January is the month for New Year’s resolutions, quick weight loss tips, extreme diets and major goals. According to the US News & World Report, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. So what’s the problem? If we enter the new year gung-ho about achieving these goals why do they tend to fail?

If decorating the house with lights and climbing up to the top of the tree sound familiar, you might want to read this blog on the most common holiday injuries and how to avoid them.

Nobody wants to have surgery unless it’s absolutely necessary. But how do you know if it’s necessary to have a total knee replacement? No two patients are alike, but I typically ask my patients two questions before we decide that it’s time to visit the orthopedic surgeon:

If you’ve ever experienced vertigo, you understand how disconcerting and uncomfortable it can be. Vertigo is a symptom that causes you to feel as though everything around you is moving or spinning and is associated with dizziness and spinning. For some people, vertigo makes it hard to complete everyday tasks.

Meniscus tears are common and seen regularly in physical therapy practices around the country. These injuries are seen with direct contact to the knee or with non-contact, cutting movements.

Headaches are not just a nuisance, they can be debilitating. If you’ve never had a serious headache or migraine, count your blessings. For those who have, you know exactly what we mean. Oftentimes headaches are harmless and go away on their own, but when you start to have headaches more often than not, it may be time to check in with a physician.

It’s summer time and the Word Cup has gotten us all excited to play soccer. Doesn’t take much convincing to get you out and onto the field, right? Well, there are a few things you should know first to keep yourself from getting injured.

Cupping is an alternative therapy originating from China that uses cups to create suction on the surface of the skin. This therapy is used to aid in healing and increasing blood flow. Cupping is a helpful treatment for many conditions.

With the iconic Brooklyn Half Marathon just a day away, it’s the perfect time to discuss the best post-race recovery hacks for all you avid runners and marathoners. Running a marathon is no joke, and if you are planning on participating, you’ve likely been preparing for the big day. But have you thought about your post marathon recovery treatment yet?

As promised, below are some of the techniques that can be used with the fitness tools discussed in my previous blog post. Note that there are many different activities and drills that can be performed in addition to the one’s that I show here.

We’ve all been patiently waiting for the warm weather to make its lasting appearance this season. With spring finally in the air, recreational sports and outdoor activities are on our minds. We’ve prepared some quick tips to prepare your body for this sports season.

Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences a woman can go through in her life, but understandably, it takes a major toll on the body. Some new mothers think bouncing back post pregnancy is close to impossible, but we’re here to tell you while it might not be easy, it is doable.

We take great pride in the work we do with our hands in physical therapy. But what about when you’re at home, on the road, at work, or sippin’ a pina colada on vacation? We like to empower our patients to help them take control of their own lives. Part of this is to help our patients remain committed to their program, and another part of it is to make sure the manual therapy we perform carries over.

You might have vivid memories of your mother or grandmother telling you to stand up straight and sit up straight as a child. If you thought they were just being critical, think again.

Anyone who has experienced the effects of a stroke personally, or through someone you know, understands just how scary they can be, not just during the stroke but after. While these are all very real and common symptoms post-stroke, rehabilitation for stroke patients has advanced significantly and can drastically improve your long-term results, especially when starting physical therapy early.

All too often we see patients come to us with complaints of headaches that are stemming from the base of their skull and projecting to the orbital region. This is a classic cervicogenic headache, which is a real pain in the neck (pun intended). Patients who suffer from this typically lack range of motion in their neck, and have tenderness and pain when pressing on the upper neck region.

cause difficulties with standing and walking and put those affected at a higher risk of falling. Older adults especially are at a higher risk to have these types of issues that can lead to a fall. “According to the CDC, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Physical therapists can help in risk reduction and prevention of falls.”

One of the most common questions a physical therapist is asked is “Should I use ice or should I use heat?”. While these are simple methods, both ice and heat offer highly effective healing, when used in the right situations. 

The holiday season is a busy time for us all- preparing dinner, shopping for gifts, and welcoming family from all over the country. Although we are all busy, the snow tends to show no mercy. We see a lot of shoulder pain and back pain from shoveling during the winter.