Anatomy Corner: Ankle Sprains
The ankle joint consists of three bones: the tibia (the main shin bone), the fibula (the second shin bone), and the talus (the dome underneath). There are many ligaments and muscles that add stability...
Fitness & Sports
Book Review: The New Fit
Aaron Leventhal’s The New Fit: How to Own Your Fitness Journey in Your 40s, 50s, and Beyond (released January 2025) is a science-based wellness guide specifically geared toward people over 40. Leventhal...
Patient Spotlight: Veronica Webb
Veronica Webb is a pioneering model, writer, and media personality whose work bridges fashion, beauty, and wellness. With a career spanning runway, television, and editorial, she brings a unique insider’s perspective...
Weighted Vests
Last week, after my post on Substack and Instagram, my inbox was flooded with one question: “When should women start wearing a weighted vest, and how do I know if...
Do Recovery Shoes Deliver?
“Recovery shoes” have recently become popular among athletes of all levels. Designed with increased cushioning and arch-conforming support, they are intended for wear after high-intensity exercise to promote muscle recovery...
Women’s Health Spotlight: Statins
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...
Kettlebell Origins
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...
Good Vibrations
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 It Outside!
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...
GLP-1 Muscle Mass Program
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...