It’s easy to think that if you get injured weeks or even days before a marathon, then you are tough out of luck. That there is nothing you can do and the chances of running the marathon have gone out the window. Well, good news: This may not always be [...]
You just ran 26.2 miles! This is a major accomplishment whether it is your first time or your fifteenth. Your body has undergone major physical stressors not to mention mental stress. You’ve trained extremely hard, given up time with your loved ones and dedicated yourself to finishing. So after you’ve [...]
Finding the best physical therapy clinic to suit your issues can be a challenging task. Do you choose one based on location, staff or doctor referral? The answer is it depends on what you value to be successful. When it comes to choosing the right clinic for you, ultimately, the [...]
Barefoot running is a topic surrounded by quite a bit of controversy. Because humans have been running since before shoes existed, much of the issue relates to the natural movement of our feet and how our bodies are designed to move. Many believe that injuries started occurring after running shoes [...]
Many people are often confused about the differences between physical therapy and occupational therapy. One reason is their similarity in goals to help patients in rehabilitating and returning to their daily lives. […]
At Set Physical Therapy, we are passionate about helping people. In fact, we have incorporated that passion not only into our mission but also into our name. We are very proud of what we have been able to create in an environment where healthcare is no longer personalized. That’s why [...]
SetPT is shining the spotlight on our physical therapists. Our goal here is to ensure their patients are safe and sound, preventing injuries and recovering properly. Over the next few weeks, we will post our recurring series to take a closer look at our physical therapists to hear a little [...]
While many NYers head to the Hamptons or Jersey Shore for the summer, there are still some great local summer activities in NYC that you won’t want to miss – and many for free!So, get out and try something new in NYC this summer. […]
Physical Therapists examine and treat people who have conditions affecting an individual’s ability to move freely and without pain. The conditions they can help address include a broad range of symptoms, such as back pain, neck pain, osteoporosis, developmental disabilities, carpal tunnel syndrome, and countless more. Benefits of physical therapy [...]
A common term that people hear about in post-pregnancy is split abdominals. It is medically known as diastasis recti and represents a gap that is greater than 2.7 centimeters in your stomach. The rectus abdominal muscle stretches at the linea alba, a connective collagen sheath, from the changing size of [...]
