Keeping yourself in tip-top shape can be challenging; especially now with COVID-19 keeping many of us indoors. However, life doesn’t have to stop. It’s just as important now, if not more than before, to continue [...]
By Tracy Urvater, PT, DPT | REGIONAL DIRECTOR – ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS NEW CITY & POMONA, NY As doctors of physical therapy, we have the clinical training and expertise to accurately diagnose musculoskeletal conditions, [...]
Article from APTA.org How much thought have you put into the exercises you're going to use for your next workout? Did you choose them yourself, or did you find them on the internet or [...]
Now that you have pored over your gardening catalogs, ordered your seeds, and set up your indoor greenhouse, it's time to get yourself and your equipment into shape for the gardening season. Gardening can [...]
By Richard Vicory, PT, DPT | DIRECTOR – ACCESS PHYSICAL THERAPY & WELLNESS SOUTH WINDSOR, CT The science of healthcare is constantly evolving. Treatments are improving, and advances in science now allow individuals to live [...]
According to Time, winter is the most dangerous of the four seasons when it comes to accidents. Be extra cautious during this season to avoid these common winter injuries. Slip and Falls Between ice and [...]
Did you know that: 10% of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions each year. The CDC estimates that 1.6-3.8 million concussions occur each year in the US; with many going unreported. Athletes who sustain a [...]
For people with chronic pain or medical conditions, participating in sports and other activities may be out of the question, but physical therapy can help. Even for those who believe themselves to be in good [...]
While we often read and hear about sports-related concussion in the media, it is important to know that our senior citizens are also at risk for a concussion; likely due to a fall or a [...]
Your car needs regular maintenance, so you probably have a mechanic. Your eyes and teeth are important, so you see your optometrist and dentist regularly. You get an annual physical from your family physician. [...]
If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, you may be at risk to sustain a fall: Have you fallen in the past year? Are you on 4 or more prescribed medications? [...]
Are you having shoulder pain, shoulder weakness, and difficulty with performing self-care, home activities, work tasks or hobbies? Has your posture become more rounded and your head more forward? Have you lost shoulder range [...]
