Cardiovascular Health in Post-menopausal Women and Side Effects of Statins As a physical therapist, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern: tendinopathies around the hip seem particularly common in postmenopausal women. Many of...
The kettlebell, known in Russian as the girya, has a surprisingly humble origin. It was first documented in a Russian dictionary in 1704, not as an exercise tool but as...
Have you ever noticed the gigantic red Power Plate in Centurion's gym and wondered what it was? Hopefully this article will help you understand what it is, how it works,...
Take Your Workout Outside If exercise-based New Year's resolutions are wearing thin, and/or if you just cannot wait to get outside once it finally warms up, New York City's parks have...
Now that you’re getting lighter, it’s time to get tighter. People taking GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide or liraglutide) are noticing that as they lose weight they are also losing lean...
As an alpine enthusiast, I enjoy all the considerations that one contemplates prior to a winter outdoor adventure. The sport, temperature, wind, precipitation, altitude, time of day, time in activity,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...