We recently had a patient with chronic insertional achilles tendinopathy and anterior distal tibiofibular joint sprain. We looked at his footwear and all seemed to fit well. After trying many types of taping techniques (ie mulligan and kinesio taping) with no decrease in his pain. Finally we had him bring in his boots again andContinue Reading »
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Balance Extraordinaire
At Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ we consistently improve our patient’s ability to function in both the athlete and non-athlete. Once an awhile I like to highlight the combination of an individuals unique skills of speed,agility, balance,and coordination. Follow this video of an incredibly talented Scotish trick biker named Danny MacAskill!. As anContinue Reading »
Painful shoulder exercises–are they safe?
The exercises your physical therapist prescribed are causing pain. Could that be recommended practice? Recent studies suggest it may be. Eccentric strengthening in the moderately painful range may blunt pain fibers’ signals to the brain leaving you with decreasing pain as the muscles strengthen. Such strengthening may also assist in stimulating improved tissue repair. EvaluationContinue Reading »
Where is my shoulder pain coming from?
It could be coming from your neck or your shoulder? Unfortunately, I have treated patients that have had shoulder surgery for a fracture, rotator cuff repair, stabilization procedure for shoulder instability or a total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) that didn’t make enough progress. Only later found to find out a portion of their shoulder pain was coming from theirContinue Reading »
Preventing Or Reducing Your Low Back Pain
In my paramus physical therapy practice we discuss key components for those recovering or trying to prevent another episode of low back pain. Here are a few key points: Don’t SIT for greater than 20 minutes at a time Walking program 3x/week for 20-30minutes Make sure your computer work station is ergonomically safe Use aContinue Reading »
Can poor vision give you a headache?
Yes! My wife had an experience with a series of headaches about 4 years ago. We consulted with a neurologist who asked whether she had a recent eye exam. She was convinced she had a brain tumor and did not want to admit her eyes might be failing her. Finally, she gave in, andContinue Reading »
Spine Care at Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, New Jersey
We are pleased to announce that my colleague Tracey Doyle, staff physical therapist at Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ, has recently completed a course on Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy with focus on Lumbar Spine Examination through the McKenzie Institute. Use of the McKenzie method for spinal examination enables therapists to determine how well patientsContinue Reading »
Can weak calves and glutes contribute to foot and ankle pain?
YES! For women with pain caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, there does appear to be a link. A study in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy in September 2011 found that middle-aged women with mild posterior tibial tendon dysfunction have weakness in the hip extensors, hip abductors and calf muscles which mayContinue Reading »
Cycling: What More Do You Need?
You love bicycling—outdoors when the weather is good, on a stationary bike indoors when it is not. Can you be confident that cycling, by itself, is enough to keep yourself fit for decades to come? It would be great if the single thing we loved to do most was all we needed to stay healthy.Continue Reading »
Climbing Stairs—One Step at a Time
Although going up the stairs may feel challenging, some people experience more pain going down. This is because your muscles have to work hard to control your weight as you descend. If you have suffered from knee problems in the past or continue to have problems, it is probably time to look at increasing strengthContinue Reading »