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Our telehealth appointments are 1-on-1 video sessions that are from 30 - 60 minutes. During your session, you'll have an opportunity to ask about any changes in your condition, have your exercises supervised and corrected, and make changes to your plan of care if needed. This is a great option for individuals with busy schedules or confined to their home.
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Rotator cuff tendinosis is a common yet often misunderstood shoulder condition that can cause significant pain and limit your ability to perform daily activities. Unlike tendinitis, which is an acute inflammation of the tendon, tendinosis refers to the chronic degeneration of the tendon tissue, typically due to overuse or aging. Let’s break down what rotator cuff tendinosis is, its causes and symptoms, and the most effective treatment strategies we employ at our Harlem and Morningside Heights physical therapy locations to help you regain shoulder function and reduce pain.
Remember those dreaded school group projects? In every group, there was always an overachiever doing more than their fair share, an underachiever doing the bare minimum, and a few who managed to contribute just enough.Believe it or not, your muscles behave in a similar fashion, especially when you take on physically demanding activities like hiking or working out. Just like a group project, some muscles will overwork while others slack off, potentially leading to imbalances and even injury. Here's how to make sure everyone (and muscle) is participating!
Are you or a loved one experiencing numbness, pain or tingling in your hands or feet? These symptoms, often associated with peripheral neuropathy, can make everyday tasks challenging and significantly affect your quality of life.Park North Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights offers an innovative treatment for neuropathy called NEUBIE therapy which has been shown to provide effective relief for patients. NEUBIE, which stands for Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator, uses advanced technology to target the underlying issues of this condition, helping our patients lead more comfortable lives.
Park North Physical Therapy in Upper Manhattan offers advanced treatments to alleviate back pain caused by common back conditions. Schedule your consultation today.
Do you wake up with pain or struggle through daily activities due to discomfort? Chronic muscle inflammation, or myositis, could be the culprit. Park North Therapy in Morningside Heights offers professional physical therapy to address and manage the symptoms of this condition effectively. Our expert physical therapists are equipped to help you understand your symptoms and guide you through targeted treatments to improve your quality of life.
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Pickleball, a sport combining elements from badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, is gaining popularity, especially among older adults, for its fun and health benefits. Despite its appeal, there's a risk of injury, with common issues including tennis elbow, sprained ankles, and lower back pain. Park North Physical Therapy in Harlem offers tips for preventing such injuries, emphasizing the importance of proper warm-up, technique, and physical therapy. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing balance, coordination, and strength, reducing the likelihood of injury while enjoying pickleball.
At Park North Physical Therapy, we're passionate about helping young athletes reach their full potential. Yet, the pressure to perform can lead to pushing through pain, risking lasting injuries. Dr. Sam Morjaria, owner of Park North Physical therapy in Harlem and Morningside Heights, explains the unique challenges young athletes face and how we guide them on the path to recovery.
Do you experience frequent pain due to hip bursitis? This common condition impacts those with inflamed bursae or fluid-filled sacs in the hip. Bursitis tends to cause muscle aches or stiffness which can keep you from doing what you love. Even standing or sleeping is much more difficult because of the inflammation. Here are 6 helpful tips to reduce your hip pain.
At Park North Physical Therapy, we believe that restorative sleep is not a luxury but a cornerstone of your health. If shoulder pain is keeping you from the peaceful slumber you deserve, it's time to address it head-on. Let's explore how physical therapy can be your ally in overcoming shoulder pain caused by sleeping and help you greet each morning refreshed and pain-free.
At Park North Physical Therapy in New York City, we believe that rehabilitation can often prevent surgical intervention. To highlight the power of PT, we’re showcasing one of our clients as a case study. Elizabeth's journey showcases how our therapists can help people manage pain and, in many instances, prevent surgery.
After surgery, the most critical phase of your recovery journey begins. In order to regain full range of motion and strength, physical therapy is essential for joint replacements. A comprehensive post-operative PT care plan includes mobilization, strengthening of the surrounding muscles and tissues around your joint and pain management. We know that undergoing surgery can be an overwhelming process, so we’re breaking down the most frequently asked questions we get from our patients about joint replacement care to help you feel more at ease.
Joint replacements can be life-changing procedures. They offer relief from chronic pain and help you get back to your favorite activities, like walking around Central Park or biking the Brooklyn Bridge.However, preparing for joint replacement surgery can be intimidating, especially during the recovery process. At Park North Physical Therapy, we’ve helped hundreds of patients with hip, knee, shoulder and other partial or total joint replacements. To encourage an efficient rehab process, we’re helping you prepare for surgery with everything you need to know about pre-operative physical therapy.
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Learn more about how sleep affects your recovery in physical therapy and your overall athletic recovery. Plus, a few tips from Samuel Lu about how to get better sleep.
Discover effective techniques to strengthen your ankles and prevent ankle sprains with Park North Physical Therapy. Learn why ankle injuries are common among athletes and how you can improve your ankle stability through balance training and conditioning exercises.
A flexible spending account (FSA) gives you tax-free funds for medical expenses outside your annual insurance coverage. It’s essentially the “use it or lose it” version of insurance. While these accounts may be helpful for hidden costs throughout the year, they do expire when your plan resets.
In this season of gratitude, we’re thankful for our dedicated team of physical therapists who have chosen your health and wellness as their mission. When you’re in pain, suffering from an injury or struggling to move due to your age or condition, it matters who you surround yourself with. You need a helper. A compassionate carer with the expertise to identify the root cause of your issue, develop a personalized program of care and then work alongside you to improve your recovery and functionality as quickly and safely as possible.
Did you know that Park North Physical Therapy features one of the most innovative, effective e-stim machines currently available to target neurological conditions, remove pain and return movement and functionality in patients after just one use?
We all know that pilates is a form of body conditioning that targets diverse muscle groups to help build strength, stability, flexibility and coordination. But did you know that Joseph Pilates first developed the Pilates system in an internment camp during World War I as a physical rehabilitation method for his fellow inmates and injured soldiers?
Digitsole Pro technology is an FDA-approved Class II device that has been developed for healthcare providers to measure objective biomechanical data in order to assess and improve mobility disorders. Park North Physical Therapy is proud to be one of the first clinics to put this into practice for our patients!
With the status quo long left trailing in the rearview mirror, Park North Physical Therapy has ushered in a new era of state-of-the-art physical therapy technology and innovative patient care programs to our local community of Uptown Manhattan.
Can you stretch too much? A common misconception that people have is that stretching is always necessary to prevent injury. People believe you should always be more flexible, and that the more flexible you are the lower the likelihood is of getting hurt.
Techniques used after pulling your back. “I pulled my back and can’t move” is a phrase many of us have said at some point in our lives. It happens. Lifting heavy boxes during a move, doing yard work, or cleaning your floor are common ways.
Most of us have hurt our backs at some point in our lives, as referenced in our previous post (see: acute low back pain). After the acute inflammatory stage is over (usually within 1-2 weeks), and most of the pain has subsided, the question is what is the next step?
A common misconception that people have is that stretching is always necessary to prevent injury. People believe you should always be more flexible, and that the more flexible you are the lower the likelihood is of getting hurt.
