SPINAL TRACTION   As technology advances, the importance of ergonomics and posture has risen. More and more people are using the computer for work and school. This has caused people to develop upper-crossed syndrome which describes a muscular imbalance due to our increasingly poor posture. Specific postural faults in upper-crossed syndrome include forward head posture [...]

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SMITHTOWN, NY - 9 POOL EXERCISES Aquatic therapy, or pool exercise, can be a very useful tool to assist in rehabilitation. Once cleared by a physical therapist, an individual’s physical therapy can include getting in their own pool (or a friend or family member if they do not have one!) and recover [...]

Stretching For Runners in Smithtown, NY 5 dynamic and 5 static stretches Total of 10 stretches for runners As the weather continues to improve and gyms remain closed, gym goers are finding themselves running and walking outside more frequently. It is important to go outdoors and enjoy the increased sun and temperature. Being outside raises [...]

How to prevent knee pain during running or exercise -  PART 2 - The Foot   To follow up our previous blog, knee pain during running is often caused by an injury or dysfunction elsewhere. Part 1 explained the connection of the hip with the knee and how weakness, instability and tightness in the hip [...]

IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN D What Is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is produced by the body and hopefully found in our diet. Vitamin D correlates well with bone health because the vitamin is important in helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorous (the two main elements in maintaining healthy bones). The [...]

Physical Therapy Fall Prevention in Smithtown & Selden, NY: Why Is A Physical Therapy Fall Prevention Protocol Important? A physical therapy fall prevention protocol is necessary because too many adults are experiencing preventable falls. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research states that:   1 in 4 Americans 65 and older fall each [...]