Symptoms After Concussion & How to Treat Them By SportsMed Physical Therapy Contributed by Dalton Gilligan, PT, DPT Clinic Director, Parsippany 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… Read More...
3 Surprising Ailments That Physical Therapists Treat By SportsMed Physical Therapy When someone mentions a physical therapist, the first thing that comes to your mind would probably be treatment post-surgery for joint-related issues or for mobility assistance. But did you know that experienced physical therapists are trained to treat a host of other ailments that many have not even heard of? Let us look at 3… Read More...
5 Ways to Reverse the Effects of Aging in Your Bones and Joints By SportsMed Physical Therapy Chances are, you didn’t find this article by luck, but rather experienced some form of pain in your joints and bones that seem to be happening around you with your friends. You may be wondering if the pain experienced in your bones and joints can ultimately be reversed. The good news is, it can be,… Read More...
5 Ways Your Body Starts Changing When You’re Over 60 By SportsMed Physical Therapy As one enters their golden years, they start to experience and see the world from a different perspective. Part of this is because their minds have gained wisdom over the years, but part of this could also be because of the physical changes in their body. Here are 5 ways your body changes as you… Read More...
5 Ways Your Body Starts Changing in Your 40s and 50s By SportsMed Physical Therapy It’s a well-respected fact that the way we think, and feel will vary as we age, especially after every decade. Unfortunately for us, we can’t compare how we feel when we’re 20 and 50 right next to each other and our body adapts ever so slightly with each year. But at particular ages, we start… Read More...
The Best Morning Routine for An Achy Back By SportsMed Physical Therapy Having chronic back pain is no laughing matter, with millions of people around the world suffering from an achy back every day. The truth is, many such cases can be circumvented with a proper morning routine to alleviate the pain one feels and improve one’s posture at the same time. Today, we’ll be sharing with… Read More...
Yoga for Back Pain Relief (Child’s Pose) By SportsMed Physical Therapy If you are feeling stiff and experiencing pain in the lower pack, child’s pose, a classic yoga technique, might be the perfect tool for relief. In this video, we’ll show you the progression of this pose starting in a chair for more support. It may look like you’re resting, but child’s pose is an active… Read More...
How to Know If You Have Arthritis By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knowing if you have arthritis can be problematic. There are tons of different symptoms and more than a hundred different types of arthritis and related conditions. The sad thing, however, is that many older individuals tend to resign to their fate that joint pain and arthritis is all part and parcel of growing old. Younger… Read More...
Best Supplements for Arthritis By SportsMed Physical Therapy Many people around the world are suffering from different forms of arthritis and just as many have considered alternatives to address the pain. While supplements for arthritis alone may not be the solution to a complete recovery and elimination of the pain, they may be part of the solution to easing the problems you may… 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...
The Different Types of Arthritis By SportsMed Physical Therapy What Is Arthritis? Every so often we hear people complaining about arthritis and the pain that it brings to them, but what really does arthritis refer to? Well, arthritis is in fact not one type of disease but is instead a simplification of a broad range of different joint diseases and pain that occurs. Under… Read More...
3 Ways to Alleviate Back Pain Naturally By SportsMed Physical Therapy Back pain has always been an ongoing health issue for as many as eight out of ten people around the world and is so prevalent that at least thirty million Americans experience it at any given time. Back problems alone account for one of the most go to problems at the doctor’s office in a… Read More...
Concussions and How to Avoid Them By SportsMed Physical Therapy Concussions have been a common occurrence in many activities these days, especially those with contact involved in them. Many people simply equate frequency of occurrence with a level of danger, dismissing the true severity of concussions and how they affect an individual. Concussions on its own are in fact brain injuries, and there is absolutely… Read More...
The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Practice By SportsMed Physical Therapy Starting out in yoga can be intimidating, especially if your current impression of exercising involves intense cardio or lifting heavy weights. However, you’ll learn in due time that yoga is more than just stretching and holding poses. Consistent yoga practice can improve mindfulness, reduce stress, increase flexibility, AND it can be an awesome workout. Here are… Read More...
