The hips and low back are closely linked by multiple shared muscles. Contraction of these shared muscles will affect motion at the spine, pelvis, and hips.  Poor movement at one of these areas can create compensatory movement at the others because of the common muscle attachments. Often, rehabilitation exercises targeting the abdominal and low back […]
We are excited about our upcoming move to the Barnegat 67 Plaza. We expect to be open for business before the end of January. Our space is in between Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness. Framing is complete and the dry wall is going up this week. We can’t wait to have the larger space for […]
New Year, New Plan? As we approach the New Year, we also enter into the season of open enrollment. Health insurance plans change and deductibles reset during this time. Understanding these changes can be frustrating and confusing without knowledge of health insurance. Important Terms A deductible is the dollar amount that needs to be met […]
The leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States is chronic disease. Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and lung disease are chronic diseases which can be caused by a person’s lifestyle. Behaviors like physical inactivity, unhealthy diet and tobacco use are all associated with chronic diseases. These diseases are preventable.  However, the […]
People with low back pain show poor control and coordination of the spine muscles.  Pain inhibits the function of muscles. Inhibition often leads to atrophy (loss of muscle size) and abnormal movement.  The lumbar multifidus plays an important role in restoring normal spine movement.  Those with low back pain exhibit atrophied multifidus muscles. Lost muscle […]
What is Blood Flow Restriction? Blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise occurs with external pressure over the extremities. The applied pressure is sufficient to maintain flow through the arteries. However, it decreases venous flow distal to the restricted site. The goal is to enable patients to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads. This reduces […]
Dance injuries are quite common, with approximately 68% arising from overuse injuries. Studies show the incidence of injury ranges from 0.62-5.6 per 1000 dancing hours. Injury can accumulate quickly with the amount of time a dancer participates in class or rehearsal. Overuse injuries can occur due to a myriad of reasons including overtraining (hours upon […]
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most commonly treated types of foot pain in physical therapy. Overuse or repetitive stress to the bottom aspect of the foot is the most common cause. It typically affects younger females however males are also likely to have symptoms. Older individuals are at risk for developing plantar fasciitis as […]
What are Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that people experience. These injuries account for one million physician visits each year. Lateral ankle sprains, also known as inversion sprains, are the most common. They are particularly common in sports. Forty percent of all traumatic ankle sprains occur during sports. However, […]
Low back injuries usually do not occur from one single incident or event like lifting a heavy box. Instead, most back injuries occur from small incremental stress or load applied over time. Sitting slouched for prolonged periods at a desk or repeatedly performing bending and twisting can overload sensitive spinal structures. These structures include the […]
