In order to help my Physical Therapy patients in Elizabeth and Jersey City get back in to tip top shape after experiencing a setback due to the symptoms of sciatica creeping up on you, l have created what I like to call “The 3 Phases of Healing.” These 3 phases create realistic, definable goals that you, the patient, can use to measure your progress on how your Physical Therapy is progressing. So let’s go through each one, shall we?
We are happy to announce that Physical Therapist Dr. Asha Koshy and Physical Therapist Assistant Diana Raa are now certified in the LSVT BIG method for Parkinson’s Disease treatment, making the Elizabeth clinic the first Physical Therapy clinic in Elizabeth, NJ to offer this revolutionary treatment for Parkinson’s Disease.
There’s nothing worse than suffering an injury. Besides the pain aspect, an injury can really derail your active, daily life, preventing your from doing the things that you are normally accustomed to doing, which can be really frustrating.
Wherever you go, it’s hard not to see those barefoot running shoes, even in discount stores like Marshalls and TJ Maxx. From the Vibram line to the Nike Free line, and every brand in between, it seems like everyone has a model of barefoot running shoes on the market that they’ve been marketing extremely hard. But are they really good for you?
Sciatica. In my experience in Physical Therapy, my patients in Jersey City and Elizabeth have definitely heard the term before, but there is a struggle to really define what it is. In order to clear up this confusion, I thought it would be a great idea to jump right in and define what sciatica is, plus go into common causes for the condition.
In my last blog post, I went over my easy, 3 step process to handling Runner’s Knee pain when it first occurs. But I think that it might be helpful to explore how to spot the signs of Runner’s Knee. This way, you’ll have a better idea on whether or not to use my three step process or not. This will make you more efficient in being able to locate and figure what kind of pain you may be experiencing.
For Sam, I am happy to report that, with a specialized course of Vestibular Physical Therapy in the Jersey City clinic that was tailor made to help him function daily with his normal activities, he now feels fully confident in his daily life and has no more reported Vestibular symptoms of dizziness and unsteadiness that had plagued him in the past.
As the Summer has arrived, we look to our knees to provide us the locomotion and cushion needed for our outdoor activities. Whether it is running for distance, jumping and hopping on the basketball court, or sprinting to the finish line, this summer is about our knees. In this first report, I will discuss patellar tendon pain, aka runners knee.
One of the things that we realize is that not all Physical Therapy clinics are made equal. We weren’t the first clinics for Physical Therapy in Jersey City and Elizabeth, NJ, and we won’t be the last. But what we try to make sure is that we offer the best care possible, ESPECIALLY if you’ve had a bad experience elsewhere.
There are many instances throughout the years when clients have come in citing“knee pain”. And, understandably, patients rightfully assume that the source of pain has to be 100% in the knee. However, what isn’t necessarily known is that knee pain might not be originating from the knee at all!
