As much as we all despise these heavy snow accumulations and all of the ill effects it has on our day to day lives, there’s a silver lining in these seemingly dreadful days. For those that are ambitious enough to shovel, nix the snow blower and pass up on the kids that come by to … Read more
“I think I’m jumping higher”, says Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls. Since April of 2012, after sustaining an ACL injury during the first round of the NBA Playoffs, Derrick Rose has been sidelined. The significance behind his recent statement is that although injuries can be catastrophic, both to the mind and body, often times … Read more
No matter what the action may be, your “core” is a solid and basic center of all action. Whether you’re throwing a baseball or sweeping a floor, the motions required to perform any movement either begin in or run through your body’s “core.” If your center is weak, havoc is bound to happen. Basically your … Read more
ACL Rehab As rehabilitation professionals and personal trainers, the cornerstone to what we do is apply fundamental principles of exercise with the aim of producing optimal musculoskeletal adaptations, often on a remedial level and enhancement basis. An example of this would be the use of the SAID Principle (Specific Adaptations To Imposed Demands). With specific … Read more
Physical Therapy for Pain Caused by Smartphone Use in Westchester County, NY Smartphones are an essential part of the new world that we live in. They help boost productivity and enable us to stay connected. On the flip side, excessive use of smartphones can cause a variety of problems. Neck pain, back pain, and tenderness … Read more
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction and Physical Therapy The temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ) is located in front of the ear on either side of the head where the upper and lower jaws meet. It is used throughout the day during activities like talking, eating and chewing. In most cases, TMJ dysfunction requires a visit to … Read more
Executive Park Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab is excited to announce the grand opening of their new location at Sal’s Pro Sports and Fitness Academy at 565 North State Road in Briarcliff Manor. On Tuesday, December 11th 2012 at 6pm, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Briarcliff Manor Chamber of Commerce, followed … Read more
What sets Executive Park Physical Therapy apart from most places to get orthodics in the Westchester County area, is the fact that we combine our services to correctly diagnose and treat the problem areas as much as possible before actually starting the process of creating custom orthotics for our patients. Oftentimes, the pain that one … Read more
The ankle is the most common site of sprains in the human body. An ankle sprain can occur when you least expect it. It is most likely to occur after a sudden, unnatural twisting of the foot which results in a ligament tear. An injury like this affects every aspect of your daily life, most … Read more
Executive Park Physical Therapy of Yonkers and Elmsford has great news for men and women who suffer from Diastasis Recti, or a separation of rectus abdominis muscle. The rectus abdominis is the center muscle of the abdomen, which is commonly referred to as the “six pack” muscle. When pregnant or overweight, this muscle must elongate … Read more