It's common knowledge that stretching and exercising are great ways to improve flexibility and posture, but did you know that a physical therapist is the perfect professional to teach you the proper techniques to encourage healing and prevent further injury? 
Many of us are our own worst enemies, pushing our bodies beyond their limits. Certain activities such as moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes, gardening, or shoveling the driveway can all lead to pain and/or injury to the lower back. Back pain can also occur without overexertion. Staying in the same position for too long is a common trigger. In some cases, low back pain increases with stress and lengthy bouts of inactivity.
If you or someone you know has low back pain, we can help.
While you wait for your appointment, which we always provide in a timely manner, here is a helpful suggestion. If you find the pain unmanageable in between appointments, you can find short-term relief by laying flat on the floor and placing your feet on a chair. Make sure your shins are parallel to the floor (place a pillow under your ankles if the chair is too low). Staying in this position for 10-12 minutes will ease tension in your lower back. Also, avoid strenuous activity untill the pain subsides.
If a slipped disk or another type of problem is the root of your pain, you may have a harder time finding relief at home. In this case, we need to evaluate you and identify the best course of action. Follow our advice as your expert physical therapy providers and perform the exercises prescribed to you, staying conscious of your physical limitations. Listen to your body!

The Mount Sinai Health System this week plans to initiate a procedure known as plasmapheresis, where the antibodies from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 will be transferred into critically ill patients with the disease, with the expectation that the antibodies will neutralize it.
The process of using antibody-rich plasma from COVID-19 patients to help others was used successfully in China, according to a state-owned organization, which reported that some patients improved within 24 hours, with reduced inflammation and viral loads, and better oxygen levels in the blood.
Read more: https://inside.mountsinai.org/blog/mount-sinai-to-begin-the-transfer-of-covid-19-antibodies-into-critically-ill-patients/?fbclid=IwAR06MRKSUuQw-WSvHGLsVJtqgHEOJa8Kw9kY9uGcEU5yK56zw95BI_KeKag#.XnvuzfkUx5J.facebook

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been spending a lot of time watching the news these days.
And some of that news is pretty scary.
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But it’s not ALL scary.
I want you to realize that.
As we collectively wrap our heads around the enormity of the situation we’ll be facing for the next few weeks or months, it’s vitally important for us to remember that:
There’s a lot of good news out there, too.
Communities are coming together like never before. Neighbors are helping each other and making sure the vulnerable individuals in their midst are being well taken care of. People are sharing moments of profound gratitude and connectedness.
It’s a beautiful thing to see.
So if you find yourself being overwhelmed by all of the negative news, look for the good!
There have been many positive developments in the past week that offer hope and proof that we will survive this experience and come through it stronger than ever.

Here are just a few of the stories I’ve seen lately:

• China closed down its last coronavirus hospital this week because the number of new cases has fallen so low
• Of 80,000 people sick from COVID-19 in China, more than 70% have recovered and been discharged from hospitals
• Doctors in India, France, and the US have been successfully treating COVID-19 with a combination of anti-malarial and other drugs
• Researchers of the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam claim to have found an antibody against COVID-19
• ​A 103-year-old Chinese grandmother has made a full recovery from COVID-19 after being treated for 6 days in Wuhan, China
• Apple has reopened all 42 of its stores in China
• Scientists in China have figured out how COVID-19 breaks into human cells, which is critical information for creating treatments and vaccines
• A Cleveland medical center has developed a COVID-19 test that gives results in 2 hours
• Scientists in Israel are expected to announce the development of a coronavirus vaccine
• Meanwhile in the US, vaccination trials are already underway in Seattle
• Distilleries across the U.S. are making their own hand sanitizers and giving it away for free
• In South Korea, recoveries are beginning to outnumber new cases of infection
• A Japanese flu drug has proven effective at treating COVID-19

… These are just some of the “good news” stories that are coming out every day.
That’s what we need to remember!
All over the country and the world, people are stepping up to meet this challenge.
We have the smartest people in the world working on this and there are amazing developments happening every day.

Together we WILL get through this and be stronger and more resilient than ever before.
To your health and prosperity,
By Jack Canfield

Traditional medicine has been unable to find a cure, although it is possible to slow down the rate at which the disease progresses. Exercise helps maintain quality of life, and it becomes even more important as the disease progresses.
Why physical therapy?
Physical therapists are licensed professionals, trained to help patients with several types of neurological disorders including Alzheimer's. The therapist can recognize the challenges associated with different stages of the disease and can design a treatment program as an adjunct to traditional medical treatment.

As an integral part of the healthcare team, the physical therapist will design a home exercise program and work closely with family members to care for the patient. The therapist can educate family members about the do's and don'ts of exercises and daily activities, in addition to helping prepare a safe home environment for the patient.
The majority of Alzheimer's patients are aged 65 or older, but this is not a normal part of aging. If you suspect that someone may be suffering from Alzheimer's, have him or her give us a call at 516-616-0942.
We want to help everyone live with freedom and dignity. We are here for you and hope to be of service.

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The three medical conditions associated with the triad are:

1. Disordered eating: anorexia, purging, induced vomiting
2. Amenorrhea: adverse impact on menstrual cycles
3. Osteoporosis: low bone mass/density

​Causes
There are times when the athlete exercises excessively while the body is experiencing an energy deficit. A reduced caloric intake combined with malnutrition leads to a pattern of disordered eating.
The pressure to 'be thin' is compounded by a society that idolizes celebrities and pop stars. This can result in compulsive dieting and exercise. For a growing teenage athlete, bone density can be compromised if there are deficiencies in protein, vitamins and calcium. For female athletes participating in figure skating, ballet and gymnastics in particular, awareness is critical.
Symptoms
Coaches, parents and guardians should be aware of the following warning signs:

• Rapid weight loss or marked leanness
• Obsession about weight, body image and food.
• Shin splints that don't heal
• Reduced participation or loss of interest in sports​