Physical Therapy
Neck, Back Pain & Your Cell Phone
“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.”
Physical Therapy Neck Pain Success
“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!
ACL Surgery, The AlterG, & 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
Staying Cool: Running In The Heat
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
Physical Therapy & Back Pain Success Story
“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.”
3 Essential Running Stretches
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.
Choosing the Right Running Shoes
Walking into the store to shop for a new pair of running shoes can be downright intimidating. For each individual brand, there are scores of colors, shapes, and models to cover the entire spectrum of runners, from the beginner to the professional. As a person buying their first pair of serious running shoes, the task can seem monumental. What are the differences between the models and which would be good for my specific feet? Here are a few tips to get you pointed in the right direction.
What Are YOUR Physical Therapy Goals?
What do you want to accomplish with Physical Therapy? What are your goals? It’s the first question I ask all my patients during their initial Physical Therapy visit. It sounds so simple, but you’d be surprised by the number of confused looks I get whenever I ask this question. It just doesn’t seem to dawn on a lot of patients. However, to me, the answer provides the basis for how I fashion a Physical Therapy rehabilitation program.
Jersey City Celebrates AlterG & Clinic Anniversaries
Complete Physical Rehabilitation celebrated this week the first anniversary of the only AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill in Jersey City. The AlterG is the world’s only treadmill using ground-breaking, NASA based anti-gravity technology for Physical Therapy rehabilitation programs. The facility was the first private PT clinic to adopt the technology in all of Hudson County.