Recent Posts in Physical Therapy

Apr 10, 2025 - In Physical Therapy Food is Fuel: Meal Planning Strategies

By Alissa Percival, MS, OTR/L What we eat has a major influence on our days, behaviors and health. Food provides us with the energy that our bodies need to function and remain healthy. However, it is not always easy to achieve healthy meals. It requires ...

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Jan 27, 2025 - In Physical Therapy The Importance of Strength Training as We Age

By Gene Antunes, PTA As we age, our bodies naturally go through changes. Muscle mass decreases, bones become more fragile, and overall strength starts to diminish. However, these changes don't have to be inevitable. Strength training is an effective tool ...

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Dec 3, 2024 - In Physical Therapy A Guide From Your Physical Therapist: Preventing Winter Injuries

By Gene Antunes, PTA While the winter season and snow can bring beauty and joy, it also comes with potential hazards that we must navigate carefully by taking the necessary precautions, such as wearing proper footwear, using safe snow-shoveling techniques, ...

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Nov 20, 2024 - In Physical Therapy An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Seasonal Changes

By Dori Cohen, MS, OTR/L, MSCS, CSRS, LSVT BIG Certified Many people experience emotional changes as the leaves stop falling and the cold weather emerges. However, for some people with disabilities, this seasonal change can fuel significant challenges for ...

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Oct 28, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Take a Hike: Help for Hiking and Knee Problems

By Tony Nguyen, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant Fall is upon us and hiking is a wonderful way to explore the great outdoors, get a workout in, and clear your mind. However, if you’ve ever experienced knee pain while hiking, you know how quickly it can ...

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Oct 24, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Meet the Vestibular Team

By The Vestibular Rehabilitation Team October is not only a time for autumn leaves and apple picking but it is also Physical Therapy Month. Physical therapists are medical professionals who help patients with their mobility, manage their pain and symptoms, ...

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Oct 22, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Sports Medicine and Concussions

Dr. Akunyili and Dr. Lazo sit down with Sydney Asselstine, MD, Primary Care, an RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group provider, who specializes in sports medicine. The discussions centers around the latest recommendations in concussion care, targeted physical ...

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Oct 16, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Falls Prevention Tips

By Patricia Nolan, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA, Physical Therapist According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one out of four older people suffer a fall each year. After only falling once, the chance of falling again is doubled. Suffering ...

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Sep 24, 2024 - In Physical Therapy Breathing: A Simple Exercise That Can Have Profound Effects

By Christine Tolerico, PT, MPT, Senior Physical Therapist Breathing is a vital bodily function that occurs about 22,000 times per day. When we inhale, our diaphragm moves downward, and our ribs expand outward to give our lungs room to expand as they fill ...

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