Medical Articles & News
By Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS /// September is Healthy Aging Month, and though getting older is inevitable, limited mobility doesn’t have to be. Maintaining healthy bones can help you stay strong and active throughout your life. Let’s talk about preventing and treating two conditions that often cause problems for older adults: osteoarthritis […]
Dr. Michael E. Pomykala PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS /// As bipedal animals, our spines have to do a lot of work to keep us upright and moving. As a result, we may experience neck and back pain from almost any activity, from playing sports to cleaning the house to sitting at a computer. At Scerbo […]
By Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, CSCS // A summer getaway can be an opportunity to explore exciting new places and outdoor activities. Vacations are meant to be different from the normal day-to-day routine, but this also means that there are likely to be different demands and stresses made on our muscles and joints. We’d […]
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) recognizes the second Saturday in June each year as Family Health & Fitness Day. So on Saturday, June 10, 2023, (or any day) why not celebrate the importance of parks and recreation in keeping us healthy and active by taking the family to enjoy one of our great […]
Safety matters every day of the year, but in June, we at Scerbo PT join the National Safety Council (NSC) in celebrating National Safety Month. We’ve addressed various safety issues in previous blogs, but this month we want to focus on some additional aspects of fall prevention at home and in the workplace. Use Ladders […]
By Dr. Adrian Lorenzo, PT, DPT /// Maybe you’ve been away from your chosen sport during the winter months and need to ramp up your activity level for a new season on the fields, courts, or courses. Maybe you’ve been able to keep up your general fitness level but feel that you have some sport-specific […]
By Frank, J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS/// Spring is in the air, and many of us will be tempted to haul the bike out of the garage, hike up a mountain or take up tennis again. But if your activity level was lower over the winter, too much too soon can be a sure […]
By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS /// If we think about the many ways we use our hands, it’s easy to appreciate the importance of these complex structures in daily life. And since the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of our hands are connected to the wrist, often injury or pain […]
Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS// If you and your doctor have decided you need surgery, we want to remind you that both pre-surgical physical therapy and post-operative rehabilitation can help with the recovery process. Today, let’s focus on post-surgical care. After your surgery, our personalized rehabilitation programs at Scerbo Physical Therapy & […]
By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT // Resolving to be healthier and fitter in 2023 is something we can all aspire to – but exactly how to achieve this goal is not always easy to determine. That’s where we at Scerbo come in. At Scerbo Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation, our physical therapists are […]
