Running is one of the most popular ways to stay active in New York City. Whether you’re jogging through Central Park, training for a race, or simply adding running to your weekly fitness routine, it’s an excellent way to build endurance and improve overall health. However, many runners eventually experience knee pain. One of the most common complaints among runners … Read More
How to Safely Increase Your Running Mileage Without Getting Injured
How to Safely Increase Your Running Mileage Without Getting Injured As the weather improves, many runners begin increasing their mileage and training intensity. While building endurance is an exciting part of running, doing too much too quickly can lead to injury. At James Fowler Physical Therapy, we regularly treat runners seeking running injury treatment in NYC due to sudden increases … Read More
From Weekend Warrior to Daily Mover: Preventing Sports & Fitness Injuries with PT
Many New Yorkers fall into the “weekend warrior” category—balancing long workweeks with bursts of high-intensity activity on the weekends. Whether it’s running along the Hudson River, joining a pickup basketball game, or hitting the gym hard, this start-and-stop cycle can put you at higher risk for injuries. At James Fowler Physical Therapy in Union Square, NYC, we help athletes of … Read More
Preparing for the NYC Marathon: Your PT Checklist for Peak Performance
The NYC Marathon is not just a race—it’s a rite of passage for many athletes and locals alike. But this 26.2-mile journey across the boroughs is no small feat. Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a seasoned veteran, preparing properly is essential for a successful and injury-free race day. At James Fowler Physical Therapy, located just steps from Union Square … Read More
How to Benefit from Customized Orthotics for an Active or Athletic Lifestyle
Years ago, Fowler noticed how challenging and frustrating it was to try to rehab a patient’s ankle, foot, or knee injury after they had been wearing hard orthotics for years. At a certain point, most cases showed that the body had unfortunately grown accustomed to the orthotics, forgetting that there is, in fact, an insert in the shoe responsible for supporting their foot and ankle! According to Fowler, this is not very advantageous for an active person. Instead, it is crucial for the foot to remain dynamic and work in tandem with the ankle to achieve balance with the ground, then continue that balance further up the chain – past the ankle, knee, hip, pelvis, and spine all the way to head.
How Orthopedic Surgeons & Physical Therapists contribute to your Sports Injury Recovery
Have you ever injured yourself playing your favorite sport and felt like you were never going to be able to live without pain again? Or maybe you thought that because of a nagging injury you would never be able to get back to playing the sport you love. If either of these cases sound like you, know that you can … Read More
Snowboarding Exercises for Ankle Flexibility and Proper Movement Mechanics
Prepare your body for a fun time on the snowy slopes with these 3 exercises. The following exercises are designed specifically for Snowboarding. They emphasize the importance of ankle flexibility, while learning to bend at the knees and keeping a relaxed straight back. Exercise #1: Snowboard Squats We’re providing you with two versions of this exercise: For these two versions, … Read More
Exercises to Prepare you for Skiing
Use these 4 exercises to prepare your body for the first time on the slopes this winter. This winter season, have fun on the slopes and ski for a longer period of time by conditioning your body with an exercise plan put together for you by James Fowler himself! These four exercises will work on your hips and core muscles … Read More
Returning to Sports, Post Injury
Get back to doing what you love If you’ve been injured while playing a sport, you probably want to get back out there as quickly as possible. Your coaches, trainers, and doctors probably want the same thing, but also want to make sure you do so in a safe and smart manner. The best way to do this is by … Read More
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