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
The diaphragm is located at the base of your lungs and is the primary muscle of inspiration and most efficient muscle of breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing, or belly breathing, is a technique intended to teach you to use the diaphragm correctly while breathing, as opposed to using accessory muscles in your neck and upper chest. This
The demands of life have changed in so many ways due to the coronavirus. The Covid-19 pandemic has put many of us on our backsides, school children and adults alike. Many were forced to work from home because of social distancing measures, which meant that workers were suddenly always in their offices. Those 9am to
As Long Island officially began Phase One of reopening yesterday, we would like to take this time to review some of the policies and procedures we have implemented since March for infection control. We will continue these efforts to ensure the safety of every patient and staff member during their physical therapy treatments. Screening/PPE:
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
Today we will review a mobility program that can be completed at home to address any stiffness or tightness you may be experiencing. These exercises focus on active range of motion, with the goal of improving both flexibility and control at each joint. The movements allow you to achieve more functional mobility as compared to
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
Physical Solutions is happy to announce our new Breathe Better Feel Better program. This program will benefit patients who have recovered from or are assumed to have had COVID, are affected by other cardiopulmonary diseases, or are experiencing general deconditioning. Feelings of fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and decreased ability to perform your normal daily
The next segment in our backyard workout series includes a program for your upper body! Follow along with our video demonstrations and/or use the detailed instructions below to add these upper body exercises into your routine. As always exercises should be performed in a pain free range of motion. Please reach out to us with
What are the risks associated with delay or outright avoidance of recommended knee joint replacement surgery for someone who has been diagnosed with severe, bone-on-bone osteoarthritis (OA)? In short, such avoidance or delay may not only be bad for your function, it will likely be detrimental to your overall health. Knee osteoarthritis is a condition