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Category: Physical Therapy
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Reasons to See a PT First for Lower Back Pain
With the growing awareness of the opioid epidemic occurring nationwide, there is also a growing body of evidence that physical therapy offers a great first line of defense against the various types of lower back pain (LBP). The effectiveness of physical therapy for lower back pain also offers additional benefits, other than the therapeutic exercise component.…
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Life Beyond Opioids – How Physical Therapy is Changing the Game for Chronic Pain Patients
The opioid epidemic has been big news. No one wants to live in constant pain, but many people also don’t want to face the risks associated with opioid painkillers. Opioids are highly addictive and can lead to depression, overdose and withdrawal symptoms – stealing one’s quality of life and destroying relationships in the process. While…
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Backpack Safety – What Parents Need To Know
It’s one of the most common back-to-school purchases – a backpack. But when it comes to buying a backpack, parents shouldn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. We need to keep an eye on what our children are putting into the pack and carrying around on a daily basis. Saddled with homework, heavy books, and technology, today’s…
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Fall Prevention- Getting Ahead of Gravity
Every year falls kill approximately 30,000 Americans. Many more are injured and permanently debilitated by a fall. As a physical therapist, my advice is that we should all maintain or improve the physical attributes that prevent a fall. Fall prevention training has been proven to reduce your chances of having a fall event. Here is a…
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We Love Teachers at Ivy Rehab!
We love our teachers! Back to school means a lot more than just decorating classrooms and passing out books. We know that the reality of being a full-time educator means the possibility of back pain. It comes with the territory of being on your feet all day long five days a week. According to the latest injury…
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Check out the Running Analysis Program at Ivy Rehab West Harrison
The running analysis program offered at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy’s West Harrison clinic is designed to cater to anyone who wants to improve their running performance. This doesn’t just apply to athletes and lifelong runners looking to improve their personal records or run longer distances. Patients who suffer from lower extremity injuries such as knee, leg, hip, ankle…
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An Aquatic Therapy Success Story for Multiple Sclerosis Patient
Not all therapy happens on land. Aquatic therapy is not all about swimming! The power of water for therapy has been proven to be better than land-based therapy for certain conditions like multiple sclerosis, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, and fibromyalgia. Even cardiac patients and those struggling with balance can benefit from aquatic therapy. And most orthopedic…
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Four Reasons to Seek Physical Therapy Intervention
Physical therapy is a growing profession with the purpose of restoring mobility and function to the body. Physical Therapists (PTs) have a wide range of abilities from diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing health conditions. With the addition of direct access to physical therapy, it has become easier than ever to see a PT. This allows a patient…
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Concussion Awareness is Crucial Step One
Concussion awareness first step in curbing repeated sports-related concussions among young athletes. It’s every sports parent’s worry: Watching your child take a hard fall and hit the ground, hoping not to see their head make contact with another player or the unforgiving court or field. Dizziness. Headaches. Confusion. Most concussion symptoms go unseen unless an…
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Multisport Athletes Flourish On and Off The Field
Being a multisport athlete allows student-athletes to flourish on and off the field. Is your child showing signs of being a multisport athlete at a young age? Have you noticed your son lights up when he joins his friends for Little League or your daughter wants to accompany you to the putting green and practice…
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How to Prevent your Child From Developing Flat Head Syndrome
By Eleanor Campbell Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are seeing an ever-increasing number of infants with Torticollis and flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly). Torticollis, which refers to tightness in the neck causing the baby to keep the head tilted or turned to one side, can occur from in-utero positioning or from persistent positioning in infant…
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Five Ways Your Posture is Hurting You
Poor postural habits are something that most of us, as humans, are guilty of from time to time. But do we ever really stop and consider the consequences our bodies suffer as a result? With the addition of smartphones and tablets to our lives, most of us spend more time in a hunched position that…