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…
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 andRead More…
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 overheadRead More…
We go to work hoping our days spent at the office will challenge us professionally, but in reality, living the 9-to-5 desk jockey life can be demanding on the health and wellness front, too. You can blame your desk job all you want. The real blame is how LONG you’re sitting for. The issue isRead More…
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 & StrengtheningRead More…
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 andRead More…
Whole Body Cryotherapy…what is it? How would I benefit from it? Alright let’s start off by translating what Cryotherapy means. Cryotherapy translates to “cold treatment.” Cryotherapy is a procedure that exposes the body to temperatures colder than -200 degrees Fahrenheit for three minutes. The smoke you see is liquid nitrogen (no it will not freeze youRead More…
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…
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…
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…
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 beneficialRead More…
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 ankleRead More…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…