Find Out How Exercise Affects Blood Pressure Levels By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Blood Pressure? When your heart beats, it pushes blood through the body delivering blood and nutrients to its tissues. As blood travels, it pushes against blood vessels, this is called blood pressure. How is it measured? Blood pressure levels can be taken by a machine or manually by a trained professional using a… Read More...
The Dangers Of Low Blood Pressure By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Blood Pressure? When your heart beats, it pushes blood through the body delivering blood and nutrients to its tissues. As blood travels, it pushes against blood vessels, this is called blood pressure (BP). How is it measured? Blood pressure can be taken by a machine or manually by a trained professional using a… Read More...
The Dangers of High Blood Pressure By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Blood Pressure? When your heart beats, it pushes blood through the body, delivering blood and nutrients to its tissues. As blood travels, it pushes against blood vessels. This is what is referred to as blood pressure. How is it measured? Blood pressure can be taken by a machine or manually by a trained… Read More...
3 Stretches That Alleviate Back Pain [VIDEO] By SportsMed Physical Therapy William Araneta, one of our in-house physical therapist assistants, is here to share the top 3 stretches that can help alleviate back pain. These simple stretches are perfect for those who spend many hours driving, sitting at a desk, or having to bend to lift up heavy objects on a daily basis. Preparation and consistency will help you… Read More...
3 Ways To Avoid Plantar Fasciitis [VIDEO] By SportsMed Physical Therapy Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia (under your heel bone). When you walk, you feel a sharp pain through your heel, and this pain can interfere with everyday life. You may be wondering what Plantar Fasciitis is and how it affects the body. It’s actually an injury to the connective tissue that… Read More...
Are You Able To Touch Your Toes? By SportsMed Physical Therapy If you cannot touch your toes, you are not alone. Modern society has left many of us stiff and tight, with limited range of motion. The reason this is an issue of concern is because it can lead to pulled muscles and joint pain in the future. Range of motion can usually be restored with a… Read More...
Are Pain Medications A Good Idea? By SportsMed Physical Therapy Pain medications aren’t without risk. Long term effects are controversial, because more often than not pain killer users are not well informed. As with any medicine, each person’s reaction to a pain killer will be different from each other. When evaluating the risks behind their usage, it’s best to talk to your doctor about specifics! Risks… Read More...
Working Long Hours? Start Sitting Smarter By SportsMed Physical Therapy It is no secret that prolonged periods of sitting can lead to several health risks. However, desk jobs are here to stay, so instead of fighting it, learn how you can be sitting smarter. Sitting Smarter On The Ground The most ideal position to sit in is cross-legged or lotus, the top of each foot on… Read More...
Keep Arthritis Away With These Simple Tips By SportsMed Physical Therapy Inflammation in your body will promote and/or enhance the effects of arthritis. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reduce inflammation and keep arthritis away. The following tips may help reduce the pain – try to implement as many of them as you can in your daily activities! Weight Loss If you are overweight,… Read More...
Is Back Surgery Right for Me? By SportsMed Physical Therapy Back pain is pretty common. For some, surgery may seem the only option when you can’t seem to get any relief. Is that really the best course of action? Let’s first take a look at the common back surgeries and the conditions they treat. Laminectomy Commonly used to treat spinal stenosis. The procedure involves removing part… Read More...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Chronic Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Our bodies constantly send us feedback. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to these signals to the extent that sometimes we are unaware of issues until it is too late. Many times, it is only in retrospect do we realize what was missed. According to a report released in 2011 by the Institute of Medicine of the… Read More...
Exercise to Decrease Your Knee Discomfort By SportsMed Physical Therapy Knee pain is common. The issue is often ignored and left untreated until it interrupts daily life. Don’t ignore early signs of a knee injury! Instead, learn how to exercise to decrease your knee discomfort. Resting your knee is usually a good idea. If something hurts, either stay away from the activity that caused your pain, or… Read More...
