Tag: ProFysio Physical Therapy
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Exercising your power over stress
By Dr. Zachary Theinert, PT, DPT Stress. Everybody is exposed to it every day to one degree or another, as it is simply an effect of our bodies reacting mentally, emotionally, and physically to changes in our environment. Some stress can even be brought on by positive changes around us, such as starting a…
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Mindfulness in motion
By Dr. Nichole Chaviano, PT, DPT ProFysio Physical Therapy Although they might not be thought of as sharing a common origin, the words meditation and medicine actually both stem from the latin word mederi, which means “to heal.” We often lean on the traditional offerings of Western medicine like medication, surgery and therapy…
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Getting in full stride for running season
By Dr. Erica Beckenhauer, PT, DPT ProFysio Physical Therapy Any runner can probably attest to some sort of ache or pain either on the course, after a challenging workout, or throughout the course of his training. Most runners can also relate to wanting to run as much as possible, rather than spend time in the…
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Make time for physical therapy
“I have no time for physical therapy.” This is one of the most common reasons that we hear from patients on why they postpone physical therapy or skip physical therapy altogether, even when their doctor has prescribed the treatment. We know that alternative treatments for managing pain can have disastrous side effects, case in point…
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Why ankle sprains should be taken seriously
Fall sports are in full swing and you can be sure that one of the most common injuries seen in the training room, our office, or even the Emergency Room has been the dreaded ankle sprain. One study in the “Journal of Athletic Training” found that ankle sprains accounted for 22.6 percent of all injuries…
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The truth about concussions
Dr. Nichole Chaviano, PT, DPT As our children prepare for their upcoming school year and sports teams begin camps, practice or tryouts, parents should educate themselves on some of the potential injuries that can be sustained throughout the year including multiple orthopedic injuries or overuse injuries that occur with poor form or repetitive activities as…
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Is your gut the key to a longer healthier life?
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba DPT, CSCS Owner of ProFysio Physical Therapy LLC Doctor of Physical Therapy Fellowship Trained Manual Therapist Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist The United States spends 18 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on health care. That equals $3.2 trillion, a figure equal to Germany’s economy. By comparison, peer countries…
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ProFysio Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening
PHOTOS COURTESY OF LURENE GUMINA/STAFF ProFysio Physical Therapy celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 2665 Route 516 in Old Bridge on Oct. 24. Pictured are Dr. Nichole Chaviano, physical therapist, from left to right; Jennifer Somarriba, director of Community Relations; Dr. Leonard Somarriba, physical therapist and owner of ProFysio Physical Therapy; Dr.…
