Inspire Physical Therapy & Fitness

We Are In Network Providers for Northwell Health!!

We're thrilled to collaborate with Northwell Health as one of the select few in-network private outpatient physical therapy clinics, offering top-notch rehab services tailored just for you and your loved ones.

Have a question? Call us 631-467-4221, we are always happy to help.

See our website inspireptandfitness.com for further details.

Inspire Physical Therapy & Fitness Our mission is to provide the best evidence based rehabilitative care in a positive atmosphere conducive to your healing and well being.

Thank you to our fabulous Debbie Perron, PTA, mom, friend….and talented artist!!! One of our fabulous Inspire family sharing her artistic gift with the community!!!
These holiday window paintings make me so happy!! ❤️👏🏻🎄🕎

How do you want to function as you age?
How do you want to function in the Last 10 years of your life?
Longevity is a buzz word that you see everywhere…but I would change the premise.

It’s not how long you live, but how well you live!! (Being sick, weak, or physically vulnerable is no fun for sure)

Can you go on a hike at 80?
Do you want to be able to get up off the floor in your 60’s and beyond?
Avoid falls?
Go up stairs without getting winded?
Carry your own grocery bags? Go on any vacation without worrying about barriers?
Pick up your grandkids?
Science tells us in numerous studies how important movement in our daily lives is.

Yet, our lives revolve around convenience..making everything easier.

We see in our clinic, many outstanding people everyday, and in 20 years of practice we see so much avoidable sickness, and disability…diet, exercise, sleep, community/mental health all matter!! (As well as being an educated consumer of health care)
We have much more control of our health than the average person thinks.

Our goal is to help educate people on how their bodies work, and how we can learn to help ourselves live long healthy lives.

Movement/exercise is one of the most important components of our general health (We will touch upon the other components in other posts )

I challenge our community to start changing our attitudes about movement and exercise.
Start with baby steps!
Park in the furthest parking spot (Joe always laughs when I tell him to “park in the back”)
Take the stairs
Put on those dusty sneakers, and go for a walk, or jog.
Bang out 10 body weight exercises while your coffee is brewing (heel raises, mini squats, counter push ups)
The goal is to do SOMETHING every day!
You don’t necessarily need expensive gym memberships/classes
I would argue that consistency is most important!

We will be posting some interesting resources/tips in the coming weeks for those who are interested in trying to improve their overall health and get moving. I know I want to do all those things that I listed above as I age.

Let’s do this!!

In good health,
Vicki and Joe

(Of course consult with your medical practitioner before starting any new program)

Woot! Woot!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Another Michael Murphy 4 mile/1/2 marathon Run Around the Lake in the books!! Team Inspire with a Fantastic 2nd place team finish in the 4 miler!!
Special shout out to:

Our team members Ricki Mosback, Bill Mondelli, John Valerio and Joe Valerio for contributing to our second place finish!! Way to go guys!!!!👏🏻👏🏻💪💪

Joe Valerio
For completing the half marathon AND the 4 miler!!! …and coming in third in age group the half marathon!!!!!

Bill Mondelli for second in his age group for the 4 miler!!

Ricky Mosback with a comeback performance of second in his age group!

And to our first timers, we are so proud that you got to the start line in the pouring rain and rocked this race!!! You all Inspire us!!

Huge shout out to Matt Lopez..an Inspire alumni and awesome young man for winning the half marathon with a new record time!!! Way to go Matt!!

If you haven’t come out for this race, come join us next year!! It is a great community event that reminds us of the sacrifices made for us by our military. Great event for a great cause!!!

Today’s post is from our Inspire monthly newsletter. A super informative article about the timeline of healing. We all want to feel better or eliminate pain immediately, but there are many factors.
Hope you find it interesting!

If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter that is full of articles, and great health and wellness tips, send us a private message with your email and we’ll be happy to add you to our list!

Have a great day, take time to take care of yourself!

Vicki and Joe

Healing Will Take Time & Physical Therapy Can Assist With Recovery Like it or not, injuries are a part of life. And if you’re an athlete or active individual, this fact is more likely to ring true, as you’re bound to experience an injury from time to time—or perhaps even more often.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing Moms and those who choose to take on the role of mom!!

Enjoy your special day!

Today’s PSA

SUMO CITRUS!!!!
Holy Moly the best tasting Citrus Fruit Ever!!!

Try it, you won’t be sorry…packed with vitamin C, even has 3 grams of fiber!!

Expensive…about 3.50each
But soooo worth it!!

You’re welcome!!😀

Hi All
Hope everyone is enjoying some sunshine and warm weather!! It’s a great time to get out and move!! We all know that our health is our greatest asset, but how consistently are we doing what we need to, to enjoy better physical and mental health. I know for me, I’m still a work in progress. I wanted to share with you a free app that I have found incredibly beneficial in keeping me motivated to move, and lift my mood. It’s the Nike Run Club app. (Listed as NRC). Now, many of you will say I hate running, why would I do that??😝😄
Here’s the deal…They have guided runs, all times/lengths, topics. The Nike Global Coach is Chris Bennett and he is fantastic!! You can walk every single guided run. (The app will keep track of your distance/stats and you can play whatever music you love) It’s not about how fast you can go, or how far….it’s about getting your sneakers on and getting to the start. It’s about doing something great for your physical and mental health, it’s about laughing, good advice, lousy advice and everything in between! As coach Bennett says “It’s about running….but..it’s not about running.” 😃
Try it out! Tell me what you think in the comments.
If you lace your sneakers (good supportive ones of course😀) up and just get moving it’s a win!!
This is what the app looks like, and me enjoying one of my favorites “Thank you Run”. There are also run/walks using “Headspace creator Andy P as coach, great for working on mindfulness and mental health. Definitely utilize the guided runs.

If you have any questions on starting a regular exercise program always consult your medical professionals.

Joe and I are always available to help get you started.

In good health always,
Vicki

***Attention Inspire PT Patients *****

We will be closed Monday 2/1/2021 due to the impending snow storm.

Please leave a message at the office (631-467-4221) and we will be happy to reschedule your appointment.

We hope to be open and ready to go on Tuesday as long as Mother Nature cooperates! 😀. We will
Leave an outgoing message if this changes! (We will also be making individual calls)

Stay safe everyone and enjoy the snow day!!