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For example, did you know that physical therapy can treat back, knee and joint pain? Did you know that conditions like obesity, osteoporosis and arthritis can also be treated by a licensed physical therapist? In fact, the treatment spectrum ranges from sports related injuries (as a result of overuse) and neurological conditions like a stroke to skeletal injuries like sprains, strains, and fractures. Foundations of a Healthy Lifestyle
You can set vibration alerts on your phone to remind you to take a break from work. Simply stand up, step away from the computer and stretch your neck and back. It doesn't have to be anything elaborate. Keeping healthy muscles and joints mobile throughout the day helps improve health and vitality. Hydration A well-hydrated body is a necessary foundation for physical health. Make it easy to keep drinking throughout the day by keeping a water bottle at your desk. Remember to sip water at regular intervals. Don't wait till you are thirsty, because the thirst reflex is a delayed indication of hydration. If you wait till you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Core Stabilization Balance in the human body is almost as important as balance in life. Challenging yourself a little every day can strengthen your core muscles (abdominal region, trunk and lower back) and improve proprioception. Try standing or sitting (make sure you are within arms reach of a chair so you can hold on to something if needed), close your eyes and hold your arms out at shoulder height. Now try picking one leg up, slowly, beginning by lifting your heel and rolling forward through your toe. Try to hold your leg up for a few seconds. When you put your foot back down, do it slowly, setting down your toe, then the ball of your foot, and finally your heel. Don't forget to do the other side so you're equally balanced on both sides. Try to increase the duration of the one-legged stance each day. Changing your Life with Physical Therapy
This is something we do for our community day in and day out. In celebration of physical therapy month, we want to thank you for being a patient and subscriber. This month is about you, not us. Call us today at (516) 616-0942 to schedule a visit and we'll show you how physical therapy can indeed, change your life.
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The main symptom is pain in the extremities which worsens with activity and subsides with rest. Diagnosis As with any bone injury, the confirmatory diagnostic test is an x-ray. In some cases, a CAT scan or MRI is requested if the x-ray is not conclusive. Treatment The pain stimulus is the body's natural mechanism to protect itself from severe self-inflicted injury. The rule of thumb for immediate treatment is:
Stress Fracture Injury Prevention Tips
As it progresses, the pain can escalate to sharp, piercing pain in a localized area. Ignoring a stress fracture will lead to further bone deterioration. This can result in long-term consequences ranging from increased recovery time to joint deformity. If you are participating in ongoing, repetitive activity or a high impact sport, it is important to rest periodically from the task and do the following:
No Need To Stress - Your Physical Therapist Can Help
Physical therapy is an excellent choice for non-surgical treatment for mild to moderate cases of stress fractures. Some of the techniques used by physical therapists include:
20 Physical Therapy care package
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For a limited time we are offering care packages for $225 for 3 visit package. This care package gets you 20 visits per year with no other out of pocket expenses, $1200 for 20 visits mean $60 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 40, 60, 80 etc. visits per year. $1200 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! 20 Physical Therapy care package with gym membership
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This Package includes Wellness Program Membership for one year. For a limited time we are offering care packages for $225 for 3 visits. This care package gets you 20 visits per year with gym membership for an year with no other out of pocket expenses, $1200 for 20 visits mean $60 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 40, 60, 80 etc. visits per year. $1300 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! 10 Physical Therapy Care Package
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For a limited time we are offering care packages from $225. This care package gets you 10 visits per year with no other out of pocket expenses, $650 for 10 visits mean $65 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 20, 30, 40 etc. visits per year. $650 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! 5 Physical Therapy Care Package
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For a limited time we are offering care packages starting from $225. This care package gets you 5 visits per year with no other out of pocket expenses, $350 for 5 visits mean $70 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 10, 20, 30, 40 etc. visits per year. $350 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! 10 Physical Therapy Care Package with Gym Membership
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This Package includes Wellness Program Membership for six months for only $700. For a limited time we are offering care packages from $225 for 3 visits. This care package gets you 10 visits per year with no other out of pocket expenses, $650 for 10 visits mean $65 per visit plus six months of gym membership. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 20, 30, 40 etc. visits per year. $700 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! 5 Physical Therapy Care Package with Gym Membership
