Running can be a grounding, stress-relieving habit that just happens to be great for exercising your body as well. We’ve compiled a guide to everything you need to know when it comes to running in NYC.
Discover Video Analysis, Now Offered at JFPT!
The Movement and Sports Lab is Now Enabled with Video Analysis to Better Help Your Recovery Process The way your body moves says a lot about your pain and your performance. With our expertise, and our NEW video analysis software, our PTs and movement trainers can help discover and analyze your habitual movement patterns. We’ll give you a personalized treatment … Read More
How to Play Golf for Decades- Without Any Back Pain!
A Recent Case Study Reveals the Importance of Proper Body Mechanics in Preventing Lower Back Pain When it Comes to Golf Around 16 million Americans suffer from chronic back pain and the resulting physical limitations- that’s 8% of all adults. And what’s more, 65 million Americans have experienced a recent episode of back pain. If that sounds like a lot, … Read More
New Space! Movement and Sports Lab Now Open
James Fowler Physical Therapy is Expanding to Include a Brand New 1,600 Square Foot Dynamic Training Room.
JFPT Celebrates Family Health and Fitness Day
Join the National Recreation and Park Association in Keeping Your Community Healthy, Safe, and Active this Summer!’ June 12, 2021 is Family Health and Fitness Day! Every year, on the second Saturday in June, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) encourages families to stay healthy by heading to a nearby park and engaging in physical activity. Studies show that … Read More
Breaking Common Physical Therapy Misconceptions
We’ve asked our knowledgeable therapists and trainers to correct misconceptions they hear in and around the office. Read on to find out what you might be doing wrong! Misconception #1: When playing sports, you need to stay on your toes for speed and agility. This is one that I hear a lot. You don’t actually want to be on … 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
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
Post-Exercise Recovery Tips
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
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