Read This Before Switching to a Standing Desk By SportsMed Physical Therapy The standing desk has been a trend for some time now. Many desk-bound workers are making the switch to avoid sitting, which has been labeled as a worse activity than smoking. Naturally, to avoid this one extreme people look to the other. But are standing desks really the solution? There are a few things to consider before… Read More...
Choosing Your Exercise for Pain Management By SportsMed Physical Therapy If you go to a gym, you may have seen the rush of crowds. It’s no surprise. New Year’s resolutions are a big part of that. To make matters worse, there are thousands of ways to exercise, which can make finding the right workout plan for you seem daunting. It doesn’t help that everyone thinks their workout plan… Read More...
Low Impact Cardio: How And Why To Try It! By SportsMed Physical Therapy Low impact cardio is a popular method among the elderly, but it can actually be beneficial to anyone (including you)! This type of workout includes exercises that do not put a lot of stress on your joints. Generally, they do not involve hard surfaces and have you with at least one foot on the ground at all times…. Read More...
Road to Recovery: Back Pain Treatment (Pt 2) By SportsMed Physical Therapy This is the second part of the Road to Recovery – Back Pain series, focusing on back pain treatment. If you missed the first part click here before continuing: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY SERIES: BACK PAIN REHABILITATION (PART 1) It is important to understand Hip Flexion and Extension in order to help treat and prevent… Read More...
Road to Recovery: Shoulder Pain Injury By SportsMed Physical Therapy We’re back again this week to continue our Road to Recovery series! This week, the topic is Shoulder Pain Injury. Ever wonder why shoulder pain is so common these days? It’s our daily habits that get us into trouble, and technology doesn’t help. The body is highly adaptable, but that also means it must adapt to… Read More...
Sitting Too Much? Another Reason to Change That. By SportsMed Physical Therapy Are you sitting too much? Most Americans will sit for 8+ hours per day. That’s a lot! Think about it…most people sit on the way to work, sit at work, sit on the way home, sit to eat, sit to watch TV, and sit to read. By now it’s safe to assume that we all… Read More...
Avoid These Winter Health Woes! By SportsMed Physical Therapy It’s December! The snow, the holidays, gingerbread cookies, and the injuries. It’s not unusual for our offices to pick up more patients during the winter months, the majority of which come in due to avoidable injuries! Before the snow piles on, take our advice and keep your winter health meter high! Oh look, there’s snow! Here come… Read More...
The Dangers of Osteoporosis and Bone Health By SportsMed Physical Therapy The Dangers of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is statistically one of the biggest causes of death for seniors. One in six women with a hip fracture are able to survive. For men, the rate is even worse. What we do know is that 30% of all osteoporosis is caused by genetic predisposition. So if you have a family… Read More...
Nutritional Shift Puts People at Risk of Osteoporosis By SportsMed Physical Therapy Recently published in the journal Osteoporosis International, a study on nutrition and osteoporosis discovered a nutritional shift that has been long suspected of causing a greater risk of osteoporosis. It was noted that a decline in milk consumption has been observed among children across the world over the last few decades, leading to a lack of… Read More...
Simple Home Treatment for Neck Stiffness By SportsMed Physical Therapy Neck stiffness can occur at any point in our lives, and more often than not, we’ve all had some kind of neck strain to deal with. If the pain is severe, and it greatly restricts your daily routine, we recommend you schedule an appointment at our office immediately. However, if it’s a generally mild strain… Read More...
Dynamic vs. Static Stretching By SportsMed Physical Therapy It’s sort of a trick question. The truth is, both dynamic and static stretching should be used to prevent injury and increase flexibility & strength. Imagine the muscles in your body were made of rubber bands. The less you use them, the more they stay constricted and tight. By using the proper stretching methods, you… Read More...
