Get Better Sleep
By Dr. Rachel Herman | PT, DPT Sleep is a crucial time for our body and its healing as it is the time when our cells most involved with growth and regeneration are the most active. Not getting enough sleep…
Why Imaging Can be Deceiving
By Kyle Dorsey, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy The inventions of MRI, X-rays, ultrasounds and other diagnostic tools have helped advance the medical profession and allow for almost instantaneous answers for the everyday individual who is experiencing acute…
How-To: Self Muscle / Myofascial Release
By Jacqueline Dagostino | PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. VRS Doctor of Physical Therapy, Director of Rehabilitation Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist Self-muscle or myofascial release can be used to temporarily improve mobility, decrease pain, relax tight…
Do I Need to Stretch?
By Dr. Rachel Herman | PT, DPT Stretching is a component of wellness that can often be overlooked or forgotten about. While strengthening and endurance based exercises are important, stretching is crucial to help us manage our aches and pains.…
Yoga for Chronic Low Back Pain
By Dr. Prachi Karande | PT, DPT Have you been suffering from chronic low back pain for years without consistent relief? Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the leading causes of disability affecting an individual’s ability to participate…
Blood Flow Restriction Training – What is it?
By Dr. Andrew Novencido | PT, DPT, CSCS When we think of getting stronger and building muscle mass, we tend to think of lifting bigger, heavier weights. This instinct has been proven correct by science, as research shows that resistance…
How-To: Make a Home-Made Hot Pack
By: Jacqueline Dagostino PT, DPT, OCS, Cert VRS Heat therapy can be used for many different benefits, including relief of pain, muscle spasms, feelings of joint stiffness and for relaxation. By dilating blood vessels, heat increases circulation and blood flow,…
Is Ice the Best Treatment for Acute Injuries?
By Kyle Dorsey, PT, DPT For years members of the healthcare world have prescribed R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) following an acute injury but is this really the best treatment option? Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a Harvard University physician published “The…
What is Expected of You as a Physical Therapy Patient
As a physical therapy patient, you will have 2 responsibilities that will be key to a successful outcome. If not fulfilled, your chances of success are significantly reduced. Although it is important to find yourself a high quality, manual Physical…
Cervicogenic Headache
Are you currently experiencing neck pain when looking over your shoulder and frequent headaches? Cervicogenic headaches are estimated to be the cause of 18% of chronic headaches and affect women 4 times more than men. These headaches are of musculoskeletal…