Physical Therapy in Astoria, NY Lower back problems are one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor’s office and the most common cause of disability among adults under the age of forty-five. In most situations, low back pain is the result of simple training and is a self-limiting condition, that with treatment, [...]
Click Here to Learn More! Elbow dislocations are the second most common dislocations in adults and the most common dislocation in children. An elbow dislocation is when the joint surfaces of an elbow are separated. If your elbow dislocation does not require surgery, physical therapy is a great option to ensure a successful recovery. [...]
Choosing the right lifestyle isn’t always easy, as many of us know, as it takes a lot of time and commitment to get accustomed to new routines and can take months to start seeing results. However, at the end of each and every day, the rewards of developing a new practice can be life changing [...]
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, where the goal is to bring awareness to the rising national epidemic. This month provides a great platform for people, especially the parents of overweight children, to have a conversation about the dangers of obesity. Research shows one in three children are considered obese or overweight, and the [...]
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome is a serious condition in which the rotator cuff tendons are immobile and compressed during shoulder movements, resulting in pain due to the tendons and bursa being injured. The condition is caused by tightness in the muscles, leaving no movement in the shoulder as the structures are pulled too tightly together and [...]
The end of summer is closely approaching, and while class may not be back in session just yet, some schools have already began practicing and preparing for the upcoming sports season. As a student athlete or a parent of a student athlete, you may be thinking about how to prepare yourself before the action begins. [...]
With the summer just getting started, it is very tempting to go outside and take part in many different activities. Things such as swimming, running, biking, or simply going for a walk come to mind. While these can be fun, there are precautions that must be taken before getting outside, as they can also be [...]
ACL tears are one of the most dreaded injuries an athlete can suffer and have been increasingly common in sports such as basketball, football, soccer, and many more. One of the most daunting aspects in recovering from an ACL tear is that it is extremely painful and the rehabilitation is long and arduous. However, rehab [...]
Often times stretching is put off until “next time” or “later”, when in reality, stretching is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Everyone wants to jump right into the fun stuff like playing sports or lifting weights without taking the time to stretch properly. If people knew the importance [...]
With the specialization of sports becoming a common occurrence at a very young age, familiar injuries arise. An injury that is occurring regularly in young baseball players is Medial Apophysitis, or little leaguer’s elbow. […]
