning how to manage your chronic pain is critical to your quality of life, and while you may feel at a loss, Sarrica Physical Therapy and Wellness wants you to know there is hope. Here are a few considerations for meeting the issue head-on and managing it into the future so it doesn’t manage you.

Sarrica PT performs different types of physiotherapy techniques that treat swimming injuries.

After 15 years in the field of physical therapy and strength & conditioning, I have often noticed that individuals are busy with everyday life and don’t invest enough time on themselves.

These drills will help you reach a better back squat! They will also help you to prevent injuries commonly associated with back squatting (low back pain, hip/groin pain, anterior knee pain).

Squatting is one of the most important movement patterns that we perform in the gym and in everyday life! In this 2-Part blog series, we discuss back squat compensations, why they could be happening, and how to correct the issue(s), leading to a better back squat!

Physical Therapist Dr. Paul Nasri discusses Plantar Fasciitis including the signs, symptoms and top 5 exercises for plantar fasciitis.

As physical therapists, we see a lot of injuries. We love helping our clients to heal, but we also want to help our clients avoid injury altogether. So many injuries can be prevented, and it’s actually pretty simple to do so. Check out what you should be doing to avoid injury (and us, but we’ll forgive you).

Neck pain is, well… a pain in the neck. There are many reasons why your neck may be giving you trouble, so we are here to help! Our top neck pain doctors are in Brooklyn and NYC and ready to treat you.

Here are some fun, physical exercise breaks you can do with your child while gearing up for remote learning this Fall.

You’ve finished your workout, and it’s very tempting to skip your stretch, take a shower, and call it a day. It’s not a big deal, right? Wrong!