Yoga is a therapeutic practice used by people for centuries. It has restorative powers that can cure body aches and pains, as well as clear the mind. There have been many studies that show it can help with depression and anxiety. To say the least, yoga has many benefits and we’ve put together a list of these benefits below. 1. … Read More
5 Reminders the 2016 USA Olympic Swimming Team Reminded Us About Competing
While Olympic athletes are far from average, they still undergo body pain and injury. Each Olympic team is allowed a certain number of medical staff and said medical staff were hired to help maintain the wellbeing of the athlete. So we’ve put together a list of tips for your own recovery and success during competition based off the strategies of … Read More
4 Ways Foam Rolling Will Save Your Muscles
Whether you are an assiduous gym-goer, a once-a-month runner or recovering from an injury, you are going to have sore muscles at some point. You stretch post workout, and do your exercises but sometimes it doesn’t ease the pain. A foam roller is an inexpensive and small miracle worker that helps loosen tight muscles that stretching alone just doesn’t seem … Read More
11 Free Fitness Classes in New York City
Updated June 2018! Did you know that there are hundreds of free fitness classes all over New York? Catering to every intensity these free fitness classes are scattered throughout the day, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule. Below is a cross section of the various free classes available, featuring a little something for everyone. So whether you … Read More
Tips for Creating Nutritious Post-Workout Meals
Sometime this week, you probably went for a run. Maybe it was this morning; maybe it was 3 days ago. However, you might still be feeling the effects. For those of us who do not work out on a regular basis, you’re feeling it even more this morning. There is a chance you even had the unfortunate event of twisting … Read More
Overcoming Injuries at the Olympic Level
As the 2016 Summer Olympics games in Rio are rapidly approaching, the Olympic hopefuls are working their hardest to be prepared for competition. They have been training and mentally preparing for the last four years with dreams to bring home the gold. For some, their dreams are challenged when faced with a difficult injury. Based on a study completed by … Read More
Post ACL Reconstruction
A couple clips from a current patient in February 2015, who had an ACL Reconstruction Surgery in June 2014. He is planning to return to skiing and these are a few of the exercises he has been doing to replicate the stress of skiing variable terrain. NOTE: Correct foot position on landing to a more neutral position and increase hip stabilization … Read More
Returning to Sports Post Injury
Around the globe there are a number of great doctors, physical therapists and trainers who have taken on the task of guiding an athlete back to the field. It’s a difficult task that requires a specific problem list, willingness to follow through and an intuitive nature to train the athlete in the moment. Working with elite athletes comes with the challenge of … Read More
6 Stretches To Minimize Back Pain
Back pain can be debilitating and extremely frustrating. Stretching your body through active movements and static stretches can be the key to keeping a well-balanced musculoskeletal system. Back pain can be caused by countless different reasons but decreased flexibility has been shown to lead to lower back pain. Stretching takes time and repetition and should not cause pain or injury. … Read More
New Years Resolution Physical Therapy
7 Physical Therapy New Year’s Resolution Tips Set an attainable timeline. Within the timeline set mini goals to check-off along the way. Habits are normally formed after about 21 days, so stick with it! Keep it simple. Pick one or two resolutions that are important enough to commit to and focus on them. Find a friend or family member for accountability. Talking … Read More