Pain across the shoulder blades or weakness in the upper arms could be symptoms of C5 radiculopathy, a condition caused by the malfunction of a nerve in the neck that affects the shoulders and arms. Symptoms include pain of the shoulders and upper arms, and weakness in those areas, especially when you attempt movement. TheContinue Reading »
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Do curve or breaking balls in Little League lead to shoulder or elbow pain?
NO! At least one recent study doesn’t support that idea. The University of North Carolina’s Department of Exercise and Sports Science performed a study ,funded by a grant from the Yawkey foundation, that attempted to answer the question of whether “curve balls” or “breaking” balls lead to increased chance of pitching arm injuries. Over the course ofContinue Reading »
Is surgery better than physical therapy if you have arthritis and meniscal tears?
Absolutely NOT. In a recent report in the New England Journal of Medicine (Katz, J. N., Surgery versus Physical Therapy for a Meniscal Tear and Osteoarthritis. March 19, 2013 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301408) researchers looked at over 351 patients 45 years or older that reported knee pain while suffering from meniscal tears and mild to moderate arthritis.Continue Reading »
Safety with elastic/tubing resistance bands
A friend of mine who is a personal trainer recently got injured when a resistance band broke and damaged her eye. As a physical therapist I give out yards of these elastic tubing and bands. Please inspect this equipment for breaks or damage. If you see a defect in these bands or are unsure- beContinue Reading »
Rutgers Safety Coaches Clinic in Wyckoff
We recently gave the Rutgers Safety Orientation and Training Skills Programs (S.A.F.E.T.Y) at the Wyckoff library on Thursday March 28th in coordination with the Wyckoff Recreation Department. In the fall we plan to give another clinic in addition to Wyckoff clinic at my physical therapy clinic Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in the Gabriel Realty building at OneContinue Reading »
Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Wellness Series in Wyckoff, NJ
As part of the Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation Wellness Series we are having Christine M. Okezie, Natural Foods Chef & Holistic Health Counselor will be presenting a work shop at our clinic in Wyckoff, NJ this coming May. Look for future posts for time and date! The following an article on the Anti-Inflammatory Diet plusContinue Reading »
Fighting the Urge:Treating Incontinence with Wyckoff Physical Therapy
Urinary incontinence, which affects around 25 million people in the United States, is one of the most common health problems facing Americans—and one of the least discussed. Although it can be embarrassing to admit having trouble controlling your bladder, seeking help is imperative. There is no reason to live in uncomfortable silence when noninvasive andContinue Reading »
Are epidural steroid injections safe?
Recent studies have called into question use of epidural steroid injections (ESI) for patients with spinal stenosis. Some patients, whether they required surgery or responded to non-surgical care (i.e. chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, etc.) have seen better long-term outcomes without ESI. (Spine. February 15, 2013, volume 38-Issue 4, pp. 279-291). Two key findings: For all patients inContinue Reading »
Balancing Life and Low Back Pain
Low back pain is common and can result from overuse, muscle strain or injury. It is one of the leading causes of job-related disability and missed work in the United States and is considered chronic when it lasts for more than 12 weeks. One study suggests that trunk balance exercises are especially important for treatingContinue Reading »
Fighting Arthritis? Strengthen Your Muscles
Arthritis may be a joint disease, but strengthening the muscles is an important component in its treatment. That is because a leading cause of limited movement in people with arthritis—especially, for instance, knee arthritis—is the weakening of surrounding muscles, rather than pain, dysfunction or abnormalities in the joint itself. This raises an important question: IsContinue Reading »