Physical Therapy Long Island NY
With each sport and injury, a wide variety of treatment options are available to you. Sports-specific therapy focuses on your personalized sports needs because we understand that with each sport comes the potential for different types of injuries and athletic capabilities. Whether you’re a gymnastics competitor or on a rowing crew team, we want to make sure that we understand exactly what you need. In order to do this, we will do an initial evaluation to design a specific rehabilitation plan to focus on the skills needed for your specific sport. Each sport requires the use of different muscles and skills, so our goal is to rehabilitate, facilitate, and grow these specific muscles back to where they need to be. We want to help retrieve mobility, relieve pain, and enable comfortable movement for you again so you can get back to competing. Contact Island Sports Physical Therapy Long Island NY, your partner for effective healing today!
COMMON SPORTS INJURIES INCLUDE:
- Sprained ankle
- Pulled Groin
- Strained hamstring
- Shin splints
- Knee injuries such as a torn ACL, tennis elbow etc.
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OUR LOCATIONS Across Long Island
3072 Jericho Turnpike
East Northport, NY 11731
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-462-9613
4 Cedar Swamp Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Steven Pantell, M.S.,P.T.
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 516 674-0396
617 Merrick Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554
Ron Winicki, M.A.,P.T.
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 516-485-6033
3072 Jericho Turnpike
East Northport, NY 11731
Robert Ciani, M.S., P.T.
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-462-9613
52 Elm St #4,
Huntington, NY 11743
Keith A. May, P.T.
Executive Director
Jillian Beck
DPT Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-421-8702
176 Smithtown Blvd
Nesconset, NY 11767
Dan Donato, P.T.
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-979-5908
6 S. Jersey Avenue, Unit 6B
East Setauket, NY 11733
Brendan McCann, MSPT – Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-675-1708
607 Middle Country Road
Coram, NY 11727
Kevin J. Roden, P.T., OCS
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-732-3908
185 Old Country Road, Suite 4
Riverhead, NY 11901
Vincent Barry, DPT, OCD
Director
Tel: 631-212-1822
Fax: 631-208-4448
Tips For Preventing Joint Pain
Joints connect the bones and provide the critical support necessary to help you move. However, as you age, joint pain becomes an extremely common issue. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent your symptoms from interfering with your daily life. Our team at Island Sports Physical Therapy Long Island NY would like to share some tips on preventing joint pain.
Preventing Joint Pain
- Maintain a Healthy Weight – Obesity can increase the stress in your joints and cause more wear and tear over time. Maintaining a healthy weight is ideal for reducing stress on your joints and help prevent arthritic pain and other symptoms.
- Exercise Regularly – Regular exercise can help to strengthen your joints and maintain flexibility in your muscles. Daily physical activity can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reduce the stress on your joints. Exercise is also an excellent way to improve joint health because it increases blood circulation, which carries nutrients and oxygen. Proper blood circulation is essential for preventing joint pain.
- Physical Therapy – If you suffer from joint pain, physical therapy can help. Physical therapists are experts in the field of joint care, specializing in strengthening your joints and supporting your muscles to increase your mobility and greatly relieve your joint pain.
At Island Sports Physical Therapy Long Island NY, our highly-trained physical therapists have worked with individuals suffering from all types of joint issues. With a personalized physical therapy program, we can help you strengthen your joints and improve your mobility. Remember, staying active is an excellent way to stay healthy – so make it a priority! Contact Island Sports Physical Therapy Long Island NY today to schedule an appointment!
What Is Spinal Rehabilitation?
Recovering from a spinal injury requires gradually building strength and improving mobility through Physical Therapy Long Island NY. Those who are suffering from a spinal injury are encouraged to exercise regularly and work towards regaining strength.
At Island Sports Physical Therapy, the first step is to perform an evaluation. In order to best serve your personal needs, we need to know about your own capabilities. At Physical Therapy Long Island NY, a personalized rehabilitation plan is then designed to help you heal and prevent any future complications.
There are several goals in spinal rehabilitation. These include improving physical function and mobility, strengthening supportive muscles, and developing skills to perform daily activities. At Physical Therapy Long Island NY, we cater to your specific needs and personalize your treatment for you.
Reasons for Spinal Rehabilitation at Physical Therapy Long Island NY
Living with spinal pain or injuries can be uncomfortable and painful every day. Some generic reasons to begin spinal rehab include experiencing whiplash, degenerative disc disease, lower back or neck pain, and post-operative pain.
There are several different types of spinal cord injuries. Complete spinal cord injuries, complete SCIs, are the most serious and occur when the spinal cord is injured, eliminating the brain’s ability to send signals below the injury site. Incomplete SCIs are commonly from damage being inflicted to the spinal cord, which reduces the brain’s ability to send signals below the injury site. These injuries account for more than 60% of spinal cord injuries. Physical Therapy Long Island NY can help manage and heal spinal pain.
