Winter Blues The days are shorter and the weather outside is cold. That means winter is here and with winter comes winter pains. Most people have shoveled snow and if you have not well you are one of the lucky ones. Shoveling snow can put a strain on your back, shoulders, and chest. 11,500 people [...]
It’s that time of the year, winter is coming! Winter recreational activities such as skiing, snowboarding or ice skating are very popular during this time of the year. It is important to know the safest ways to enjoy these activities to prevent any injuries from happening. Advance Physical Therapy in Queens and Long Island, deals [...]
The Basics of Balance We spend most of our lives trying to balance many things whether it be our checkbook, time management, or even or diet. But the most important thing we need is the physical balance, and as we age it is key to have balance to keep doing the things we love [...]
Get Involved November was American Diabetes Month and now is the time to make a difference. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it is not controlled it can lead to problems like blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems. For those who do [...]
Often times when an orthopedic patient has been operated on, they need rehabilitation in order to speed up the recovery process and prevent future injuries in the area that has been operated on. Because physical therapy (PT) implements exercise and conditioning into its programs, PT as part of the rehabilitation process can be extremely beneficial [...]
Why Choose Physical Therapy? Staring all the way back in 1914 after World War I physical therapy was used to help rehabilitate soldiers coming back from the war. Today, physical therapy has taken on many different specialties by helping those who are injured or in pain get back to feeling right. With the goal [...]
At Advance Physical Therapy, we offer K-Laser therapy in Wantagh, Lindenhurst, Astoria, and Valley Stream. It has been amazing for us to see how K-Laser therapy has dramatically helped our patients and we wanted to share more information about K-Laser therapy for those who are unsure of what it is or how it could help. [...]
Unfortunately, the medical complications that can occur for an individual tend to become more frequent throughout the aging process.These complications while coming later with age can also develop as a result of genetics. Specifically, arthritis is a disease that fits these criteria and it affects both young and elderly individuals. Arthritis is a painful chronic [...]
With school football season in full swing, it’s important to know how to prevent, treat and prepare for any injuries that might affect a young player. Physical therapy should be an important aspect of your season- checking in with your physical therapist is integral in order to maintain well being and proper training. The good [...]
October is here and so is National Physical Therapy Month! This month we will be celebrating by raising awareness of physical therapy as a safe and alternative option to opioids for the long-term treatment of chronic pain! At Advanced Physical Therapy we strive to give each patient quality care and customize each session for your [...]