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This Package includes Wellness Program Membership for 3 months for only $380. For a limited time we are offering care packages starting from $225. This care package gets you 5 visits per year and 3 month Gym Membership (Wellness Program) with no other out of pocket expenses, $350 for 5 visits mean $70 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 10, 20, 30, 40 etc. visits per year. $380 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! Elite 1 on 1 Care
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We are offering a truly 1 on 1 care. The Therapist will be with you for the whole time, there won’t be any other patient causing distractions. 100% attention is on making you better. We are flying in a world class Physical Therapist from New Mexico that specializes on Neck and Back pain. Home Modification Assessment
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When: Every Thursday 7 pm 45 minutes to 1 Hour Where: Healing Touch Physical Therapy, 1605 Hillside Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Instructor: Tushar Bhatt PT, MPT Agenda:
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For a limited time we are offering care packages starting from $225. This care package gets you 3 visits per year with no other out of pocket expenses, $225 for 3 visits mean $75 per visit. This is great for people with no insurance, have high co pays, and simply want to add more hassle free Physical Therapy visits to existing health plans due to restrictions on the amount of visits allowed per year. If you feel you need more upgrade it to 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 etc. visits per year. $225 is well worth it if it gives you the peace of mind. Act now as we don’t know how long we can offer this insane offer! Identify, Prevent, and Manage Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). Ask Your Physical Therapist How!9/19/2018 Repetitive strain injury (RSI) occurs as a result of overuse or misuse of the body and it generally affects the upper extremities. It has been reported that approximately 60% of all occupational injuries can be attributed to RSI. This causes a significant decrease in productivity on a personal and professional level.
Symptoms The stress placed on the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, nerves, arteries and veins) of the extremities results in compression or entrapment as a result of inflammation. Common symptoms include:
Prevention is Better Than Cure
Prevention Tips If you are engaged in ongoing, repetitive activity on the job or during sports and recreational activities, it is important to rest periodically from the task and take note of the following:
Conservative physical therapy management includes the following:
We Will Get You Back on Track... Always
As your physical therapists, we know that daily life comes with its fair share of stress, and we don't want you to have to deal with yet another source of (physical) stress in the form of RSI. We are here to help you, and are committed to help you get better, faster.
Call us today at (516) 616-0942 to learn how we can help you recover from RSI and get you back on track with your job, and your life.
The average person spends eight (8) hours or more in the workplace. Occupational hazards and risks are prevalent in a work environment, especially one with prolonged periods of sitting.
A healthy and productive work environment is a benefit for the employee and the employer. From an early emphasis on safety and injury prevention, the focus for employers is gradually shifting towards fitness and longevity.
Change Starts at the Top
Step 4: Conduct a survey among staff members to identify health and wellness preferences
Step 5: Work with qualified professionals to develop a plan. Step 6: Promote and implement the plan. Step 7: Implement a monitoring and evaluation tool to assess how the program is working. Step 8: Analyze the findings of the assessment to modify the program as needed to ensure it remains relevant and engaging. Physical activity programs for the workplace can include:
Let Us Help You Set Up Your Wellness Program
A physical therapist can indeed help improve health and productivity at work. Ask your management to contact us to discover the benefits of physical therapy. If you are in a management position, we can start with an assessment of the ergonomic environment in your company. Call us today and talk to Dharmi at 516-616-0942 to learn more.
Why do elderly patients fall? Visual problems, muscle weakness and low blood pressure can cause a loss of balance, which leads to a fall. Other reasons include conditions such as Parkinson's disease and other conditions that affect the nerves. Occasionally, middle ear problems (vestibular problems) can occur and balance can be affected. The good news is, falls can be largely prevented with the right precautions. Can Your Body Act as Resistance?
The speed and the stability with which you walk are also evaluated. This becomes the foundation for a balance program, in which you can use your own bodyweight as a source of resistance. Balance exercises such as single-leg standing under the supervision of a physical therapist are beneficial. Different activities to improve balance while walking and changing positions and direction train the body to prevent falls. The objective is to be able to handle different tasks at the same time while staying in an upright position. Multiple Benefits of Physical Therapy
The therapist will challenge your sense of balance in a controlled environment by shifting your center of gravity. This activates important muscle groups in the neck, trunk, abdomen and hip muscles.
As the body adapts to these exercises over a period of time, the risk for falls reduces. The therapist will also provide you with a simple exercise program that you can do at home, without the need for any equipment or devices. Call us at (516) 616-0942 to learn more about our programs and packages.