One common type of incomplete SCI is anterior cord syndrome, which is an injury to the front of the spinal cord. One with this injury may retain sensation but struggle with movement. Another is central cord syndrome, which is an injury to the center of the cord. This injury damages nerves that carry signals from the brain to the spinal cord.
Other common spinal cord injuries include:
- Tetraplegia. This is damage to the cervical spinal cord and is often the most severe.
- Paraplegia. This occurs when sensation and movement are removed from the lower half of the body, which includes the legs. This is the product of damage to the thoracic spinal cord.
- Triplegia. This causes loss of sensation and movement in one arm and both of the legs. It is often the product of an incomplete SCI.
Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury
According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a few common signs and symptoms of spinal cord injuries. These include:
- Loss of movement
- Loss of or altered sensation, which includes the ability to feel heat, cold, and touch
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms
- Difficulty breathing or coughing
Right after an accident, there are some emergency signs you should look out for in your spine. If you experienced a bad spinal cord injury, be aware of these symptoms:
- Extreme pain in the back or pressure in your neck, head, or back
- Weakness or incoordination in any part of the body
- Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in your hands, feet, fingers, or toes
- Difficulty walking or balancing
What to Expect in Physical Therapy for Spinal Rehabilitation
Physical therapy for your recovery will likely include many types of exercises and strength-building methods. The program is likely to include things such as strength training, cardiovascular exercise, respiratory conditioning, mobility training, and stretching. Exercise is vital to getting better after a spinal injury. It helps the body heal and works to prevent future injuries. Your physical therapist will tailor an individual program for your needs and design a plan for your recovery.
Physical Therapy Long Island NY
Island Sports Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Long Island NY and our many locations are here to help you recover and heal from a spinal injury. We believe that patients need and deserve personalized care for proper recovery and prevention of future re-injury. For information about spinal rehabilitation and other forms of physical therapy, contact us today!
Helpful Exercises After A Joint Replacement
Was your knee or hip pain preventing you from getting enough physical activity? If you have recently undergone a joint replacement, it is a great idea to commit to a new exercise program. Immediately after your surgery, you can get a personalized rehabilitation plan from Physical Therapy Long Island NY. The exercises you are given will make sure you get back to an active lifestyle in no time.
Importance of Exercise After Joint Replacement Surgery
Exercising after a joint replacement of the hip or knee is crucial in the recovery process. Building up muscles around your new hip or new knee at Physical Therapy Long Island NY will make sure the joint stays in shape. After the surgery, you will have gotten rid of that nagging pain that was preventing you from being able to work out and exercise in the first place. Now that the joint is in better shape, you can enhance and maintain physical fitness for your overall health. Another reason why exercise is so important is that it is needed for balance. After surgery, your balance may be affected.
The Best Exercises After A Joint Replacement
If you go to Physical Therapy Long Island NY after your joint replacement, our physical therapist will give you exercises that will help your recovery. Overall, your workout should contain aerobic
activity and exercises for strength, balance, and flexibility. All of this together can target the muscles you need for mobility and balance. Going on walks and riding a bike is also helpful as long as you are doing this with the strengthening exercises. Simply walking and riding a bike alone does not have the same effect.
- Aerobic activities are activities that make your heart beat faster. Using an elliptical machine, bicycles, or going on a walk can get the heart rate up. Soon after your surgery, while you are in the hospital, you will be told to take a few steps. It is important to get moving as soon as possible, even if that means getting in a few steps on the day of the surgery. As time goes on, you will be able to put more weight on your leg and go farther distances to get your heart rate up. Although a simple one, walking is a great form of exercise right after surgery. Most surgeons and at Physical Therapy Long Island NY do not recommend running right away. If you want to get back to higher impact activities, talk to our physical therapists, and we can help find ways to modify the activities.
- Exercises at Physical Therapy Long Island NY for strength, flexibility, and balance help with muscle mass and bone density. Following your joint replacement, the strengthening exercises will target the quadriceps, glutes, and hip abductors. These strengthening exercises and balance exercises should be done two to three times a week. When it comes to flexibility, you should perform exercises such as hamstring stretches and heel cord stretches. Climbing stairs is a very simple exercise that is beneficial in increasing your flexibility and strengthening your knee or hip. It is very important to focus on taking one step at a time and take the first step with your strong leg. Once you have been successfully walking up the steps one at a time, you can gradually climb the stairs foot after foot.
Contact Us: Physical Therapy Long Island NY
At Island Sports Physical Therapy, our physical therapists at Physical Therapy Long Island NY are committed to getting you back to your physical best and will make sure that you are fully recovered so that you can get back to your main hobbies without pain or discomfort. Throughout your recovery process, we will evaluate your progress and give you more exercises to expedite the process. If you have just undergone joint replacement, come to Physical Therapy Long Island NY to commit to an exercise plan.
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