Today, most of the patients who suffer from a rotator cuff tear often wonder if this issue could be resolved without surgery. First, let’s discuss what a rotator cuff tear actually is. A human body’s upper arm is connected to the shoulder blade with a group of muscles and tendons which are found in theContinue Reading »
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Top exercises for neck pain
Neck pain, in medical terms is known as cervical pain, can be experienced by a person anywhere between the bottom of your head (from where your neck starts) to your shoulder top. If this pain is ignored in its initial phase, chances are that you might soon experience pain in your upper back and arms.Continue Reading »
Three top exercises for lower back pain and sciatica
Exercise has become an essential part of life. Not only does it help to improve your overall health and your appearance, but it also helps to keep your body fit and in good physical condition, particularly when it comes to lower back pain. A person who is physically fit has much less chance of injuringContinue Reading »
When to be concerned about your lower back pain
Today, lower back pain is a common problem that many people suffer from. Generally, we ignore the pain as it subsides after taking rest for some time. It is usually for the short term and gets better without causing much issue, like immobility or numbness etc. However, if the back pain does not subside evenContinue Reading »
Lower Back Pain Prevention Tips on the Links
Golf is one of America’s all-time favorite sports, but it also can cause injury to the lower back and spine. Before you head out to the golf course, it’s important to note these key areas of prevention: 1. WARM-UP BEFORE PLAYING – Before you start golfing, start off with a thorough warm-up. Try some stretchesContinue Reading »
How to Improve your 5K with Don Hays
We had a great interview with Don Hays talking about How to Improve your 5k. Please follow this article for specifics on Heart Rate Zone Training! A Guide to Finding the Right Zone By Don Hays, Owner AKP Fitness What is HR zone training? HR zone training is a method used to calculate a desired intensityContinue Reading »
MEET OUR NEW PT: Join Us in Welcoming Tracey Doyle, MSPT, to the Apex Team!
Tracey Doyle, MSPT, has joined the staff at Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation as a Senior Pediatric Physical Therapist, bringing with her 20 years of experience treating babies, children and adolescents. Tracey can help improve your child’s overall gross motor function, balance, coordination, strength, muscle tone and quality of movement. She focuses on skills such as rolling,Continue Reading »
3 Top Exercises to Help Ease Neck Pain, Soreness and Stiffness
The Latest Post-Exercise Recovery Drink: Got (Chocolate) Milk?
As a mountain biker, I have definitely noticed a big difference in my rehabilitation after rides when drinking two post-exercise recovery beverages commonly used by endurance athletes: Endurox and Accelerade. My first time being introduced to these exercise drinks was after a sprint Triathlon in Cape May. Afterwards, I really had little to no muscleContinue Reading »
Apex TV Episode #2 Understanding Benefits of Massage with Daniela Musano
In our second episode of Apex TV we had a great interview with Daniela Musano owner and massage therapist from Araya Rebirth in Ridgewood New Jersey. We discussed the many benefits of massage therapy. The benefits include improved sleep, lowering your blood pressure, decreasing stress, improve mood to name a few. We also learned about Daniela’sContinue Reading »