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Swing Into Spring

Does your golf swing need an upgrade? While there’s no single right way to swing your club, there are plenty of wrong ways. A good stroke is all about efficiency. It uses as little energy as possible. Done incorrectly, it’s a tiring move and leads to injury....

Discover Your Body Prerequisites

In the fitness world today, there’s a major disconnect happening. We see activity as a mental game – mind over matter.  People claim a run is 90% intention and 10% action. Our minds may be ready to run a half marathon but that doesn’t mean our bodies are. Even if we...

Movement Screens: The Key to Solving Pain Mysteries

I want to discuss movement. I want to discuss function. I want to discuss injury and pain. But first, let’s talk about puddles. In your quaint (okay, tiny) NYC apartment, you discover a puddle of water on the kitchen floor. You clean it up. Problem solved. The next...

Collaborative Approach for Better Results

Education and learning doesn’t stop with a physical therapy degree. Our physical therapists and trainers work together to learn new ways to help you recover faster. Think of us as a giant collaborative think tank on movement. We incorporate the latest techniques and...

Second Opinion: Do I Really Need Knee Surgery? – Men’s Journal

The Problem New York City musician Alex Levy had been running regularly for 20 years when he began experiencing persistent pain in his right knee. He tried strengthening exercises with a trainer, then chiropractic work with an osteopath. Neither offered relief....

You Love ART®, But…What Is It?

If you’ve been to Physiofitness, you know how much we rave about the benefits of ART®, or Active Release Technique. It’s probably even part of your treatment plan...but do you know what it is? In physical therapy, there are a number of what we call “hands-on” or...

PT Myths That Drive Us Crazy

We’ve listed the 5 whammies of misinformation.  We hear them all the time. These untruths cause more damage than most accidents and sports injuries. Myth #1: I need an MRI to be treated. You can see an abnormality in a static picture, but that doesn’t mean it’s...

Deep Tissue Therapy Laser Comes to Physiofitness

We’re thrilled to announce our acquisition of a Class IV laser. “We’re one of the few private practices with this latest and scientifically proven technology,” Chris Delehanty, Owner at Physiofitness. “Deep Tissue Laser Therapy speeds up healing and helps reduce...

Graston Technique: Going Deeper to Eliminate Pain

Have you ever had the kind of pain that never goes away? You’ve tried manual therapy, stretching, massage, cold laser therapy... You get relief for a little while, but don’t get too excited – you know it won’t be long before it comes back. When you’re about to give...

Introducing Physiofitness Personal Training

Many clients want to continue training at Physiofitness long after their need for physical therapy ends. To answer that demand, we’ve started a personal training program. Now, you can workout with the same trainers who helped heal you. They know your strengths and...

Post-Marathon Pain: Why You Need Physical Therapy

Months ahead of a marathon, runners begin meticulously planning running schedules, diets, sleep patterns, and researching appropriate apparel and footwear. The anticipation builds as the event approaches and many seek physical therapy to ensure proper alignment and...

4 Ways Kettlebells Can Change Your Body

4 Ways Kettlebells Can Change Your Body

We’re obsessed with kettlebell training at Physiofitness. Last weekend, physical therapist Shawn Monahan and trainers Dariusz Stankiewicz and Taylor Huang became certified as StrongFirst Level I Kettlebell Instructors. The intensive three-day process is something they...

Surfing Prep 101

Surfing Prep 101

Chris Delehanty’s a surfer. The signs are everywhere: surfing pictures on the walls, talk of wave height, his computer set to Rockaway’s surf cam. No matter the weather, he’s always thinking about the next wave. Before heading to Costa Rica for his first warm water...

5 Exercises You Can Do On the Road

5 Exercises You Can Do On the Road

Many of our clients at Physiofitness travel a lot. Whether getting out of town for work or play, everyone complains about how difficult it can be to keep up with a workout regime on the road, especially if time is tight. It may be difficult…but not impossible. Next...

7 Foot Fixes

7 Foot Fixes

Every year at this time, we see a parade of aching feet. The reason can vary from balance to stability issues aggravated by the season's constant hustle and bustle. Use these Physiofitness true and tried methods (including moves) to end the year on a happy...

Move Better with KINSTRETCH

Move Better with KINSTRETCH

MOBILITY = FLEXIBILITY + STRENGTH We’re always on the lookout for ways our clients can move better. When we discovered a new way of increasing flexibility and strength, we immediately brought it to Physiofitness. We’re thrilled to announce the addition of KINSTRETCH...

5 Reasons to Start KINSTRETCH

5 Reasons to Start KINSTRETCH

Start your summer right with KINSTRETCH, a movement practice that develops strength, flexibility and increased ranges of motion. Born out of scientific research, KINSTETCH gives you the tools to prevent injury, increase joint health and promote physical longevity....

5 Tips for a Healthy Memorial Day

5 Tips for a Healthy Memorial Day

If you're like most New Yorkers, you've probably skipped town for the weekend and are enjoying a mini-vacation out in the fresh air. Whether you're swimming, hiking, sailing, or just kicking back with a beer at a barbecue, you don't want to spoil your fun by ignoring...

Health Booster: Winter Veggies

Health Booster: Winter Veggies

Instead of popping vitamins or using immune-boosters, eat your veggies. Here’s our guide to the best tastes of winter. Not only are they delicious, they’ll boost your immunity and help ward off viruses. A health boost is just a bite away. 1. Artichoke A...

Our Workout Snacks

Our Workout Snacks

Wondering what the perfect pre- or post-workout chow is? Every body and every workout is different. We’ve polled our team to give you an idea of what works. It’s everything from Pop Tarts to a scientific-backed powered pre-workout drink. Next time you’re looking for a...