Vestibular disorders are more common than you might think. Over 35% of adults over the age of 40 have experienced at least 1 Vestibular problem in their life, with the most common condition I treat, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), mostly occurring in females over the age of 60-65.
Luckily, there is treatment for this disease.
A big congratulations to co-owner Humberto Colmenares, who was recently named one of the winners of ABC’s summer Instagram photo contest and was given one of the grand prizes, a Macbook Air!
“I see almost every Physical Therapy patient in Jersey City or Elizabeth pull out a cell phone in my office either before, during, or after their appointment. And, in doing so, I constantly become witness to something that, as a Physical Therapist, makes me cringe. And that something is: bad cell phone posture.”
“At first, I wasn’t so sure because I didn’t really know much about Physical Therapy.
Now, I can move my neck with ease! I don’t have pain at all anymore and I can completely turn my neck from side to side now without any discomfort. “
We are happy to report that not only has Ernest returned to full function, but he is also a firm believer in the power of Physical Therapy!
Jeremy is proof that not only can you return to your active lifestyle, but you can do so with the same level of confidence that you had before surgery. After his extensive, individualized Physical Therapy program, which included specialized exercises using our AlterG Treadmill, he was able to return to his active lifestyle and be 100% confident in his recovery
Running in the heat can really throw your body for a loop if you don’t stay properly hydrated. The common medical consensus is that running in the heat is much harder because your body is now using most of its energy to keep your body and skin cool.
Here are some hydration tips that I give all my outdoor runners
“I especially liked the cordial and friendly attitude of the therapists and the staff. Each one made me feel welcomed, and each one was dedicated to helping me to get better.”
One of the most important ways to prevent running injuries is to stick to a good stretching program before and after a run. Having a few reliable stretches that you perform regularly can help you both warm up and cool down your muscles, allowing for a smoother recovery process. Here I’ll give a few tips on 3 stretches that I regularly recommend for my running clients.
Around this time of year, all my running clients begin to pick my brain regarding their own nutrition in preparation for race season. What I try to stress to everyone is the following: only a very small percentage of the running population can be considered professional runners. The vast majority of runners fall into the category of “The Enthusiast”.
