A balanced combination of rest and recovery along with proper diet and hydration should be part of any fitness regimen. Exercise is an essential part of maintaining general health and fitness but post workout rest and recovery is often overlooked. It’s important to make a plan and allocate a proper amount of time to rest and recover. Recovery is multifaceted … Read More
Are You Squatting Correctly?
Squats are one of the best exercises to increase your fitness and strength- but only if they are done properly. To make sure your squats aren’t falling victim to poor technique and improper initiation of the squat. People often initiate squats by bending the knees and dropping their weight straight down. The knees then come too far past the toes, … Read More
Transformation of a Rugby Player: Part 2
The first part of our 5 part series on The Transformation of Rugby player we taught our rugby player to expand her length and rotation ability. We taught her to expand her ability to lengthen on the same side (Ipsilateral) and increase her ability toward diagonal length (Contralateral length). Sprinting has Ipsilateral and Contralateral movement that requires greater flexibility and … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Your Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive Capsulitis, more commonly known as Frozen Shoulder has many different ideologies. The most frequent cause of Frozen Shoulder is an injury to the shoulder that causes excessive inflammation and pain. If the pain is excessive, and the patient prevents movement of the shoulder, scar tissue can form in the shoulder capsule. The scar tissue or adhesion limit the elasticity … Read More
Transformation of a Rugby Player: Part 1
The inherent nature of a rugby player is to stay low to the ground and compact, which aides the ability to tackle and absorb the forces of being tackled, as well generating greater power with a lower center of gravity. The more gifted rugby athletes play the Back Position and need speed and the ability to accelerate. Speed and acceleration … Read More
Opencare selects James Fowler Physical Therapy to “Patients Choice Awards”
James Fowler PT was awarded the “Patient’s Choice Award” by Opencare on November 13th. After reviewing hundreds of different physical therapy practices Opencare chose James Fowler Physical Therapy due to “their commitment to quality service and patient care.”
5 Stretches to Start Your Day
Many New Yorker’s wake up each morning to a buzzing alarm, jump out of bed, shower, brush their teeth, get dressed and run out the door to the office where many sit static for extended periods of time. Your body can benefit from performing stretches when you wake up not only mentally but physically as well. Morning stretches help increase range … Read More
Importance of Core: Part 4
Phase four of “The Core” blog series is the start to learning how to maintain neutral position when the back is not supported by the floor. The exercises below challenge patients to expand neutral spine from a neutral lumbar position to the head/tail bone connection where the neutral spine is reached by counter tension. In simpler terms the crown of the … Read More
Morrison Whole Food Bars
We are excited to announce we will now offer Dr. Morrison’s Whole Food Bars in our lower Manhattan office! Dr. Morrison has developed new whole food bars that are nutritious, delicious and incredibly satisfying. His goal was to create a healthy and tasty snack that can also serve as a light meal replacement. They are fantastic on-the-go and provide lasting … Read More
Importance of Core: Part 3
Bent Knee Fall Outs Unsupported Lie on your back with your knees bent and your lower back in neutral position (not completely flat against the mat but not too arched off – in between). Activate your lower abdominals (transversus abdomini) by exhaling and sinking your belly button down to your spine. Maintain a steady abdominal breathing while you lift one … Read More