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Author: Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist Joseph received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College and is also recognized as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist. As a former competitive athlete and weightlifter, Joseph understands the specific needs and demands of the human body. Joseph’s goal is to maintain an active approach to rehab while facilitating recovery..

What To Do When You Have a Bulged Disc

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | September 26, 2019

A bulging or herniated disc occurs when an intervertebral disc, which serves as a cushion between the vertebrae, loses its typical shape and compresses a spinal nerve. To understand what a bulging or herniated disc is, let’s dive into what a intervertebral disc is. An intervertebral disc has two main parts: an outer shell ofRead More…

Healthy shoulders; the KEY to advance performance

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 29, 2019

Hitting a ceiling in your performance? Can’t seem to break through weight on your big lifts? Are your shoulders achy and tender? Then this article is for you! The Shoulder is a hypermobile joint. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy I see a ton of people come in with complaints of shoulder pain and usually waitRead More…

Healthy Hips for Athletes

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 29, 2019

The hips are a power house of the body. Hip strength, development, and mobility are crucial to success in any athlete venture. I treat too many athletes with hip injuries that require them to miss practice time from their sport or even stop working out! The majority of hip injuries I see happen either early inRead More…

ACL Reconstruction Review

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | March 5, 2019

What To Watch Out For During TreatmentACL reconstruction is surgery to replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a major ligament in your knee. ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction (Examples: basketball, soccer, football, and other field/contact sports.) In reconstruction, the torn ligament is removed and replaced withRead More…

External Rotation Exercises

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | November 14, 2018

A lot of people perform these exercises incorrectly at the gym. We mostly see excessive movement and lack of required isolation needed to correctly target these small stabilizing muscles.Steps for Success1Shoulders down and back2Arm slightly abducted3Externally rotate to slightly beyond neutralDisclaimer: If you continue to experience unbearable, reoccurring pain, be sure to schedule an appointmentRead More…

Lat Stretch

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | November 7, 2018

The Latissimus Dorsi muscles are targeted during to maintain upright posture during front rack dominant movements. Ensuring they’re primed properly for the work ahead and responsive to avoid injuries is crucial during these exercises. Elbows together while raising the arms above head. Keep spine neutral throughout stretch. This will help engage the front rack position andRead More…

3 Exercises for Shoulder Pain

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | October 24, 2018

1Side Lying ER of Shoulder: This is a great exercise to help strengthen the posterior rotator cuff muscles that support and stabilize the shoulder joint. 2Standing Horizontal Shoulder Abduction: Here we’re engaging bigger muscles while still activating some of the rotator cuff. The subscapularis, anterior deltoid, pectoralis major, teres major, and lats are engaged toRead More…

Reduce Knee Pain With Exercise

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | July 13, 2018

Reduce Knee Pain With Exercise Knee pain can occur from various conditions and is either organic or mechanistic. Organic pain originates from a serious root condition such as disease. This includes inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture, or cancer. Mechanistic pain mainly forms through bad posture, muscle weakness, or overactive muscles. Many of our patients come in with mechanisticRead More…

From Chronic Back Pain to Strength Training

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | July 3, 2018

Success Story: From Chronic Back Pain to Strength TrainingPatti’s great one-on-one treatment at Iron Health resulted in complete relief from chronic back pain. Listen to Patti’s experience below: Listen to Patti’s story, then experience the Iron Health difference for yourself. We provide quality physical therapy in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Our patients come from Chappaqua, Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson, Tarrytown,Read More…

Six Ways to Avoid Pain Medication for Low Back Pain

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 29, 2018

Low back pain is very common in the United States. According to the National Institute of Health, 80% of adults experience low back pain at least once in their lives. Sometimes the pain experienced will be so intense that pain medication becomes the sole resource for pain relief. What many do not realize is thatRead More…

What To Expect With a Hip Replacement

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 22, 2018

Rehabilitation after hip replacement is an essential step to recovery. Most patients undergo surgery because they are limited in activities they once enjoyed. Often times the pain that was present prior to surgery resolves quickly after surgery if proper steps are taken to recover. After surgery you may experience pain free mobility due to the jointRead More…

Foam Rolling How To’s

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 15, 2018

A foam roll is typically used to massage areas of the body, with muscle tightness, through myofascial release. Below is a video discussing all the great reasons why you should try foam rolling; especially for relief of back pain: For other health tips, subscribe to our Youtube Channel here for weekly updates. Disclaimer: These exercises will notRead More…

