Tag: ProFysio Physical Therapy
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Managing pandemic stress
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, DPT Every person has to manage a variety of stressful situations in both their personal and professional lives every day. Sometimes stress is good; it can force you to make tough decisions, organize your thoughts clearly and even boost memory – but these benefits are short term and the long-term effects…
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Can cold weather hurt your lower back?
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba Profysio Physical Therapy As the temperature drops, aches and pains become a frequent occurrence. Without proper warm up and stretching, activities like snow shoveling and even prolonged standing can trigger low back pain, knee pain and other injuries. It is important to remember that blood flow to muscles and joints…
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Falls can be fatal for seniors
According to the National Council on Aging, “Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and generate enormous economic and personal costs.” But those over 65 are not the only people who should be concerned with fall risk. A study including “105 people ages…
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Relieving arthritis pain
An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of arthritis and is usually caused by the deterioration of the joint beginning with the articular cartilage. Risk factors associated with OA include trauma, previous surgery involving the joint, obesity, and a lifestyle that excessively loads or stresses…
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Saquon’s season cut short by ACL tear
Saquon Barkley suffered a devastating season ending injury that is unfortunately all too common in sports. We wish him a speedy recovery. One of the most common knee injuries is a sprain or tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee and it helps…
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Back To School backpack safety
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, DPT Co-CEO ProFysio Physical Therapy This time of year our doctors of physical therapy spend a lot of time educating parents about the importance of backpack safety for our children as they return to school. But, this year is a little different. Due to the COVID pandemic, some schools…
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Improve your golf game by visiting a Titleist Performance Institute-certified professional
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, PT, DPT, CSCS Golf season is in full swing. This year, you can improve your game by visiting a Titleist Performance Institute-certified medical professional. The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) is a network of golf performance professionals seeking to educate the golf community about the body/swing connection. Did you know that…
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Solutions for arthritis pain
An estimated 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). OA is the most common form of arthritis and is usually caused by the deterioration of the joint beginning with the articular cartilage. Risk factors associated with OA include trauma, previous surgery involving the joint, obesity and a lifestyle that excessively loads or stresses…
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Working from home? Must read.
With the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us were thrown into working from home. The balance of work-life has been tossed aside as our dining rooms have become our work spaces and days of the week all blur into one. For the majority of Americans, we are struggling to cope with the new…