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Physical Therapy and Marathon Training

Physical Therapy and Marathon Training

Marathon training is about more than strategically adding miles and then tapering at the right times. Whether you have a series of marathon finishes under your belt or you're getting started on your first 26.2 miles you should be considering physical therapy in your marathon training preparation.

Physical Therapy and Arthritis: Part 1

Physical Therapy and Arthritis: Part 1

Arthritis is a painful stiffening and inflammation of the joints. The long winter months in New York don't help with the chronic pain that can come with arthritic pain, but working with a knowledgeable physical therapist can. 

Winter Injuries: How to Avoid Them & How to Recover with Physical Therapy

Winter Injuries: How to Avoid Them & How to Recover with Physical Therapy

Winter is upon us and so are the most common injuries of the season. 

As the months turn colder and weather becomes more severe the chances of a winter-related injury increase. This might include injury from daily activity, like slipping on ice or strain from clearing snow off of cars or from pathways, or it might be from winter sports and other activities. 

On average there are over 100,000 injuries a year from skiing alone with snowboarding adding another 80,000. Those lovely ice skating rinks popping up all over New York City, gracing Bryant Park and Central Park with their presence, they account for upwards of almost 50,000 winter injuries. 

Suffering from Migraines? Physical Therapy Can Help.

Suffering from Migraines? Physical Therapy Can Help.

Migraines are no joke. 

People who suffer from chronic headaches understand just how much a migraine can keep you from living your life. 

Most people will experience a headache this year, but you'll know if it has advanced to a full-blown migraine attack because you'll be sensitive to both light and sound. Migraine sufferers will likely also experience nausea and appetite loss as well. All in all, a migraine is no joking matter. 

Post NYC Marathon Aches and Pains? We've Got Something For That.

Post NYC Marathon Aches and Pains? We've Got Something For That.

You're a road warrior. 

One of the New York elite. 

The loops of Central Park are your playground and you know the city streets of Manhattan's Upper West Side like the back of your hand. 

Body Composition and Your Fitness Goals

Body Composition and Your Fitness Goals

When we get new equipment at Sloane Stecker it's always after exhaustive research and with an aim to round out our world class gym with a tool that will help our patients and clients achieve the goals they're working towards. You'll find machines developed by NASA engineers, the latest diagnostic equipment available, and tools used by pros around the world. Our latest addition to our Westchester office is a favorite, trusty tool in our New York City physical therapy clinic- the InBody. 

Physical Therapy in New York City's Lincoln Square Neighborhood

Physical Therapy in New York City's Lincoln Square Neighborhood

New York, the city that never sleeps. The Big Apple. The best city in the entire world. We all know it and we all love it. One of the benefits of living in New York is being able to work with world class professionals in any field. People who come to New York City to make their lives and careers are tenacious, type-A go-getters. You know because, well, you are one yourself.