Falls Prevention Awareness Week is sponsored by the National Council on Aging and is designed to spread information to the public about steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling. Falls and a fear of falling can diminish your ability to lead a full and independent life. Although 1 in every 4 older
Hip tightness is a common complaint for runners of all levels. The repetitive nature of running can lead to flexibility restrictions throughout the lower extremities, which in turn may contribute to injury. Today we review a static stretching routine to to help lengthen the muscles and increase your range of motion. Static stretching is best
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of your wrist. Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes through
As a follow up to our rotator cuff injury blog last month, today we will review an exercise routine designed to maintain a healthy shoulder, especially as it relates to potential golf injuries. The rotator cuff not only stabilizes your shoulder, but it is also one of the primary muscle groups responsible for the power
Depending on your age, you might. Research indicates that rotator cuff tears are common and the likelihood of having a tear increases with age. Studies have shown the presence of such tears in more than 40% of individuals over the age of 60. So what does this mean? Does every tear need to be surgically
Studies have shown that for patients suffering from low back pain (LBP), starting physical therapy quickly can improve overall outcomes and dramatically reduce the expenses associated with treatment. Attendance to physical therapy should ideally occur within fourteen days from the onset of pain. Initiating physical therapy within two weeks has been associated with reduced likelihood
Each year, individuals throughout the world are using their smart phones, tablets, and other handheld devices more frequently. As much of the world practices social distancing to flatten the curve of the Covid-19 epidemic, reliance on these devices to remain in contact with others has become more widespread than ever. The use of these devices
Physical Solutions remains open for in-person physical therapy visits and appointments are available in both our Mineola and Bethpage offices. We continue to take steps to ensure that our staff members practice proper disinfecting and social distancing to enhance patient and staff safety. The health and safety of our patients remains our top priority. However, we
We are happy to announce the staff at Physical Solutions has been certified to participate in telehealth physical therapy through Physitrack. Physitrack will allow us to continue your physical therapy care from the comfort of your own home! Some of the features of Physitrack include: – Exercise Prescription and Education – Exercise videos and photos
Shoulder pain is very common and as you age you are more likely to experience shoulder pain from a variety of conditions. Pain that limits your ability to raise your arm over your head or rotate your shoulder is often related to conditions such as rotator cuff tendinopathy/tears, subacromial impingement syndrome, or bursitis. The pain