David Stedjan 
Pain is the number ONE issue that causes people to think about going to see a physical therapist. We, as physical therapists, have continued to precipitate this emphasis by asking about pain, and performing techniques that are focused on pain relief, BUT we as therapists want to do so much more for our patients, and … Read more
For most of you, life calls for long days at a desk working on a computer, an art table, taking inventory or maybe routing calls and organizing files. You get up every couple of hours to stretch your legs or take a quick walk, but as the day wears on the gnawing ache in your … Read more
You’re walking down the street, playing a sport or working around the house and out of nowhere a pain shoots through your ankle, knee, back, neck, or shoulder. The first thing that goes through your mind is “let me just shake it off”, but that doesn’t help. It’s still there…but “it’s not bad enough to … Read more
I formed Empire Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in 2017 with the goal of being the go to problem solver for all the musculoskeletal needs in Valley Cottage, Clarkstown, Rockland County and beyond. Empire Sports Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is here to deliver highly customized and detailed care for any of the aches and pains … Read more