One of the most commonly associated injuries with tennis, given that it literally has “tennis” in the name. “Tennis elbow,” or lateral epicondylitis, as it’s known medically, is basically a painful...
Hybrid PT Physical Therapy and Performance
Injury Prevention
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...
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...
Tennis Warm Up Drills
Spring is right around the corner and tennis is one of the popular sports activities (and one of my favorite) that many people participate in. An important tip prior to participating in any moderate...
In-Network vs Out-of-Network?
How do you go about choosing the right physical therapist? What is the difference between being in-network versus out-of-network, and what does it really mean when you hear "we work with your...
Do You Wake Up With Neck and Back Pain or Stiffness?
A common question that we hear from people who wake up with these issues at their neck and back is "what is the best mattress and pillow to sleep on to avoid feeling like this?" While these may not...
What is Physical Therapy?
What is "physical therapy"? For many people, they're not exactly sure what physical therapy even is. For some who have experienced it, the definition varies from literally undergoing "pain...