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By Dr. Marvin Royal, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMP, CPT It has been reported that 1.1-1.9 million Sports and Recreation related concussions occur annually in US children aged ≤ 18 yrs. In most cases, it has been conveyed that the concussion or concussion like symptoms were not reported and players have been known to continue to play their sport. Parents and…
By Dr. Marvin Royal, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMP, CPT Outdoor play in the winter months can be very straining on the body. It can hinder proper warm-up, increase the risk of hypothermia, dehydration and ultimately predispose the athlete to injury. I will give you a few tips to stay warm and safe during your winter sport or training in the…
Balanced meals will help you maintain a healthy body weight which in return will support fewer joint and muscle pains. Use this Healthy Eating Plate as a guide for creating healthy meals: ½ of your plate: Vegetables and fruits ¼ of your plate: Grains ¼ of your plate: Protein Healthy plant oils in moderation References…
The herbs in your kitchen can do more than just add flavor to your food, they can help you feel healthier. Fight chronic pain by keeping these 4 anti-inflammatory and antioxidant natural spices in stock: Ginger: A widely reported study from the University of Miami found that patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who consumed ginger were able to reduce the amount of…
Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have an autoimmune disease where the body is attacking “self tissues,” beginning in the thin tissue membrane that lines joints. Because the body’s immune system is “fighting” itself, fluid builds in the joints, often creating swelling, inflammation and significant pain throughout the body. Even though Rheumatoid Arthritis is not curable, it can be controlled…
People with arthritis often have stiff joints because they often avoid movements that can increase pain. By not moving arthritic joints, however, the stiffness and pain only get worse. Therefore, people with arthritis often benefit from physical therapy. Arthritic patients should stock their refrigerators with Mediterranean staples such as fruits and veggies to fight inflammation and pain. Fruits & Veggies How much: Aim for nine or…
During the inflammatory phase, a physical therapist’s goal is to limit inflammation and stop excess inflammation. It is impossible to stop inflammation as it is a necessary step in the healing process but Excess inflammation is important to control since it impairs the blood flow and can potentially cause cell damage to the healthy tissue around the injury. Patients can…
When injured, or after surgery, it is possible to burn anywhere from 5-50% more calories per day because our metabolism spikes to aid the healing process. Nutritional needs for muscle growth and recovery from a musculoskeletal injury are similar, therefore, reducing calories will prolong the rehab process and will also decrease protein stores, which prevents the body’s ability to repair…
The American Physical Therapy Association’s #ChoosePT campaign raises awareness about the dangers of prescription opioids and encourages consumers and prescribers to choose safer alternatives like physical therapy, consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines released in March 2016 urging nondrug treatment for most chronic pain conditions. As published by APTA, America combats a devastating opioid epidemic, safer, non-opioid…
Forest Hill Physical Therapy earns national recognition for Patient-Centered Connected Care NCQA Patient-Centered Connected Care™ Recognizing Trusted Partners for Patient care WASHINGTON, DC—The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) today announced that Forest Hill Physical Therapy of Newark, New Jersey has received NCQA Patient-Centered Connected Care™ Recognition, for demonstrating that it connects the care it delivers back to its patients’…
It’s school time again. As students prepare with new clothes, pencils and note books, the purchase of a book bag is an essential school supply. If the book bag is improperly worn and/or too heavy, it will cause the student to compensate by leaning to the side or forward to remain upright. In addition to the incorrect prolong sitting throughout…
Stretching has been used in all sports, particularly static stretching. Static stretching is when a muscle is held at end range of motion (ROM) for a period of time in order to increase ROM and flexibility. The traditional thought…
We have learned from a collection of research articles that dynamic stretching is preferred over static stretching. These articles conclude that static stretching is detrimental to optimal muscular force (power) for performance of explosive movements (running, jumping). This negative effect is said to be cause by the elongation effect of muscular fibers that decreases muscular stiffness and modifies the length-tension…
It seems that this NFL season hamstring stains have become a frequent injury, which has sideline many of your elite athletes. Could these hamstring strains been avoidable? Are hamstring strains the result of improper training? Or, Are hamstring strains not a hamstring strain, but the result of lumbar spinal neural tension? I would like to discuss those above questions through…