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By Professional Physical Therapy with Jason Blum, PT, DPT, Certified TPI Golf Specialist Golf is a lifetime sport that requires a lot of repetitive movements, which can put a significant amount of stress on the body. Whether you are a new golfer or a seasoned veteran, spending hours on the golf course or driving range … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy As the days get warmer and longer, it’s time to start thinking about getting back into your summer activities. Whether it’s hiking, running, walking on the beach, or playing beach volleyball, physical activity is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. However, if you suffer from plantar fasciitis, these activities can … Continued

By Shayna Goldfarb, Professional Physical Therapy Certified Outreach Athletic Trainer at Mamaroneck High School, NY This article was the 2023 NATA Award Winner, Best Original Research, Springfield College Table of Contents Purpose of Study and What is Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Introduction Methods Participants Instrumentation Procedures Statistical Analysis Results, qualitative numbers Study Conclusions Discussion (current … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy May is National Arthritis Month, a time to raise awareness about the debilitating pain and limitations caused by arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, over 54 million adults in the United States have arthritis, and it is one of the leading causes of disability in the country. While there is no … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the Northeast, is proud to announce its certification as a 2023-2024 Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy announces the opening of a new clinic in Cresskill, NJ. The 3,000 square foot facility includes a large rehabilitation space with state-of-the-art equipment for patients. The new clinic is located at 300 Knickerbocker Road, right across from the Camp Merritt Memorial circle at the intersection of Knickerbocker Road … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy with Robert Wilutis, MS, OTR, CHT If you have an injury to your hand, wrist, arm, or elbow or are experiencing chronic pain or discomfort doing daily tasks, it’s probably time to see a hand therapist. You might wonder what kind of hand therapy treatment you will need to recover quickly; … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy with Robert Shapiro, PT, DPT, COMT | VP of Clinical Excellence The term sciatica is used to describe pain that originates in the lower back or buttocks and travels down the leg because of a compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. The pain can range from a mild ache to a sharp … Continued

By Angelo Marsella MA, ATC, USAW |Director, Athletic Training Services Most of us of think that athletic trainers (ATs) are just the people who run onto the field when an athlete gets injured. Few might be aware that AT’s job continues both on and off the field, treating all kinds of conditions and people – … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Even though sleeping on your side is the most popular sleeping position – if you wake up with arm numbness or your shoulder hurts, this could be a sign you are injuring your shoulder while you are sleeping. Sleeping through the night on your shoulder can cause strain on your shoulders … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art clinic in New Rochelle, NY. Professional has been treating in New Rochelle since 2017 and this represents the second location in the area. The new clinic is located at 1333B North Avenue. It was opened under their strategic partnership program that … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy with Marissa Lynn, PT, DPT Vertigo and Dizziness are often used interchangeably, but they describe different sensations. Dizziness is the feeling of being lightheaded, loss of balance, or unsteady. Vertigo is not the same as being lightheaded. Vertigo is less common than dizziness and makes people feel as though they are … Continued