ACL Injuries in Women
Gender-based or gender-biased? Why is there a higher prevalence of ACL injuries in women? The anterior cruciate ligament is a strong band of connective tissue that attaches posteriorly on the femur...
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What is Pain Science?
You may have encountered the term ‘pain science’ at a visit to a doctor or when reading an article with a medical theme. Depending on how it is presented, application...
Guide to Fall Wellness
As we transition into fall, it’s the perfect opportunity to refresh our routines and prepare for a season full of change, reflection, and growth. This time of year brings shorter...
Running for the Right Reasons
There are just a few weeks left until this year's NYC Marathon, and this year, Joanna will be running in support of GallopNYC, an incredible organization which provides therapeutic horsemanship...
Stuff Your Squash!
This "recipe" is actually more like a template -- it's simple, easy to modify to your pantry, AND the finished product looks impressive. Lastly, it gives the cozy-fireside-potluck energy we...
Anatomy Corner: Thoracic Spine
The majority of spine-related issues addressed in physical therapy are either low back (>53%) or neck (>27%) related (1). However, that doesn’t mean the rest of your spine, the thoracic spinal segments,...
New Services at Centurion!
We’ve been hard at work and are thrilled to share some exciting new services with you! Anti-Gravity Treadmill: We now offer an anti-gravity treadmill! Using a differential air pressure system, this treadmill...
Sun Protection and Vitamin D
Sun Protection and Vitamin D: No Trade-off Necessary By Claire Wolinsky, M.D. Vitamin D is essential for bone health as well as in supporting our immune system. It doesn’t take much sun exposure...
Does Stretching Do Anything?
This is a question that physical therapists often get. The short answer is yes. Stretching helps prevent injuries such as muscle strains, and tendinitis, just to name a couple. But how does...
Smoothies!
Not quite the same old smoothies! If you are trying to get more fruits, vegetables, or even protein into your diet this summer, bust out the blender and give these a...