Working or Learning From Home? Improve your Posture with these tips
During the past few months you likely have noticed that you are spending more time on your computer, phone, and television. With the kids back in school or learning online, and with many jobs continuing to work remotely, it's important to assess [...]
Protect Your Hands: How to Safely Carve a Pumpkin
The leaves are falling and FALL is finally here. Pumpkin carving is a fun activity for both children and adults on Halloween, but carving can be dangerous. Pumpkins are difficult to cut through due to their thick shell, making it easy [...]
Parkinson’s Disease: An Overview
September marks the beginning of Onondaga Physical Therapy teaming up with Empower Parkinson’s to raise money for those in our community living and fighting with PD. Did you know that there are over 150 individuals living in our [...]
What is Prescription Free Physical Therapy?
Prescription Free Physical Therapy or "Direct Access" You might have heard the term "Direct Access" before but do you know what that means for you as a patient and healthcare consumer? Direct Access translates to Prescription Free Physical Therapy, which means [...]
How do I get started with Telemedicine at Onondaga PT?
Onondaga Physical Therapy Telemedicine Q & A Onondaga Physical Therapy now offers Telemedicine as an alternative to in-office visits with your Physical Therapist. Telemedicine can be a great way to attend PT and complete your Plan of Care, whether your schedule [...]
Sample PT Telemedicine Visit
Sample Physical Therapy Telemedicine Visit Onondaga Physical Therapy offers Telemedicine as an alternative to in-office visits with your Physical Therapist. Telemedicine can be a great way to start or complete your PT plan of care whether your schedule is busy or [...]
Test and Improve Your Ankle Mobility at Home
Maintaining appropriate ankle range of motion is necessary to perform normal walking, running, and squatting movements. Arguably the most important movement, dorsiflexion is the motion that allows the tibia (shin bone) to translate forward in relation to the foot when your feet [...]
7 Tips for Avoiding Injuries while Working Outside this Summer
In Central New York, Spring and summer are some of the best times of the year. When we have clear skies and the sun is finally shining, we are all chomping at the bit to get outside and spruce things [...]
What is Spinal Decompression?
Do you have a herniated disc, multiple herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, facet syndrome, or any other type of spinal problem? Is your doctor suggesting surgery, pain management, or physical therapy? Have you tried traditional Chiropractic or physical therapy and just could [...]
How to do your own soft tissue mobilization
Self Soft Tissue Mobilization Tricks Massage techniques can be a critical part of your in-office physical therapy sessions. There may be times when attending therapy may become challenging. This video will show you how you can do some of your own [...]