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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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Physical Therapy for Pain Relief in Harlem & Morningside Heights
It’s a common issue that affects people of all ages and activity levels, but understanding the cause is key to finding lasting relief. As a physical therapist based in Harlem, I’ve worked with countless patients dealing with tight hamstrings. The good news? There’s a lot you can do to address this problem effectively. Let’s explore why it happens and what you can do to feel better.
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.
Physical therapy is a vital healthcare service that helps individuals recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall physical function. In Upper Manhattan, our two Park North Physical Therapy locations are committed to providing high-quality care to the communities of Harlem and Morningside Heights. But what specific conditions do our physical therapists treat?
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or seeking post-surgery rehabilitation, a skilled physical therapist can help you regain strength and mobility. However, with so many clinics and practitioners in Upper Manhattan, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. While we’re happy to evaluate your needs at one of our Park North Physical Therapy clinics, here are some key tips to follow when searching for the right physical therapist for your needs, focusing on the Harlem and Morningside Heights areas.
Did you know that your jaw, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ), functions similarly to other joints in your body? Just like your elbows or knees, your TMJ is where two bones come together, controlled by muscles to enable movement. And, just like these other joints, your TMJ is susceptible to joint pain and muscle strain. When the TMJ isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms. These might include jaw pain, headaches, clicking or popping sounds when you move your jaw, difficulty opening your mouth wide, or even your jaw shifting to one side as you do so. Chewing might become painful, or you might find it hard to enjoy your favorite New York bagel.
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.
Living with an autoimmune disease can be challenging, but there are effective ways to manage symptoms and improve your quality of life. Park North Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights and Harlem offers specialized care for individuals dealing with autoimmune conditions. Our tailored physical therapy programs provide a holistic approach to managing these conditions, helping patients live more comfortably and actively.
Think back to a moment when you were about to meet someone who might become an important part of your life. Maybe it was a new college roommate, a colleague, or a relative you hadn’t seen in a while. You knew you’d be spending time with this person, but you weren’t quite sure what to expect. This can certainly stir up some anxiety. The same thing often happens before your first physical therapy (PT) evaluation. You're about to spend a significant amount of time with your therapist —2 to 3 hours a week— and naturally, you wonder if this person can truly help you. I'd like to share some insights into what your physical therapist is thinking during that initial evaluation.
One of the groundbreaking technologies we utilize at Park North Physical Therapy in Harlem is the NEUBIE, an advanced device designed to enhance physical therapy treatments. Here's how the NEUBIE at our Harlem physical therapy clinic can benefit your recovery journey.
Park North Physical Therapy in Upper Manhattan offers advanced treatments to alleviate back pain caused by common back conditions. Schedule your consultation today.
If you’re suffering from back pain due to scoliosis in Upper Manhattan, relief is here! Discover how our comprehensive approach at Park North Physical Therapy can provide significant relief and improve quality of life for scoliosis patients in Harlem and Morningside Heights.
Do you think you could benefit from physical therapy in Morningside Heights or Harlem but haven’t visited your general practitioner yet? You’re probably wondering, “Do you need a referral for physical therapy?”As a reliable and effective provider of physical therapy in Upper Manhattan, Park North Physical Therapy can help you recover from injury (without a referral). Keep reading to discover everything you should know about the process.
Minda Dentler is an Ironman World Champion Qualifier and Wheelchair athlete, who was also a former patient at Park North Physical Therapy in Harlem. Minda describes how the skills she learned in PT helped her train and recover from injury. In addition to her athletic career, Minda is also a TEDX speaker and children's book author. Check out our interview with her to learn more about her incredible life experience.
Park North Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights, New York, offers specialized pediatric physical therapy to support children's developmental and injury recovery needs. Recognizing the rapid growth and change in children's bodies, their licensed physical therapists provide customized care to address developmental delays, rehabilitate injuries, and assist children with disabilities, ensuring a fun, play-based therapy environment to promote effective healing and development.
