Exercise & Workouts

How to Create a Home Gym? Can one stay fit and active without going to the gym? Learning how to create a home gym is the first step towards your fitness goals. Most gyms are either closed or partially open (with little or no space). Exercising at home is an excellent alternative to get in…

Do you think physical therapy is restricted to post-surgery and post-trauma pain? Think again! The benefits of physical therapy for seniors go beyond temporary restoration therapy. These sessions can improve stamina, restore strength, and inhibit the aging process. These actions make it ideal for elderly people who need assistance for ADL (Activities of Daily Living).…

3 Ways to Stay Fit After Quarantine According to Physical Therapists Are you planning on working out after COVID quarantine as much as possible? As physical therapists, our phone is ringing off the hook as the lockdown slowly lifts in NJ and surrounding areas. People wanted to know when they could start therapy. Others are…

In the clinic, we see many patients who have spinal stenosis. Nearly 80% of Americans at some point in their life will be treated for Low Back Pain, and spinal stenosis affects mostly the elderly. These physical therapy exercises for low back pain can be performed on a bed, or on the floor, without any…

These 5 simple hip strenghthening and butt strengthening exercises can be performed at home with just an elastic resistance band.  You can perform these exercises 1-2X/day, 20-30 repetitions each.  You should feel some soreness or fatigue on the outside of the hips and buttocks.  STOP if you feel any pain in the hips or radiating down…

When you’re out enjoying a soccer game watching from the sidelines, make sure you keep your attention on the field and not on your cellphone. Getting injured should be one of the last things on your mind, but if you find yourself injured from a kick to the groin or from ACTUALLY playing soccer, give…