Shin splints occur due to damage and inflammation of the muscle tendons attached to the tibia. The pain can be rather unbearable, forcing individuals to take prolonged periods of rest to allow for the inflammation to heal. Physical therapy plays an important role in the treatment of shin splints. Visit your physical therapist if:
Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Shin Splints
Diagnosis of Shin Splints: The history of the event that triggered the pain is an important clue. A clinical assessment that includes gentle pressure on the shin area and a variety of special tests will be conducted by the physical therapist. Stress fractures, compartment syndrome, nerve entrapment and popliteal artery entrapment are a few of the conditions that must be considered. Treatment of Shin Splints: Foundations of treatment include ice and rest. Gait and footwear analysis An analysis of how a person walks and runs is an important part of treatment. The wrong mechanism of walking can transmit a great deal of force through the shin to the knee and hip. In such situations, physical therapists will correct gait patterns and recommend footwear with shock absorbing capacity. Muscle stretches and strengthening The tibial and peroneal muscles are attached to the shin and must be stretched adequately before any form of exercise. Physical therapy includes various stretches of the foot that will help stretch and warm up these muscles. Strengthening the damaged muscles can also help. Activity modification Physical therapists may suggest alternative activities to minimize stress on the shinbones. These can include swimming and cycling. Range of motion exercises Exercises for the hip, knee, ankle and foot improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Arch support The absence or collapse of a normal foot arch can lead to shin splints. Physical therapists will recommend appropriate orthotics that can be custom made for the patient and provide the appropriate amount of arch support. Getting You Back on your Feet...
The shin splint has healed when:
The sooner you give us the opportunity to assess the injury and initiate treatment, the faster you will recover. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to helping you get back on your feet.
The cervical and lumbar regions of the spine are susceptible to damage due to increased movement capabilities. Constant motion over time results in the wear and tear of the discs. Signs and Symptoms of DDD Most patients report one or more of the following symptoms:
Management of Degenerative Disc Disease Physical therapy helps treat the underlying factors such as the instability of the intervertebral joints and the associated inflammation. Your physician may recommend prescription medication to provide relief. Once the pain is reduced, specific exercises and specialized physical therapy techniques are utilized to achieve lasting relief. Treatment falls into one of the following three categories: Medical
A Stronger Spine Prevention Tips Poor posture, especially in a sitting position, can cause bone and joint issues over time. If your job is sedentary it is important to:
Physical therapy will improve blood circulation to the affected region and reduce pain by facilitating the release of endorphin (pain relief chemicals naturally produced by the body). The long-term goal is to reestablish range of motion over time and assist in recovery. Call us today to learn more about what physical therapy can do for you.
Physical therapists are experts in how the musculoskeletal system works and how to maximize the potential of any individual whether they’re a high school athlete, participating at the collegiate level, or competing in professional events.
Physical therapy is so effective that world-class Olympians regularly receive care from a physical therapist to keep their bodies in top condition and improve agility, stamina, and endurance. Different sports and activities all require specific muscle sets. The same muscles used for performing a high jump aren’t the same that an individual utilizes for rowing and each need a different approach. The time to begin a physical therapy training program is before an individual will call upon their body to perform. For those who regularly compete, physical therapy is a valuable tool for maintaining performance and fitness levels during the off season.
Training for a Lifetime
As part of a physical therapy athletic program, individuals will receive information about nutrition and dietary supplements that address any deficits in diet and offer the essential elements needed for successfully honing the body.
Physical therapy aids in multiple sports endeavors. It helps in basketball with improved vertical extension. Football players will find they have better explosive speed and strength for blocking and tackling. Baseball players can increase arm strength and batting speed. Techniques are equally applicable for amateur athletes who participate in activities such as biking and running.
Be the Best Version of You
Your physical therapist is also your best line of defense against over-training. In the quest to become the “best,” you may be tempted to put in more training time than you should. That path can actually lead to a loss in overall performance and increases the risk of injury. Your physical therapist will guide you in stretching and warm-up exercises and the proper amount to train without injuring yourself.
