Don't you wish those "Caution: Wet Floor" signs that we see in local supermarkets could be placed on the ground outdoors as well, saving us from slipping on the black ice that winter has so graciously bestowed upon us? Winter is definitely upon us and...
Common Ski and Snowboard Injuries Some people love winter sports and going away to ski or snowboard for a weekend. While both can be fun hobbies, they can also be quite dangerous if not properly prepared or experienced. If your are new the slopes, it would...
Graston Technique The concept of cross fiber massage may not be a new idea but the instruments used for this procedure is fairly new. The Graston Technique allows soft tissue to mobilize eliminating the formation of scar tissue. These new instruments allow clinicians to effectively detect...
Resistance Training for Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs when the flexible tissue at the end of the bones wears down. Resistance training is commonly used by physical therapists in order to increase tolerance and endurance for people experiencing osteoarthritis pain. Exercises such as...
Woman's Health Physical Therapy Although physical therapy is universally helpful to both men and women, physical therapists can tailor exercises to fit the specialized needs of both genders. It is important that these gender specific exercises for both men and women are performed by a specifically...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Vertigo If you have been suffering from dizzy spells or feel unbalanced, there is a good chance your vestibular system is out of whack. This is often a sign of vertigo. There are treatments that can help strengthen your vestibular system....
The Jaw and Physical Therapy Your jaw is guided by the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and issues with this joint is called temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The disorder is caused due to bad posture, chronic jaw clenching while sleeping, sleep alignment issues, a fracture, or other injuries....
The unfortunate side of aging is that more issues occur as more time passes. You may suddenly wake up with new aches in your knees or back or you may be experiencing a slow escalation of pain over time. Pain doesn’t have to be a necessary...
Proper Shoveling Technique The cold weather is approaching rapidly, and if there is one thing that native New Yorkers have to prepare for, it is snow. The idea of snow and the reality of snow are two separate entities entirely—snow is a beautiful thought, but in...
Managing Holiday Stress The holidays are a time of joy and celebration with friends and family, but it is also the time of year when stress, anxiety, and depression are at its highest. It is the time of year when not a day goes by without...