Anatomy Corner: Tennis Elbow
Tennis Elbow refers to an irritation of a tendon attached at the thumb-side (or ‘lateral’) edge of your elbow. Interestingly, participation in tennis is not necessarily a primary risk factor...
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Marathon Snapshots
Centurion PT runs the NYC Marathon Marathon day is a yearly highlight for most New Yorkers, a day often accompanied by an unusual surge in kindness and enthusiasm for neighbors and...
Live Longer Through Balance
Balance is an often-overlooked component of health at all ages. A recent study ¹ found that an inability to stand on one foot for 10 seconds in middle/older aged individuals...
Anatomy Corner: TA
The TA is a deep abdominal muscle that wraps around the lower thoracic and all of the lumbar spine, in a horizontal plane. When the muscle is contracted, it supports...
Pumpkin Bread Recipe
Forget the lattes - give your entire kitchen the pumpkin spice vibe (without the lard crust). This pumpkin quick bread has become a year-round staple for my family, and makes the...
BEAR Implant for ACL Repair
The BEAR Implant is indicated for skeletally mature patients with a complete rupture of the ACL confirmed by MRI. The BEAR restores the torn ACL quality and size similar to...
Hiking Health Boost
Fall is a great time to continue your summer outdoor sports like tennis, golf, pickleball, cycling, surfing and more. It’s also a great time to try hiking. Hiking and being...
Running-Related Injuries
The foot is the first thing to hit the ground when running or walking, which affects how the impact is distributed throughout the body. Good foot stability will provide a cascade effect...
Prescription For PT?
People often ask if it is possible to see a physical therapist without getting a prescription from a doctor first. And the answer is yes, unless Medicare is your primary...
Anatomy Corner: Knee
The knee joint is the largest joint in the body. It consists of the patella (kneecap), femur (thigh bone), and tibia (shin bone). There is another bone next to the tibia called the fibula that is...