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Park North Physical Therapy in Harlem, NY, provides expert physical therapy to treat all types of injuries, particularly focusing on managing work-related injuries. Their licensed physical therapists customize treatments to address pain management, improve functionality, prevent future injuries, and support patients' return to work, emphasizing the significance of physical therapy in enhancing mobility and quality of life for those affected by workplace accidents.
At Park North Physical Therapy in Morningside Heights, the key to successful physical therapy is open and honest communication with your therapist. Patients are advised not to downplay their symptoms, lie about their homework completion, rush their sessions, pretend to understand exercises they don't, or cancel appointments due to pain without discussing it. The therapists emphasize the importance of transparency to adjust treatment plans effectively and ensure patients' progress and comfort. Contacting Park North Physical Therapy for any concerns or questions is encouraged to provide the best care possible.
In Harlem, New York, physical therapists, including those at Park North Physical Therapy, do not prescribe medication as part of their treatment approach. Instead, they focus on holistic rehabilitation methods, assessing whole-body health and guiding patients through exercises and therapies for self-sufficient healing. Under New York law, physical therapists are prohibited from possessing or administering prescription medications, with the only exception being the use of medicinal ions for specific treatments. The goal of physical therapy is to offer pain relief and injury healing through non-invasive methods like manual therapy, exercise programs, NEUBIE therapy, and low-level laser therapy, aiming to reduce dependency on medication for chronic pain and improve the quality of life.
Pape has a specific interest in treating a variety of orthopedic injuries via functional training of the body as a whole along with implementation of hands-on manual techniques to alleviate symptoms & improve overall functional performance. With a holistic outlook on life, Pape’s mission at Park North Harlem is to reduce the emotional and physical anguish that comes with injury or illness to help patients get back to living at their fullest capacity!
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.
Meet one of our Park North Physical Therapists, Samuel Lu.
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.
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Muscular dysfunction can wreak havoc on your body causing pain, weakness and stiffness. If left unaddressed, they can interfere with your daily activities and even lead to chronic conditions. In this blog post, we'll explore warning signs and causes of muscular imbalances, as well as tactical ways to fix and prevent them. Ultimately, these solutions will help you restore balance, alleviate discomfort and improve your overall well-being.
While it can’t prevent all sport-related injuries, physical therapy can help you take a proactive (rather than reactive) approach to training, plus it helps you recover faster, build resilience and even prevent certain injuries from occurring in the first place. Let’s explore the power of physical therapy for athletes and focus specifically on injury prevention through prehabilitation (prehab).
At Park North, we’ve helped hundreds of patients regain their mobility and independence. Our most recent inspiring recovery journey was George Hirsch, one of the most iconic movers of New York City and certainly a hometown hero at Park North Physical Therapy.
Neurokinetics and physical therapy may be considered distinct areas of practice, but they overlap in their shared focus on the rehabilitation and improvement of human movement and function. This blog explores how neurokinetics is revolutionizing physical therapy by providing a deeper understanding of the neural control of movement, ultimately leading to more effective, personalized treatment plans.
This post shares 10 important ways that physical therapy helps you take the first steps to a pain-free lifestyle that keeps you mobile so you can enjoy the quality of life you deserve.
If you’re planning ahead for a fun, healthy (and injury-free) summer, physical therapy is a great way to prepare for a lively season of sports and recreational activities. We share the benefits of starting a physical therapy program ahead of the summer season in this post.
As physical therapists, it’s part of the job description to leverage our hands and brains to come up with innovative solutions to help our patients achieve optimal health and function. Just like a painter, sculptor or musician, we use our hands to mold and manipulate to deliver an improved final product – in this case, a healthy, pain-free body for our patients. This post explains how physical therapy is a careful blend of art and science.
Want to see how low level laser therapy, a safe, effective treatment option for physical therapy, can improve your injuries and recovery? This blog explains how low-energy laser beams accelerate the healing process and provide the relief you've been looking for!
Physical therapy and occupational therapy are both forms of rehabilitation that help patients recover from injuries or illnesses and improve their overall health and quality of life. While both focus on helping patients regain their physical abilities and independence, there are important differences between the two fields. This post explores the distinct roles of physical therapy and occupational therapy and reviews examples of the types of conditions and patients that a PT and OT typically treat.
