By: Dr. Erin Weber, PT, DPT. Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions through rehabilitation of the many muscles, ligaments and nerves within the pelvis. These conditions can range from minor to severe. Common concerns include pain, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. Postpartum Pain And Weakness One of the most commonly […]
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By: Dr. Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS Back pain is the “common cold” of the musculoskeletal world. According to the National Institute of Health, 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. We are biased, but physical therapy should be up there as the first line of defense against back
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Lola Omishore, explains knee arthritis, the most common form of osteoarthritis among runners, and provides five useful tips in preventing the condition from getting worse and managing pain. Running with Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA), or simply arthritis, is known as the degeneration of articular cartilage within a specific joint. In the runner’s
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Erin Weber, explains the conditions associated with pelvic dysfunction and how the Physical Therapy team at Physio Logic use Pelvic Floor Exercises to treat these types of conditions. Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the treatment of pelvic dysfunctions through rehabilitation of the many muscles, ligaments and nerves within the pelvis. These conditions
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Using running shoes without the right “fit” for your foot can seriously affect your performance and in some cases, lead to serious injury. Physical Therapist, Dr. Sarah Whiteside, DPT, PT shares some advice on picking the right running shoes. Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and even the lower
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Physio Logic’s Chiropractor & Acupuncturist, Dr. Allison Heffron, shares some effective exercises to help strengthen important muscle groups related to hip stability. Practicing these exercises frequently will prevent injury and improve overall balance. IMPORTANT NOTE: Although these are being demonstrated and instructed it is not advised to perform these unless you have been prescribed these
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Physical therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS, discusses the structure of the cervical spine and suggests exercises you can use to avoid neck pain. In order to understand the importance of treating cervical pain, it is important to first understand the anatomy, etiology, and epidemiology of the condition. ‘[Cervical] pain is the fourth
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A couple weeks ago, we introduced you to our first PL Personality: Gwen Le Pape. We gave you some background on Gwen’s story, how he lost part of his left leg in a motorcycle accident, and told you about his goal to run the 2017 NYC Marathon. Today, we will check in with Gwen’s prosthetist,
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, DPT explains the huge role your vestibular system plays with having a sense of balance, and how people can develop vertigo. There are a number of exercises and therapies that can help with regaining balance, many of which are offered at Physio Logic. Have you ever sat or stood up
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Amanda Robotti, DPT, explains the basics of New York States’ Direct Access treatment for physical therapy. What is Direct Access? Direct access is a law that allows patients to seek treatment from a physical therapist without a referral from a physician, dentist, podiatrist or nurse practitioner. This law varies by state, so
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Physical Therapist Dr. Sarah Whiteside explains why an ankle sprain should not be ignored and should be treated by a medical professional. Have you ever suffered from an ankle sprain? A healed ankle sprain could need further rehabilitation, even if it no longer impairs daily function. Without proper healing of the ankle, you can put
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What were your initial goals coming in to Physio Logic? Originally I came in for back pain treatment and pain relief after getting back surgery. I was treated with physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. The Physio Logic team was able to relieve my pain and give me a number of exercises to help me
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