Evolve Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation

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About a year ago the world completely changed in ways we never thought possible, and our lives changed with it. Through all of the battles we faced and loss we have endured, we continue to fight TOGETHER for a brighter future. Thank you to everyone who has stuck by us in these trying times, we will always be here for you! ⠀
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And a special thank you to our staff who continue to show up every day and help others in need! By keeping yourselves safe, you keep those around you safe. Thank you for doing your part to .

Physical therapists are known through the healthcare field as the movement specialists. We don’t typically have direct access to x-rays, MRIs and things of the sort. These tend to be images of a certain body part while the patient is in one position.⠀
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In order to diagnose, we rely on our ability to observe how a patient moves, which can be a more accurate depiction of everyday life for the individual. ⠀
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Here is an example of a step down test; typically used when an individual complains of pain with going down stairs. ⠀
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One is a successful performance of the test, demonstrating minimal weakness and minimal range of motion limitations. ⠀
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The other, though exaggerated, shows several dysfunctional movements that will guide your Physical Therapist in pinpointing your deficits. ⠀
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Can you spot the differences?⠀
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Let’s work from the bottom up...⠀
a-foot- arch collapsing could signify mid foot instability. Believe it or not, an issue here can manifest itself all the way in your back. Don’t sleep on your feet. ⠀
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b-ankle- restricted ankle dorsiflexion (shin and foot coming closer together) can restrict your motion on the way down and your body might compensate by lifting the heel up a bit early. This can usually lead to added pain in the knee or facilitate an arch collapse. ⠀
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c- knee- the knee collapsing in can be due to compensations from the foot, the ankle or the hip. That’s where further investigation comes in. Weakness in the hip external rotators will make it difficult to keep the knee pointing forward. ⠀
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d- hip- a weak gluteus medius will impair your ability to maintain a stable pelvis, which cause one side to dip and as a result cause to sidebend. ⠀
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Surprising how much one simple movement can show you right?

The popliteus is a tiny muscle in the back of your knee that aids with knee flexion and helps to rotate your tibia (lower leg) inwards when you are in a non-weight bearing position. Sometimes when this muscle gets overused or strained it can cause pain in the back of the knee. Oftentimes this can cause trigger points to form within the muscle, which are tight bands that, when palpated, can reproduce the pain a person is experiencing. This can be done manually by a physical therapist, or on your own also as a form of self myofascial release. ⠀
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To perform the self release, you can use a lacrosse ball and place the ball directly behind the crease of your knee. While maintaining the ball in this position, you can then apply overpressure on your shin and either manually or actively rotate your shin inward and outward. Repeat as needed until you feel a release.

Please join us for our Webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 6pm! ⠀
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Our very own will be hosting a Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00PM, and we would love for you to join us! , Dr. Elguizaoui, will be joining us as a panelist to discuss how Orthopedics and Physical Therapy can work together to benefit our patients.

Check out our new blog post by our PT Dennis Treubig, on the differences between general and sports Physical Therapists, and how Evolve can get you to return to sport as quickly and safely as possible! ⠀
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Link in Bio!

Introducing our team of Board Certified Sports Physical Therapists in Long Island. We specialize in helping athletes and active people recover from injury/surgery and get back out to playing sports, working out, becoming pain free, and enjoying an active lifestyle. Our goal is to help you feel, move, and live better. Our fully equipped athletic performance gym includes weightlifting equipment, turf area, batting cages, & pitching mound. Call us for your complimentary consultation and start getting back to 100%.

Introducing our team of Board Certified Sports Physical Therapists in Long Island. We specialize in helping athletes and active people recover from injury/surgery and get back out to playing sports, working out, becoming pain free, and enjoying an active lifestyle. Our goal is to help you feel, move, and live better. Our fully equipped athletic performance gym includes weightlifting equipment, turf area, batting cages, & pitching mound. Call us for your complimentary consultation and start getting back to 100%.

Introducing our new virtual Strengthening for Runners class! This virtual class is designed to offer a flexible and safe way for you to exercise, led by our running specialist, Katie Cyrana!⠀
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Our classes will guide you through circuits designed to focus on targeting key muscles to improve your running mechanics, efficiency, and keep you running pain-free! With all races being postponed until further notice, this is the perfect time to strengthen and improve your running without the stress of an upcoming race!⠀
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Our program is designed to be progressive, but you can sign up for any number of classes you wish if you are not able to commit to the whole program.⠀
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Each class will be 45 minutes led via zoom. Weights and bands are preferred, but all exercises are adjustable to be used with body weight only! All circuits are adjustable, so all levels and abilities are welcome!

Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation is proud to announce our new and improved Evolve @ Home program. Each patient will have the option to customize and combine their preferred appointment types, based on their plan of care. Whether its in clinic, Telehealth, at home, or a combination of all three! This ensures that our patients are getting the care they need, as safely, and conveniently as possible. ⠀⠀
What Evolve @ Home Entails: ⠀
- A COVID vaccinated Physical Therapist will come to your home to perform an evaluation and create a treatment plan that is specific to you. ⠀
- Our therapists are also qualified to make adjustments around your home to help promote safe ergonomics, optimize work from home positioning, and prevent falls inside your house!⠀
- Our physical therapists are equipped to teach you how to safely exercise at home using minimal equipment if you are unable to get to a gym. We are experts in treating and training athletes of any age.⠀
- During your visit our physical therapists can monitor your vitals, including your heart rate and blood pressure, to ensure they are staying within a safe range.⠀
- We offer flexible appointment times with the ability to create a treatment plan that fits with your own personal schedule and addresses all of your needs.

Click the link in our bio to schedule your Evolve @ Home appointment today!

From everyone at Evolve Physical Therapy- we wish for all to have a happier and healthier New Year in 2021. We are excited for what the future holds, and we cant wait to share it with you!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As we near the end of the year and begin a new one, we would like to reflect on the ways in which our practice has adapted to the "new normal". We would like to share our experiences with you, what we learned about offering Telehealth to our patients, and what it was like navigating through COVID-19 as physical therapists. ⠀
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The weather report is showing an expected 12-18 inches of snow over the next 24 hours in New York City. We want to make sure all of our patients are staying safe and injury free through this time! ⠀
Here are some tips on safe shoveling techniques from the APTA and one of our Physical Therapists Lauren.

Tips from the American Physical Therapy Association:⠀
- Using a shovel with a shaft will help you keep a better grip on the shovel and help to keep your back straight.⠀
- Avoid using a shovel that is too long because this may make the snow pile heavier to lift, causing you to strain your back. ⠀
- Make sure to shovel smaller piles of snow at a time instead of very heavy piles.⠀
- Remember to take frequent rest breaks when needed by standing up straight or walking around for a little bit.⠀
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More Tips from Evolve’s Physical Therapist Lauren:⠀
- Maintain a straight spine and bend from your hips and knees when shoveling snow (think a squat position).⠀
- Lifting snow with a rounded back increases stress on the spine and can make you more prone to injury.⠀
- After filling your shovel squeeze your butt muscles to stand up⠀
- Avoid twisting your spine with a full shovel of snow, instead take 1-2 small steps to turn your body towards the snow pile.⠀
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Happy Snow Day!

Do you find yourself sitting more than usual these days? Join the club! Sitting in a flexed position for many hours of the day can cause dysfunction and pain in your neck, shoulders, and back. Try this simple exercise to “Reverse the Posture!” and activate important muscles in your upper back. ⠀
Standing or supine horizontal abduction:⠀
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1. Start with arms straight out in front of you, at 90 degrees from your torso. ⠀
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