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Congratulations to Steven Srebnik
Steven Srebnik was presented with Westfair Publication's prestigious Doctors of Distinction Award on September 24, 2020 in the Category of "Caring for All."
September 25, 2020 Read More
A Review Of Physical Therapy Tactics For Common Injuries In Sports
In our last post, we answered some of the most frequently asked questions about physical therapy and sports-related injuries. Now, we're going to take a closer look at the specific components of physical therapy programs for several common injuries in spo…
November 23, 2021 Read More
Physical Therapy is the Safest Way to Recovery After An Injury
As we explained in our last newsletter, there are several steps you can take and training habits you can change that will reduce your odds for suffering an injury in your sport. But even if an athlete closely follows all these steps and takes every preven…
November 16, 2021 Read More
Staying Fit Year-Round May Reduce Risk of Sports-Related Injuries
Regardless of an athlete’s age, sport, fitness level, or years of experience, some risk for injury will always exist. In general, the more contact and cutting movements that are involved in the sport, the higher the risk for acute—or traumatic—injuries. T…
November 9, 2021 Read More
The 5 Most Common Sports-Related Injuries
Sports have the power to bring athletes—and their fans—to the highest of highs, as well as the lowest of lows. The highs usually include achieving an optimal fitness level, performing well on a consistent basis, and winning lots of games, matches, or race…
November 2, 2021 Read More
Reviewing National Physical Therapy Month: Other Injuries And Disorder
October is a special month for our profession, as it marks the annual National Physical Therapy Month campaign. All month long, physical therapists and physical therapist assistants around the country work to boost public awareness about physical therapy …
October 26, 2021 Read More
Reviewing National Physical Therapy Month: Knee, Ankle, And Foot
This October, we’re celebrating National Physical Therapy Month once again. The national campaign, which has been held annually since 1981, is meant to increase public awareness about physical therapy and to highlight the various ways in which the lives o…
October 19, 2021 Read More
Reviewing National Physical Therapy Month: Shoulder, Elbow, And Wrist
October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual campaign that’s intended to increase public awareness about physical therapy and highlight the multitude of ways that patients’ lives can improve from treatment. To do our part in spreading the word an…
October 12, 2021 Read More
Reviewing Conditions For National Physical Therapy Month: Neck & Back
October is a special time for our profession that we’d like you to be a part of. It is National Physical Therapy Month, which is an annual opportunity for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants around the country to campaign and speak out…
October 5, 2021 Read More
Answers To Your Frequently Asked Questions About Preventing Falls
If you still have questions about what you can do to prevent falls, we have you covered. In our final newsletter of the month, we’re going to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about fall risk reduction to help ensure you’r…
September 28, 2021 Read More
Education Should Also Play A Significant Role in Fall Prevention
It should be clear by now that falls are a major problem in the elderly community. And as we’ve shown, active, exercise-based prevention programs are one of the most beneficial ways to help at-risk adults avoid falls by improving areas like strength, ba…
September 21, 2021 Read More
Exercise-Based Prevention Programs May Reduce The Risk For Falls
As we explained in our last newsletter, falls represent one of the greatest burdens on the population over 65 years, and consequently, the entire healthcare system. While not all falls result in serious injury, those that do can have significant long-term…
September 14, 2021 Read More
Falls Can Have Dire Consequences And Major Costs For Older Adults
Although falls in older adults are responsible for nearly one million hospitalizations and tens of billions of dollars in healthcare spending, many people are not properly informed about the scope of the problem or what they can do to address it. This is …
September 7, 2021 Read More
Most Cases Of Tennis Elbow Will Improve With Physical Therapy
Tennis is a great form of physical activity that works out many parts of the body due to its demanding dynamics, but just like every other sport, it also comes with a risk for injury. The most common injury in the sport is called lateral epicondylitis, …
August 24, 2021 Read More
Elbow Pain Is Common In Golfers Due To Repetitive Bending & Twisting
So far, we’ve been primarily focusing on repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) that result from performing the same movements regularly in one’s occupation. But sports—both as a profession and a recreational activity—typically require certain motions …
August 17, 2021 Read More
A Physical Therapy Program Is Best For Nerve-Related Repetitive Strain
Our hands are the main tools that we use to navigate the world around us. Most—if not all—professions require some use of the hands to complete the task, whether that’s grooming dogs, typing at a computer, or trimming trees. Unfortunately, these rep…
August 10, 2021 Read More
Repeating Same Movements Every Day Can Lead To Painful Symptoms
Throughout a typical day, you use your hands, wrists, and elbows almost constantly. From vigorously brushing your teeth in the morning, to switching the lights off before bed, and during just about every other action in between, these joints are frequentl…
August 3, 2021 Read More
Correcting Posture Is Hard Work That Often Requires Physical Therapy
By now, the many ways in which posture can influence the body and the importance of practicing good posture should be abundantly clear. If you’re interested in taking more control over your own posture, performing the exercises and techniques described …
July 27, 2021 Read More
Proper Breathing Is Key To Posture And Pain
In our first newsletter, we briefly mentioned how bad posture, neck pain, and respiratory function are all related. This relationship is worth a closer examination, too, as improving the way you breath is a key to better posture, reduced pain, and less st…
July 20, 2021 Read More
Answers To Your Frequently Asked Questions About Posture And Pain
In our last post, we introduced you to the concept of posture, explained what is meant by good versus poor posture, and offered a few examples of painful conditions and other dysfunctions that may be related to poor posture. But since this was only the in…
July 13, 2021 Read More
If You’re Dealing With Pain, Consider Your Posture
You may not give much thought to your posture, but you probably should. Posture isn’t just about standing up straight to boost your appearance. Whether you keep good posture or poor posture may also have implications on certain aspects of your health an…
July 6, 2021 Read More
