by Alex Dirienzo | Oct 5, 2022 | Medical Tip
from the APTA Don’t Keep Injury Secrets! Physical therapists are experts in dealing with injuries, but your PT can’t help if they don’t know about your injury! You might be wondering who would keep an injury secret. The answer is – lots...
by Alex Dirienzo | Apr 25, 2022 | Medical Tip
“Don’t distress, de-stress!” The effects of stress on our body can be beneficial in extreme moments; for instance our muscles tense up during stressful situations to protect themselves from injury. This is caused by the same hormone that increases our heart and...
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...
