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Marathon Recovery Tips

Well I did it.  I FINISHED MY VERY FIRST RACE!  I am so happy to have participated in the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and honestly can’t believe that I completed a half marathon as my first race ever.

No one really gives you advice for POST race recovery.  And as I was sitting there, I realized that I wasn’t necessarily engaging in activity that would help my recovery go smoothly, and neither were some of the other runners around me.  So I decided to focus on what would be best to help me get back on my feet faster. 

So here are the Top 3 Tips for post race recovery:

Dr. James’ Race Week Preparations

It’s the day before the big United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2017!  I’m so excited and eager to participate in my first ever marathon!  The past 2 months have training have gone better than I expected.  As with any training regimen, there were setbacks that presented themselves, but, overall, I am more than happy with how my training went.

So as this past week unfolded, what did I focus on with my training?

Dealing With Training Setbacks in Week 2

After a great start to my training, I expected a little pushback to my running training in week 2 last week, but it didn’t come from where I expected it to.  I actually started out with a great 2.5 mile walk/run to start out the week, but then it hit me…

The Elizabeth & Jersey City Physical Therapy Reviews Keep Pouring In!

It cannot be said enough that our greatest reward comes from seeing our Elizabeth & Jersey City Physical Therapy patients reach their goals to improve their quality of life using Physical Therapy. 

The icing on the cake has been coming from our patients that have been spreading the word lately on the internet by sharing their amazing recovery stories. 

Physical Therapy Gets Jackie Back To A Normal Life

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Surgery in general can be a very emotional experience.  And to have major surgery, that’s just as emotional as it comes.  So I and my partners know that it’s important to make sure that the patient is not only physically getting better, but that they are doing well emotionally as well.  

We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome for someone who became a part of our family.  Congratulations to Jackie!!  (Tip:  When you watch the video below, you might want to have a tissue handy.)

Win a Fitbit for National Physical Therapy Month

This year, we have decided to both inform and celebrate the field of Physical Therapy.  On social media, we will be constantly posting material intended to educate and inform the public about the benefits that Physical Therapy can have on a person’s life in ways that are both obvious and also not so obvious

In addition, we will also be celebrating the month and also the running of the NYC Marathon by holding a giveaway.  So, we thought it only fitting that a Fitbit be our first giveaway prize!

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