Manual manipulation and adjustments to the neck and spine help your body move smoothly and relieves pressure on the neurological system that surrounds the spine. Cupping, acupuncture and dry needling may be employed to reduce muscle tension and increase circulation. Therapeutic massage stimulates the immune system, increases circulation and helps detoxify the body. It loosens and relaxes muscles making them less susceptible to an injury. Hydrotherapy utilizes the power of water as a type of resistance training. It’s an effective treatment for building strength, balance and stamina. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a world-class athlete or you want to play a little one-on-one basketball in the backyard. Physical therapy significantly reduces the risk of injury and enables you to be the best version of yourself you can be.
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There are more than 150 conditions that cause inflammation and pain to joints and the body’s neurological system, along with current and prior injuries that can result in pain long after the initial injury has healed. Conditions run the gamut from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis to migraine headaches and fibromyalgia. More than 116 million individuals suffer with pain from accidents, injuries and chronic conditions that result in sleep disturbances, lack of mobility, and curtail lifestyles. A physical therapist can assist patients understand the underlying cause of their pain and how it affects their body. Patients will learn new ways of performing everyday tasks for ease and convenience, along with ergonomic and adaptive strategies to lessen stress and pain on the body. 7 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help
Physical therapy treatments work with the body’s own healing abilities to release endorphins, the body’s natural pain relieving chemical. It’s one of the reasons that physical therapy is so effective. Treatments are equally beneficial for residual pain from a previous injury or surgery. It’s a holistic approach that will be part of a multi-faceted treatment program that may also include nutritional and supplement recommendations. A variety of foods can result in an increased level of inflammation, along with medications and other substances. Sleep and Pain Relief is Within Your Grasp
Physical therapy will help ease pain, allow you to move better, and promotes restorative sleep necessary for the body to repair and rejuvenate itself. It’s beneficial for preventing and mitigating the severity of recurrences and relapses. A neck and spinal alignment relieves pressure on joints and the neurological system.
Your physical therapist may incorporate a number of complementary techniques into your treatment. Exercise can include aerobic movements, clinical Pilates and yoga. Manual manipulation is available if your movement is limited or you’re unable to participate in a traditional exercise program. The individualized plan will be adjusted to accommodate your progress. Heat and cryogenic therapies may be utilized, along with ultrasound, electrical stimulation, acupuncture and dry needling. Water-based therapy is particularly beneficial if you have mobility limitations. You’ll be buoyed by the water, thereby reducing the effects of weight and gravity on your body by approximately one-third. It’s a gentle form of resistance training that can prepare you for more strenuous activities. Your treatment may include therapeutic massage to ease pain, increase circulation, and maintain movement and flexibility. It stimulates the immune system, aids in detoxifying the body, stimulating the immune system, and relieves stress and inflammation. Healing Touch physical therapy will alleviate pain during the day and promote restful sleep during the night. You don’t have to suffer with pain and sleepless nights when relief through Healing Touch physical therapy is so close at hand.
Some physical therapists specialize in all aspects of pregnancy related needs, while others choose to concentrate on sports injuries, rehabilitation for stroke or accident victims, pediatrics, neurology or geriatrics. It’s important that patients select a physical therapist that has experience in their particular condition. Try to schedule a consultation with the physical therapist(s) that are being considered. Patients should feel comfortable with their physical therapist, be able to ask questions and talk with them freely about their condition and treatment. Having a rapport with the physical therapist is critical for effective treatment. A physical therapist may choose to operate their practice where they devote their entire time to one patient at a time. Others work with two to three patients at the same time within the same time frame. Depending upon the nature of the individual’s condition and preference, a patient may opt for one choice over the other. Another important consideration is if the patient will see the same therapist for each appointment. Listening is Part of The Treatment
Patients should examine the therapist’s cancellation policy. Some practices charge a fee for a missed or cancelled appointment and the cost may be significant. Individuals should also pay special attention to how easy it is to obtain an appointment. Pain and injuries respond better when they’re treated promptly. A Recipe for Lifelong Care
Claims should be submitted promptly and the practice’s billing department should be willing to speak with you should an error occur. Patients shouldn’t be surprised with a bill six months after the treatment was provided.
Your musculoskeletal and neurological health is in the hands of your physical therapist and he/she should be someone with which you feel comfortable. Physical therapists can help you with pain relief, healing and rehabilitation of an extensive array of injuries and chronic conditions. Choose wisely for a lifetime of mobility. |
Dr. A Mathew MPT, DPTWe strongly believe that everyone should have a clear understanding of what's going on with their body rather that relying on medical professionals for every little thing. 
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