Integrative PT of NYC

Ever wake up with neck pain that doesn’t go away? Millennials, welcome to your 30s and 40s. Try stopping by Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC for a neck assessment that will get you out of pain. 🤝

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We are so happy to have made such an impact on our client, Katherine. At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC, we are dedicated to putting together personalized rehab plans to help our patients effectively and efficiently achieve their goals! 💪

Patients with 9-5 desk positions often suffer from mid back pain for numerous reasons. Prolonged sitting is directly correlated to neck/mid-back/lower back pain, and mid back/scapular muscular atrophy. Strengthening the scapular musculature will promote proper sitting posture and thus decrease back pain with general functionality. See how our strengthening techniques can help you at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC!

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At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we see and treat many lower back injuries/pain. General lower back pain can stem from poor posture or simply lower back and core deconditioning. Try the above listed exercises to help increase core strength and stability!

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The Coba Board is an effective and efficient tool used at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC. The board enables patients to challenge their upper and lower body, and easily cycle through exercises. This saves patients time and continues to activate their metabolic system through decreasing rest time that is usually used to transition between gym equipment. Experience this difference at Integrative PT of NYC!

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The Terminal Knee Extension exercise is a must-perform for most knee related injuries and post-surgical patients. This exercise helps restore knee range of motion and improve quadricep strength while in a weightbearing/functional stance. See how this exercise can help you at Integrative PT of NYC!

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We are so happy to have been able to make such an impact with our client Rachel. Here at Integrative PT of NYC, we are dedicated to putting together a personalized plan to help our patients effectively and efficiently achieve their goals!

Did you know that your kneecaps glide naturally, and that this glide helps you move around more efficiently? Our kneecaps, also known as patella, glide inwards and down to enable our knees to bend when we walk or run. Sometimes our normal patellar glide can be interrupted through over training or developed muscle imbalances. This interruption will cause knee pain often known as runner’s knee. Physical therapist guided patellar mobilizations, pictured above, can help set stuck kneecaps back on track.

Runner’s knee got you grounded? Call Integrative PT of NYC and see what we can do for you! Contact info in bio.

Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC is an out patient, evidence-based, physical therapy clinic located in Midtown Manhattan, 2 blocks away from Grand Central station. Have an injury or joint problem? Give us a call!

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Lower back pain is often correlated with tight hamstrings as the lower back and legs work together to perform various movements. However, stretching out the hamstrings with a lower back injury can be tricky. The safest and most effective way to loosen the hamstrings is stretching them with a strap or belt, as seen above. This position keeps the lower back in a neutral alignment, side stepping any straining that can occur with other stretching methods.

Our Co-owner and Physical Therapist Dr. James Higgins was featured in the Health Central’s article “Lateral Foot Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment”. Be sure to go check it out and learn on what is behind your pain!

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https://www.healthcentral.com/pain-management/lateral-foot-pain

Shoulder stability exercises are crucial for healthy shoulder maintenance. The exercise pictured above challenges the shoulder’s stability while strengthening the rotator cuff. See how we can maintain your shoulder health at Integrative PT of NYC!

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Our Co-owner and Physical Therapist Dr. James Higgins was featured in The Spruce article “The 9 Best Firm Mattresses For 2023, Tested and Reviewed”. Be sure to go check it out and make sure you are sleeping with the best mattress for you!

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https://www.thespruce.com/best-firm-mattresses-4150339

Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC is wishing everyone a joyous Merry Christmas filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. May the New Year bring you continued success, prosperity, and good health as we empower others on their wellness journey!

The cervical retraction exercise, often done with the chin tucked or using a ball for resistance, is beneficial for neck health. This movement involves gently pulling the head back while maintaining a tucked-in chin or placing pressure against a thera-ball. This exercise helps strengthen the deep cervical flexors, reducing strain on the posterior neck musculature, and promoting better alignment. By engaging in these retraction-based movements you can alleviate neck tension, enhance posture, and mitigate discomfort associated with poor posture or neck-related issues, ultimately fostering a healthier and more resilient neck.

