Physical Therapist Offer Snow Shovelers Advice to Avoid Injuries during the Winter Season. As we prepared for the winter weather and considering the amount of snowfall expected this year, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is offering tips on how to properly shovel snow to minimize the risk of injury. “Snow shoveling is a repetitive...Read More

Here are a some important tips on how to avoid pain related to holiday shopping and baking. To most of us the holiday season is all about tradition, fun, and family, but if we’re not careful, the holidays can also be a pain in the neck—literally—says the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Typical holiday activities,...Read More

NEW VENUE MAKES IT CASUAL, ACCESSIBLE AND FUN By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, When it comes to sports injuries, experience matters As a lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, I love to play golf – and as a doctor of physical therapy with Titlelist Performance Institute Certification, I recommend the game for anyone who...Read More

A LITTLE PREPARATION CAN GO A LONG WAY By Dr. Frank Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS If you’ve had surgery for a sports-related injury, such as an ACL tear or a torn rotator cuff, I’ve got good news and bad news: The bad news is, there are no shortcuts; your recovery will take a number...Read More

By Dr. Frank Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Early Physical Therapy Can Be Cost-Effective Treatment for Low Back Pain Low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor to missed work,” the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes, and a recent study suggests there’s no reason to delay physical...Read More

By Dr. Jennifer Gentile, PT, DPT, SCS Ensure that your body is ready to carry a baby by addressing before pregnancy any pain or problems associated with posture or weakness. Here are some physical therapist tips for helping to prepare your body for pregnancy and to guard against musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction during and after...Read More

Pitcher’s Elbow, also known as medial epicondyle apophysitis, is a common injury that occurs among young baseball players. Caused by “overuse” and “repetitive motion,” Pitcher’s Elbow causes pain and swelling inside of the elbow, and can limit one’s range of motion. Causes The forceful and repetitive nature of overhand throwing for baseball players (pitchers in...Read More

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING: By Dr. Frank Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Spring seems to take forever to come here in Bergen County. Yet when it finally arrives, summer feels like it’s right around the corner – leaving very limited time to get winter bodies back into swimsuit shape. This...Read More

A LITTLE PREPARATION CAN GO A LONG WAY By Dr. Frank Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Most people think of physical therapy as something you do after a surgery. And they’re not wrong – that’s called post-surgical rehabilitation, and it’s an effective way to begin restoring mobility and function after an orthopedic surgery such as...Read More

STAYING INJURY-FREE ON THE SLOPES By Dr. Frank Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS Skiers love February. In fact, here in Edgewater, New Jersey, I sometimes hear the school kids call President’s week “Ski Week.” Locals here in Bergen County especially like the convenience of taking day trips to Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, or nearby Mountain...Read More