It seems that winter is far from over with snowfall for this year, so here are some helpful tips in preparation for the snowstorm that is coming tonight! For those of you to whom I expressed my...
Helpful Tips for the Pending Snowstorm!
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October is National Physical Therapy Month! What does “PT” even mean?
What is "PT" or "physical therapy"? For some who have experienced it, the definition varies from literally undergoing "pain and torture" to getting hot/cold packs with "electric tingling", or just...
Mobility vs. Flexibility??
Ever get confused about "mobility" versus "flexibility" ? These terms are often used interchangeably, and while they are not the same, each has an important function in how we move. So what is...
At Long Last, the Gym is Back!
For those of us in NJ, we received the long-awaited news that gyms can finally re-open for indoor use starting today, September 1, 2020! After nearly 6 months of trying to stay active at home...
“Golfer’s Elbow” (Medial Epicondylitis)
Another common injury seen with tennis, but with a different sport name is called “golfer’s elbow” or medial epicondylitis. Similar to lateral epicondylitis, it is painful condition at the tendons...
“How can I still get physical therapy during these times?”
"COVID-19" and "Coronavirus" have been two of the most searched terms on Google, and the most talked about on the news and among your family and friends. It has caused such a dramatic change in our...
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris (ECU) Injury
The extensor carpi ulnar (ECU) muscle plays a key role not only in the active movements of wrist extension and ulnar deviation but also in providing stability to the ulnar side of the wrist. The ECU...
Tips for Tennis Racquet Selection
With spring upon us, tennis becomes a popular sport (one of my favorites) that many people take up outdoors. Given the current situation that we’re facing, it’s an excellent option to get out of the...
Hip Extensor Strength Progression
Many people can benefit from posterior chain strengthening, specifically targeting the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and spinal extensors, which will improve your body’s resilience and performance....
Seated Mobility Exercises
Feeling stiff and uncomfortable in your back and neck when sitting at your desk at work? Spending hours in the same stationary position feels like crap, especially when we were made to move. Work...