By Dr. Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS // This year on February 2nd the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow – said to be a sign that we’re in for six more weeks of winter! The first weeks of this month in New Jersey have certainly borne out the famous rodent’s prediction, with […]
By Dr. Michael E. Pomykala, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS // It’s easy to fall into bad habits when your daily routine is turned upside down. While we all are spending more time than ever at home, it’s important to keep your body moving for both your physical and mental health. Your body isn’t meant to […]
By Hazel Luque, PTA // 5 Easy Steps To Safe Workouts CrossFit is a lifestyle characterized by safe, effective exercise and sound nutrition. CrossFit can be used to accomplish any goal, from improved health to weight loss to better performance. The program works for everyone—people who are just starting out and people who have trained […]
By Frank J. Scerbo, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS We help you beat Lower Back Pain Nothing is more common and discouraging at this time of year than acute and chronic lower back pain that can take the “Happy” out of your new year’s goals and plans. At Scerbo Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation, we aim […]
Track & field athletes Sports injuries can fall into two categories. Some are caused by trauma. One can use football, boxing or ice hockey as examples. Forces are introduced to the body that cause different types of damage ranging from bruises to broken bones. This fact is complicated by one being thrown or knocked forcefully […]
By Frank J. Scerbo PT, DPT, MS, CSCS How to protect yourself during the Heatwave All over the Country we are experiencing a major heat wave this week, with temperatures expected to reach over the 100 degrees in some areas of Bergen County like Hoboken, Weehawken, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, West New York, Fort Lee, and […]
By Dr. Nicole M. Lombardo, PT, DPT If you are a regular gym-goer, you’ve learned that the human body adapts to what we train it for. Whether you know it or not, most of us are training to be really strong DESK WARRIORS! The United States as a whole is getting really good at sitting […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
