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By Michael Camacho, PT, DPT, OCS, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Clinic Director Do you have lower back pain? You’re not alone. Lower back pain is a common condition that affects about 80% of people in the United States and 25% of them report having low back pain within the past 3 months. Low back pain can impact … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, celebrates the roll-out of WelcomeWare, a virtual front desk solution, across over 190 of their clinics. This technology aligns with Professional’s growth strategy in a post-pandemic environment by … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Buddy Valastro is a well-known American celebrity master baker, entrepreneur, television personality and author with Italian roots. He is best known as the star of the reality television series Cake Boss, which premiered in 2009. Two years ago, Buddy suffered a severe injury to his right hand in an accident at … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy announced the opening of a new clinic in Port Washington, NY. This marks the 12th new clinic opening this year, aligning with our expansion and growth strategy along with our commitment to providing convenience and world-class patient care.  The Port Washington clinic is located at 20 Soundview Marketplace, inside … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Josh’s story begins on the football field in early December. He was cutting (making a quick change in direction) and felt a pop in his knee. After a visit with his doctor and then an MRI he was diagnosed with an ACL tear. He needed surgery. This was devastating news because … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy Professional Physical Therapy announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art clinic in Levittown, NY. The addition of this clinic elevates Professional’s footprint on Long Island and Queens to 45 locations, totaling over 190 locations across the Northeast. The Levittown clinic is located at 2920 Hempstead Turnpike and was opened under Professional … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy If you have been worried about the effects of the weight of your child’s backpack as they are heading back to school, your instincts are correct. Backpacks that are too heavy or not carried properly can cause problems for kids like back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as poor posture. … Continued

By Professional Physical Therapy  Professional Physical Therapy announced the opening of 2 more state-of-the-art facilities in Massachusetts, by a husband-and-wife team, servicing two additional areas on the Cape. Patients in Massachusetts now have greater access to the clinical expertise and cutting-edge therapeutics offered in each new location. South Dennis, MA: Clinic Director Kristen Wentworth, PT, … Continued

By Thomas Maybury, PT, DPT, OMT The time after a child is born can be the most rewarding for new parents but can also be the most challenging to a new parent’s body. New stressors can be placed on your body with a newborn, due to carrying, rocking, and caring for your little one.  Improper … Continued

By: Professional Physical Therapy Did you know that tennis elbow is one of the most common causes of elbow pain? It affects anywhere from 2 to 3% of the U.S. population. This means up to 9.9 million Americans live with chronic elbow pain. About half of all tennis players get Tennis elbow at some point. … Continued

By: Angelo Marsella MA, ATC, USAW |Partner | Director of Sports Medicine Summer is a great time to prepare for fall sports. But many young athletes don’t train and work out throughout the summer, despite pre-season training plans provided by their coaches. The best thing you can do is keep up your conditioning and stay … Continued

Written by: Professional Physical Therapy On July 21,2022, Professional Physical Therapy was awarded the prestigious Hall of Fame Award from Mercy College for exceptional clinical education for Physical Therapy. This award recognizes Professional’s lifelong commitment to clinical education and mentorship of future professionals. The Director of Clinal Affiliations, Kim Ciprian deserves special recognition for her … Continued