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At Integrative PT of NYC, our patient’s needs and goals come first. Our one-on-one treatment approach enables us to get to know our patients and create a specific rehabilitation program for each individual. Furthermore, our one-on-one patient time is also spent on educating our clients about their specific injury and rehabilitation program. This helps prevent re-injury and keeps clients doing what they love most!

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Are you a runner? Runners benefit immensely from physical therapy! It is a proactive step towards injury prevention, and identifying potential issues in gait or biomechanics that could lead to problems down the road. In case of injury, physical therapists at Integrative PT of NYC tailor rehabilitation programs to expedite recovery, ensuring a safe and speedy.

During a thorough elbow evaluation, our physical therapists will assess the strength and range of motion of the elbow and wrist. We include the wrist in our elbow assessments because often elbow/forearm conditions will affect the wrist’s coordination, strength and general movement. This thorough approach to physical therapy treatment is highly associated with faster recovery times!

At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we see many shoulder injuries. Of these issues, strains or tears to the external rotators is extremely common. The exercise demonstrated above strengthens the infraspinatus and teres minor, the shoulder’s main external rotators. This is also a common exercise used by pitchers and tennis players to get themselves game ready. See how integrated shoulder work can help you at IPT!

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Mobility work is very important for the active and inactive patient. Parts of our body can become ‘locked up’ or ‘stuck’ from too much or too little movement. Hypomobility (decreased mobility) can cause general aches and pains, and can lead to troublesome movement patterns if left untreated. The threading the needle exercise (seen above) helps remedy decreased mobility at the mid back and shoulders. See how Integrative PT of NYC can help you with any mobility issue!!

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Congratulations to Julia Plunkett for completing the NYC Marathon!! (with the support of her PT, MacKenzie Grillo, cheering her on!)

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC’s team, Dr. Kelsey Goldring. Dr. Kelsey Goldring graduated with her Bachelor’s in Health Science in 2020 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023 from Quinnipiac University. While at Quinnipiac, she played D1 soccer for 5 years where she was Captain for 3 of those years and earned awards such as MAAC Rookie Of The Year and ECAC Rookie Of The Year. Throughout her life as a soccer player, Kelsey battled many injuries, starting her patient based experience with physical therapy from a young age. She couldn’t believe the impact her physical therapist had on her, keeping her on the field no matter the obstacle. She wanted to have the same impact on others to continue living their lives and participating in activities they love.

One of our therapist Dr. Mackenzie A. Grillo was feature in the Health Central article “5 reasons why your groin hurts when you walk”. Be sure to go give it a read!! 👇🏻

https://www.healthcentral.com/fitness-and-exercise/groin-pain-when-walking

The Prone Press Up, pictured above, is a therapeutic exercise we use at Integrative PT of NYC to restore lower back extension. Injury to the lower back can change and flatten the natural lordotic (extension based) curve of the lower back. This can cause strain and pain to the musculature of the general lower back. Prone press ups safely and effectively restore that lordotic curve and release strain from the lower back musculature. In addition to this benefit, prone press ups can improve symptoms brought on by lumbar discogenic problems. Of course, this exercise is best utilized when prescribed by a physical therapist and/or physician.

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We are so happy to have been able to make such an impact for one of our clients. Here at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC, we are dedicated to putting together a personalized plan to help our patients effectively and efficiently achieve your goals!

The inverted kettlebell shoulder press is an advanced exercise we often use at Integrative PT of NYC for shoulder patients looking to return to sport and everyday life. The neutral shoulder position of the press removes strain from the rotator cuff, while the inverted kettlebell challenges the stability of the shoulder. Furthermore, this exercise requires the shoulder to move through its full and true range of motion which helps restore any lack of range of motion the shoulder may have.

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