by Alex Dirienzo | Aug 25, 2021 | Medical Tip
From The American Physical Therapy Association Stories about hiring difficulties are all over the news right and physical therapy clinics haven’t been left out. An aging population with more chronic diseases has been pushing up the need for physical...
by Alex Dirienzo | Aug 11, 2021 | Medical Tip
by Monica Zeisz PT, DPT Arthritis is not just an adult disease; it happens in children too. What is Juvenile Arthritis? An autoimmune disorder by which healthy cells and tissues are attacked by the body’s own immune system; essentially joint inflammation...
by Alex Dirienzo | Jul 26, 2021 | Medical Tip
by Elliot Place – Ithaca College Athletes involved in sports that involve sprinting, kicking, or high-speed skilled movements such as football, soccer, rugby, track, and dancing have been shown to be at increased risk for acute hamstring strains. Hamstring...
by Alex Dirienzo | Jul 8, 2021 | Medical Tip
From The APTA During the COVID-19 pandemic, activity levels dropped for a lot of people. Between stay at home orders, gym closures and working from home, people became more sedentary. On top of that, there were shortages of equipment like dumbbells and bicycles,...
by Alex Dirienzo | Jun 22, 2021 | Medical Tip
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling: – Releases endorphins to make you feel good and fight depression – Helps control weight – Prevents...
