My whole life I have been what I jokingly call “calf challenged.” As an ice skater, I not only developed well-defined legs, but as a jumper, I also strengthened my calves. This was not genetic, as no one else in my family had large calves and once my figure skating [...]
When I think about my favorite exercises, both personally and for my West End Center and Metro Center patients, thoracic spine (t-spine) mobility stretches immediately come to mind. […]
Springtime is the perfect season to take your fitness journey outside (as long as your allergies don’t act up!) If you’re looking for ways to have an active and healthy spring, consider the following physical therapist recommended tips. […]
While we’re obviously big fans of physical therapy, we recognize that most people don’t want to remain in treatment forever. The ultimate goal of any course of PT is to get back to doing all your favorite things and regular activities without any pain or limitations. However, it can be [...]
The Feldenkrais rotation is an excellent exercise because it is simple yet provides an immediate impact. I first learned about the Feldenkrais thoracic rotation in 1997 while working in the chronic pain inpatient program at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in NYC. It was a three-week program in which PTs [...]
When you think of physical therapy, what sort of image comes to mind? Is it one or two therapists scrambling to care for multiple patients at once? Perhaps you picture a crowded gym with rubber bands flying, weight machines slamming, and a singular physical therapist shouting exercise instructions like “shoulders [...]
Out of the many exercises I utilize for both myself and my patients at the West End center, the bridge is one of my absolute favorites. The bridge is a great strength exercise for your gluteus maximus, the large buttocks muscle which helps with walking as well as more intense [...]
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jeff Fine, LCSW, MS, NSCACPT and host of the “TotalSelf Considered” podcast. In the episode, Back Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Practical Solutions, we discuss back pain and ways to help alleviate the problem. […]
During the colder months, many golfer patients ask me, “What can I do to prep for the upcoming season?” I recommend these patients perform my go-to exercises for off-season training, shown below. […]
This American Heart Month, we want to put a special focus on just how vital cardiovascular health is to your overall wellness. Heart disease is incredibly commonplace. New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) shows that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular issues. Because the [...]
