Most Common Injuries for Hockey Players
Hockey is a sport individuals of all ages participate. It, like all other sports, is a sport with risk of injury. Hockey players are at a higher risk for certain injuries than other athletes because hockey involves changing direction while skating and... Read More
4 Common Football Injuries Treated at Twin Boro
Did you know that injuries from sports and recreation exceed 8.6 million per year in the United States? Football is a physically demanding sport, and players are constantly running, jumping, and tackling each other at high speeds. As a result, football... Read More
5 Benefits of Physical Therapy for Basketball Injuries
Research shows that athletes are more prone to injury with increased training, gameplay, and competition. Basketball players experience a lot of strain on the body due to the nature of the sport and its demanding requirements. Basketball is an explosive... Read More
How Physical Therapy Can Improve Sports Performance
A survey of patients seeking drug-free pain relief found that 41% were most likely to choose sports physical therapy as an alternative treatment. Physical therapy is much more than just treatment for people who are injured. Sports performance can be a... Read More
October is National Physical Therapy Month
Did you know that one in two Americans will suffer from a musculoskeletal injury that lasts longer than three months during his or her lifetime? Physical therapists treat people of all ages—from newborns to the elderly. Many patients have injuries,... Read More
Pain Awareness Month: 10 Benefits of Physical Therapy
According to the CDC, approximately 20% of the population experiences some form of chronic pain. September is Pain Awareness Month and is a reminder of the importance of getting timely treatment for pain management. Physical therapy, for instance, is... Read More
How Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Chronic Knee Pain
Did you know that one in four adults and approximately 30 million Americans of all ages suffer chronic knee pain? This type of pain can be a debilitating and is the third most common reason people visit a physical therapist. Twin Boro physical therapists... Read More
Sciatica Back Pain: 9 Physical Therapy Exercises for Immediate Relief
Did you know that about 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their life and it tends to become more frequent as you age? When you have sciatica back pain, it can feel like debilitating because of the shooting pain and restricted mobility.... Read More
Geriatric Rehabilitation: Physical Therapy Treatments & Exercises for Seniors
Did you know that 1 out of every 5 adults over the age of 65 years experiences a fall resulting in an injury, such as broken bones or a head injury? Today’s seniors are living longer and more independently than ever before, but as we age, our bodies... Read More
