ACL Injuries is the most common injury on & off the field. Very common in collegiate and high school athletes of all sports. My personal thoughts on this issue is that many athletes are receiving poor training programs and poor feedback. This blog & video will touch upon the mechanics of jumping and landing properly. LandingContinue Reading »
We have all been there! Our wrist start to ache and triceps are sore the day after being a front rack position in the gym. John points out the common mistakes that are made when loading the front rack position. Give these tips a try! Improve your performance in the gym today and avoid painContinue Reading »
ACL Reconstruction: Phase 1 (early strengthening)After your first 1-2 weeks of surgery, your knee should start to feel more comfortable and you should be able to tolerate more exercise in physical therapy. During this phase you will continue to protect your recent ACL graft in PT by gradually progressing your knee flexion (bending) range ofContinue Reading »
Train smarter, not harder to get to the finish line There are people all over the world right now logging miles to prep for the title “marathon finisher”. With all those people running all those miles, there are a lot of injuries waiting to happen. Here are a few tips to make the most ofContinue Reading »
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 ofContinue Reading »
To be specific with when & who should be doing plyometrics. We will be talking about the last rehab phase of ACL Reconstruction. The last phase should be focused on preparing for return to sport. Jumping and hopping should be consecutive and performed in all planes of motion. Running and sprinting should be initiated andContinue Reading »
Tennis elbow is a classic repetitive strain injury. Repetitive strain injury a combination of chronic exhaustion and irritation in the muscles and tendons on the back of the arm and the outside of the elbow, which extend the wrist and fingers. Hotter, sharper pain right at the elbow often indicates a classic case dominated byContinue Reading »
Scapular dyskinesis refers to the abnormal mobility or function of the scapula ( Shoulder blade). The scapula fulfills many roles to facilitate optimal function of the shoulder. Commonly, scapular winging is thought of being the result of muscle weakness or imbalance, as well as poor timing of muscular contraction. It can also develop from poor overheadContinue Reading »
ATHLETE SPONSORSHIPAre you an athlete looking to enhance your performance? Looking for a way to recover faster, learn more about your body, and have the support of a team at your events? Iron Health Physical Therapy is now offering Sponsored Athlete opportunities to individuals who take their fitness seriously and are looking to help represent aContinue Reading »
Let’s talk about Golfers. Most of the time coaches forget that Golfers are Power Athletes! Where does the power come from? The Hips! The sequence of power for the Golf swing is very similar to sequences we see in other throwing and rotational events. If you scroll down below we have both Mobility & StrengtheningContinue Reading »
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a training method partially restricting Arterial Flow and fully restricting Venous Outflow in working muscles during exercise. BFR dates back to the 60’s, Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in Japan, where it was known as “Kaatsu Training,” meaning training with added pressure. Now Kaatsu Training is performed all over the world andContinue Reading »
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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 waitContinue Reading »
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 inContinue Reading »
Gait Analysis and Modification to Prevent Overuse Injuries in RunnersWith the multitude of trends and literature out there on different styles or patterns of running, it is difficult to determine what is the best approach for enhancing performance and injury prevention. Individual running form is often a reflection of not only training and skill level,Continue Reading »
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 withContinue Reading »
A home exercise program is often given to a patient after one of their first few sessions. It consists of exercises that the physical therapist believes with help increase recovery and decrease pain, and is often updated every few sessions. Although it may seem unnecessary at first, performing your exercise program can be incredible beneficialContinue Reading »
Testing to Ensure Proper Rehabilitation for Hip Replacement PatientsRehabilitation 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.Post-Operative Guidelines According toContinue Reading »
Ankle sprains are a common injury that occur in most sports, and unfortunately even in everyday life. They can be painful and make it very hard to move around or play your sport. Here are some tips and advice on what to do to help get back to doing what you love following an ankleContinue Reading »
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.Continue Reading »
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 onContinue Reading »
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 patientsContinue Reading »
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 properContinue Reading »
Three Exercises For Shoulder PainDoctor of Physical Therapy, demonstrates and explains three simple exercises that will help with shoulder painWe provide quality physical therapy in Briarcliff Manor, NY. Our patients come from Chappaqua, Ossining, Croton-on-Hudson, Tarrytown, Irvington, White plains, and Westchester for physical therapy.Call us NOW for more information, (914) 488-5763 Request Talk to aContinue Reading »