Despite not having much of a spring this year, it’s safe to say that summer is upon us in NYC. Along with the warm weather and beautiful rays of sun comes the desire to be outside and active. One of the most popular summer physical activities is cycling. Whether you are an avid cyclist, signed up for multiple summer bike tours or just enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the park, you should be aware of the most common cycling injuries and how to prevent them.

Now that spring is in full fling in NYC, the warmer weather is quickly approaching and calendars are filling up with recreational weekend activities. For most of us, the normal work week consists of mainly indoor activities and minimal physical exertion, unless you consider sprinting to catch the train an Olympic sport. Nonetheless, trying to squeeze in physical activities and recreational sports on the weekends can cause more injuries than you may think.

In the last couple of years, CrossFit training has gained popularity with exercise and sports enthusiasts. You may have even walked by one of the many new CrossFit gyms popping up. With its popularity rising, injuries are also rising, causing news sources to name CrossFit as one of the “most dangerous workouts”. But what exactly is CrossFit training and how true are the reports that it is unsafe?

It is a fact that work injuries account for a large percentage of all reported injuries. When you think of a work injury, more often than not you think of a construction worker at a jobsite or an employee operating heavy machinery. But how often do you attribute the term “work injury” to someone who works in an office? While it is true that construction workers are at a higher risk of injury than others, we often fail to see that office workers are at risk for injuries as well. 

As New Yorkers, we have an advantage in healthcare that many of us are unaware of. The American Physical Therapy Association passed a law allowing residents of the state of New York to receive a physical therapy evaluation and treatment without needing the referral of another doctor. This law, called Direct Access, gives us New Yorkers in a sense a “fast pass” to receiving the care we need, when we need it, allowing for a speedier recovery and more effective healing.

We all know getting ready in the morning can be a difficult task. But, by adding just 6 simple stretches to your routine, you can start your day off right and prepare your body for a pain-free, energetic day. Say goodbye to morning stiffness with these 6 easy stretches you can complete as soon as you get out of bed.