Gait Training & Fall Prevention for Older Adults By SportsMed Physical Therapy Fall Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness on preventing falls and reducing fall risk, and to empower older adults to live without the fear of falling. This year’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-24. Gait training physical therapy is a preventative intervention utilized to address dysfunction in walking, balance, and… Read More...
3 Common Reasons for Hand Pain in Women By SportsMed Physical Therapy By SportsMed Physical Therapy If you read our previous blog about common orthopedic injuries in female athletes, you already know that certain injuries occur more frequently in women in part due to their structural differences (in bones, ligaments and other tissues) from men, as well as hormonal fluctuations (such as higher estrogen). These reasons also… Read More...
3 Common Orthopedic Injuries in Female Athletes By SportsMed Physical Therapy Although orthopedic injuries can happen to anyone at any time, the following issues are more commonly seen in women, especially female athletes. This is due to several factors, including typical female bone structure and alignment, joint and ligament laxity, muscular imbalances, and the effect of hormonal fluctuations. ACL tears The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is… Read More...
Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy with Chiropractic By SportsMed Physical Therapy By Dr. Jossana Ghobryal, DC Chiropractor at SportsMed Physical Therapy Union City During pregnancy, many changes occur that affect the body tremendously – not only physically, but hormonally as well. During pregnancy, as the belly expands, the woman’s lumbar (lower back) curve begins to increase as the baby gets bigger. The pelvis also begins to… Read More...
Causes and Treatment of Back Pain During Pregnancy By SportsMed Physical Therapy By Khyati Bayani, MS, PT Clinical Director of SportsMed Physical Therapy Jersey City Many women experience back pain during pregnancy, which typically begins in the second trimester or early third trimester. It presents as sharp pain in the low back area or the pelvis and buttocks, often referred to as “SI joint pain.” The SI… Read More...
Concussion Therapy: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment By SportsMed Physical Therapy March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, although people suffer from the invisible consequences of brain injuries every single day. This month, we are shedding light on common brain injuries and how to treat them, featuring insights from SportsMed physical therapists who specialize in neurological rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion therapy. This article is written by… Read More...
Exercising Safely & Effectively in Cold Weather By SportsMed Physical Therapy Whether you’re hitting the slopes for a ski weekend or just heading outside for a run, exercising in cold weather presents a unique set of challenges. It takes the body longer to “warm up” (literally and figuratively) in cold weather, particularly the muscles and lungs. Additionally, while you may not feel like you’re sweating as… Read More...
Heart Health Facts & Benefits of Physical Activity By SportsMed Physical Therapy February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to show yourself some love by taking care of your ticker. First, it’s important to know the facts: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 1 out of every 4. The term “heart disease” actually refers to several conditions,… Read More...
Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease By SportsMed Physical Therapy Over 500,000 people in the United States suffer from Parkinson’s disease, and the numbers are rising. Although the cause of this debilitating neurological degenerative disease is unknown, scientists and doctors alike attribute it to both environmental and genetic factors. Seeing that the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease progress very slowly over time, it is imperative for… Read More...
Treating Neurological Disorders with AlterG By SportsMed Physical Therapy When we think about treatments for neurological disorders, many of us may not immediately make the connection between physical therapy and neurological disorder. The fact is, physical therapy is among one of the most useful treatments for neurological disorders and treating neurological disorders with AlterG technology has helped tremendously since its inception. Many patients with… Read More...