Major Improvements After Physical Therapy

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 5, 2018

Before Ammar came to Iron Health, he experienced pain in both shoulders and both knees. When Ammar’s doctor advised him of the poor mobility and acute tearing in his problem areas, he knew it was time for physical therapy. Watch below to listen to Ammar’s Iron Health experience. Listen to Ammar’s story, then experience the IronRead More…

Living Life Without Back Pain

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 5, 2018

Annette’s Success StoryBefore Iron Health, Annette was losing nights of sleep. Two months later she feels “better than 100%.” Listen to Annette’s experience below about life without back pain: Listen to Annette’s Story about Life Without Back PainListen to Annette’s story, then experience the Iron Health difference for yourself. We provide quality physical therapy in BriarcliffRead More…

Addressing Your Child’s Knee Pain

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | June 1, 2018

Very often, young athletes come to our office with knee pain limiting their participation in sports, dance, and fitness activities. Several factors, including over-use from repetitive participation in sports, muscular imbalances, and malalignment, contribute to children’s knee pain. Misalignment of hips and knees can range anywhere from a weak core and hip to muscle shortnessRead More…

What To Expect With Total Knee Replacement

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 25, 2018

Knee Arthroplasty is commonly used when a patient cannot achieve pain relief from an unstable knee joint. This can be due to Osteoarthritis, which can make walking, climbing stairs, and getting up to move very painful. Many times this leads patients to participating in a total knee replacement. You’ll most certainly find yourself looking forRead More…

The Right Way to Stretch for Exercise

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 18, 2018

Stretching is an extremely important part of an exercise routine. Did you know that there are different types of stretch that you should do before a workout versus afterwards? The two types of stretching are dynamic stretching and static stretching. There are more types, but for this post we will only go in the two aforementioned.Read More…

In Just Three Months I Had No More Pain

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 8, 2018

Emily came into Iron Health having shoulder pain after a few months of doing CrossFit. Hear how she got back to Cross fit in just three months without pain in the video below.DO NOT IGNORE PAINPain is felt when special nerves, that detect tissue damage, send signals to transmit info about the damage along theRead More…

Relieve Hip Pain Without Medication

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 8, 2018

Pain in the body can originate simply from muscle tightness or weakness. Therefore, the preferred route to relieve pain in physical therapy is through loosening and strengthening of the muscles around the problem area. One of the main causes of hip pain is from prolonged sitting. Whether it be at your desk or in your car,Read More…

4 Ways to Prevent ACL Injuries

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | May 4, 2018

Protecting the ligaments in the knee are crucial for injury prevention. We use the knees daily to perform second nature movements such as walking, driving and bending. If any pain or injury occurs in this location of the body, simple daily functions become difficult to perform or complete. In this post, we will educate ourselves onRead More…

Getting Back to My Passions

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | April 23, 2018

Stefani’s Success Story: Recovering from TendinitisStefani shares her experience at Iron Health. She has tendinitis in her shoulder, but the treatment at Iron Health has got her back to doing what she’s passionate about. Listen to Stefani’s story, then experience the Iron Health difference for yourself. We provide quality physical therapy in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Our patientsRead More…

Afraid that your tennis elbow will never go away?

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | April 14, 2018

Have you ever been told that your tennis elbow will be persistent with no chance of recovery? If you are currently thinking to yourself “YES!”, trust me you are not alone. With consistent pain comes constant aggravation and all you want is a solution. Just like anything else, it will take time but taking the properRead More…

Are you fearful of walking because of balance issues?

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | April 12, 2018

As we get older, our ability to maintain good balance diminishes. First you fear the chances of falling, then you experience discomfort in using a cane or walker, ultimately leading to an increased limitation of mobility. What most must realize is that your main limitation is yourself and your mind. If you think you cannot, wellRead More…

3 Ways to get relief from your tennis elbow NOW.

Joseph Rendina PT, DPT, OCS | April 4, 2018

Have you ever been told that your tennis elbow is going to last for a while and there isn’t much you can do? Have you been to your doctor who has told you to rest/ice and “wait it out?” I know how frustrating this can be! I’m here to offer somewhat of a solution toRead More…

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