SportsMed PT Success Stories, September 2016 By SportsMed Physical Therapy Every day, our physical therapists and supporting staffĀ build someone’s personal success story. This September we added to our long line of successes!Ā Here are some of the patients we want toĀ congratulateĀ for their hard work on the road to recovery. September Success Stories SELVA CAMPBELLĀ wasĀ treated at SportsMed Physical Therapy of Glen Rock, NJ after her Internal Medicine… Read More...
SportsMed PT Success Stories, August 2016 By SportsMed Physical Therapy Our physical therapists revel in the success of their patients, and over the years have seen many stories of improved quality of life with their patients. Below are just a few stories from August we wanted to showcase to congratulate our patients’ success! Binder Ranjit came to SportsMed Physical Therapy of Fair Lawn NJ for… Read More...
Are Pain Medications A Good Idea? By SportsMed Physical Therapy Pain medications aren’t without risk. Long term effects areĀ 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...
How To Alleviate Neck Pain [VIDEO] By SportsMed Physical Therapy Has your neck been feeling stiff or tight? Have you been experiencing migraines? Neck pain is very common with people who work at a desk for most or all of the day. People that sit at a desk, or drive a vehicle tend to be especially prone toĀ neck painĀ due to posture and a sedentary lifestyle…. 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.Ā Is that really the best course of action? Letās 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...
The Top 4 Causes of Hip Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy The hip is the bodyās biggest ball-and-socket joint. It is built to withstand constant wear and tear but is not indestructible. Age and usage can wear down or damage cartilage, its muscles can become strained, and the hip bone itself can be fractured or broken. All of these scenariosĀ can cause hip pain. The locations and… Read More...
A Quick Fix for Shoulder Pain By SportsMed Physical Therapy Do you have shoulder painĀ that comes and goes? This is actually quite common. The shoulder joint is very mobile, and because of that it is quite easy to lift from anĀ unstable shoulder position. Ā The instability is what can open you up to injury and shoulder pain. So how can you avoid shoulder pain altogether? Try… Read More...
Tennis Elbow? We’ve Got You Covered By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis, as it is known in the medical world,Ā is a repetitive strain injury that affects the muscles and tendons surrounding the elbow. Specifically, this occurs on the outside of your elbow where the muscles of the forearm attach called the lateral epicondyle. Ā The strain occurs from… Read More...
Is Vertigo Treatable with Physical Therapy? By SportsMed Physical Therapy What is Vertigo? A feeling of spinning that commonly results from issues with balance sensors in the inner ear. The sensation is usually fairly specific, and can be induced by certain movements such as getting up from the ground. Sometimes the feeling can be linked to a specific side of the body, such as only… Read More...
How To Reduce Arthritis With a Few Simple Changes By SportsMed Physical Therapy A common question that we get here at SportsMed Physical Therapy is, “how do I reduce arthritis pain.”Arthritis is not a single disease; it is a general term used to describe joint pain or joint disease. There are actually over 100 different types of arthritis and related conditions. Arthritis affects people of all ages, sexes,… Read More...
The Ultimate Office Desk Stretch Routine By SportsMed Physical Therapy As many as 86% of Americans sit at a desk at their place of employment. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have released a figure stating that 80% of American adults don’t get enough exercise. Think about those numbers. As we sit more and more, our muscles, joints, and tendons will… Read More...
How To Treat A Basic Sprain: R.I.C.E. By SportsMed Physical Therapy Basic Sprains: Ligaments are elastic-like bands that connect bone-to-bone, keeping your joints steady and stable. A sprain happens when fibers of a ligament tear. Chances are, you’ve had a sprain at some point in your life, but as common as this injury is, most people don’t know how to properly treat it when it happens…. Read More...
