How can my Pelvic Floor Therapist treat me via Telemedicine?
Telemedicine is utilizing technology, such as video calling, for the discussion, assessment and prescription of pelvic floor dysfunction. We would discuss your symptoms, any changes and concerns you may have regarding your condition, as well as any orthopedic history you may have [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): What is It? How Can PT Help?
Let's start with what is "RA" or Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. In a healthy person, the immune system will fight “attackers” (a virus or bacteria). With RA, the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body tissue itself and [...]
10 Easy Ways to Add Exercise to Everyday Activities
Looking for some easy ways to get more exercise? We've put together 10 ideas for getting more exercise during a normal day, even with a jam-packed schedule. Always take the stairs. Elevators and escalators might be quicker, but taking the [...]
Preventing ACL Injuries
Basketball season is here...and unfortunately so are knee injuries. A study in 2016 showed the highest risk sports for ACL tears for both males and females are basketball, soccer, football and lacrosse. One of the most common orthopedic injuries is an ACL [...]
Quick Guide to Getting the Right Amount of Exercise
Are you getting enough exercise? As we enter the new year, many of us commit to a healthier lifestyle. In addition to improving our diet, we may sign up for a gym membership at a local gym or try [...]
Quick Facts on Meniscal Tears
What is a Meniscus? The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that sits between the femur and tibia, the two bones that make up your knee joint. The meniscus acts as a shock absorber for your knee. It is [...]
Avoid Christmas Season Injuries
As we get closer and closer to Christmas, there are several injuries that become more common. I wanted to draw your attention to these injuries in hopes that we will all have a happy and healthy holiday season! Electrical Shocks Many [...]
Quick Guide to Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries with people of all ages. You don’t have to be an athlete to get an ankle sprain! They can occur when walking on a sidewalk, stepping off a curb, walking on uneven pavement, [...]
What is Dyspareunia?
Dyspareunia is the medical term for painful intercourse. It is most commonly found in women, although it can occur with men as well. For the purposes of this particular blog post, we will focus our discussion on how it affects women who [...]
Healthy Tips for Staying Active This Winter
Hello Winter! Winter is inevitable in Central New York - and it is here! It comes every year without fail. It can be a very tough time of the year for all of us. Some of our favorite recreational activities and ways [...]