With the ongoing food shortages Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation in Wyckoff, NJ is having a having a food drive for the month of October with all donations going to the Center for Food Action. Please call us at (201) 251-2422 for more details. Founded in 1976, the Center for Food Action in New Jersey (CFA) hasContinue Reading »
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Clinical Pedorthotist Recommendation in Ridgewood, NJ
Recently I met with Sam McKinnon, a Clinical Pedorthotist, from Active Footwear Center in Ridgewood, NJ close to my clinic in Wyckoff, NJ. Sam is specializes in fabricating, designing, modifying shoes and orthotics often to help with painful lower extremity conditions. He provides a thorough examination to ensure that his clients receive the most appropriateContinue Reading »
Working Out in the Great Outdoors
Say your gym is expensive, and there are long waits to use certain exercise equipment. Maybe it is time to return to the basics and exercise outdoors. There is considerable evidence that an outdoor workout can be more beneficial than indoor exercise in several ways, especially to improve your mood and relieve stress. One reasonContinue Reading »
Working Your Way Through Shin Splints
Occurring in the front of the outer leg, shin splints result from inflammation to the posterior tibial tendon and related tissues. They commonly happen to runners or those who walk vigorously. Symptoms include pain in the front of the outer leg below the knee, ranging from dull discomfort to significant pain that increases with activity.Continue Reading »
Knee Replacement Surgery: Before and After
Many patients believe that a physical therapy regimen follows joint replacement surgery, but exercise before surgery can reap many benefits afterward. Think about it: The pain in your knee has probably rendered you less active. Less activity causes the muscles—in this case, those in the thighs and hips that directly and indirectly support your badContinue Reading »
How to Pick a Great Physical Therapist?
A great physical therapist must be paired with a great clinical setting. You cannot have one and not the other. You have some great physical therapists that are unable to deliver the highest level of care because of time constraints and high numbers. The following is a few key things to look for when calling around for care. TopContinue Reading »