Sports

Thankfully it’s finally Spring! So much to do, so little time, back-breaking yard work – it adds up to possible lower back strain, muscle pulls, and joint dysfunctions. Advice: Take it slow and prepare yourself for outside chores with some simple exercises.

When routines become less active, maintaining movement can be harder for many. We all think about jumping back into the gym or beginning the latest diet to drop a few pounds. The one thing very few of us think about is optimizing your orthopedic health first.

We’ve all heard of it, but who actually understands what it means? Ergonomics refers to the science of designing an area to maximize productivity by reducing bodily fatigue and pain. How many of us have ever left work, in an office, a truck, or a job site, and felt that tightness or pain in the back

Twenty years ago, Michael Dow MSPT/CEO and Clinical Director, founded Amity Physical Therapy and presaged the area's first synergistic therapy-fitness-wellness center. In the “Fitness/Wellness” division of is practice, he evolved his concept carefully and methodically. Always committed to detail and

Acute sports injuries can be a devastating experience for athletes at all levels, from professionals to weekend warriors. The immediate aftermath of an injury often involves pain, swelling, and the inability to continue playing. While some athletes can quickly recover and return to the game, others

Balance in the body is a complex system, quite different from the general concept of balance in life. Internally, our bodies constantly regulate processes like heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, breathing, and digestion. However, the most crucial element for functional bodily balance is often

As the New Year approaches, many individuals commit to fitness goals, particularly focusing on physical fitness and weight management. However, several critical considerations must be taken into account to ensure a safe and effective fitness journey.

Calling all local residents! Looking for a fun filled workout class for all ages? Come and join us Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6PM for 50 minutes of fun and sweat. With fun songs and our engaging instructors, you'll leave this class wanting more. Mark your calendars for our classes being held January

Balance issues can be a tricky thing to self assess, until there is a fall that causes injury, or unfortunately more serious conditions such as fractures of ankle or hips. Balance issues can affect all ages, and often gets ignored in the elderly or just attributed to getting older. There are several

On a daily basis, I see it all: knee pain, ankle and foot pain, back pain, and general difficulty moving. You know what all those issues have in common—your hips. If you walk into my office, I guarantee that any lower body or core issue you complain of will require us to take a look at your hips.