The Importance of Recovery Sessions: Get Back to Your Strongest Self
In this blog, we’ll cover the importance of recovery sessions for athletes and sports enthusiasts. How rest, nutrition and workouts get you back to your strong self
Sports Injury
6 Common Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them in 2025
At Empire Sports Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we know that for athletes and active individuals, staying fit and healthy is often a top priority. However, injuries can happen to anyone – whether you’re a weekend warrior, seasoned athlete, or simply trying to maintain an active lifestyle. In 2025, understanding the most common sports injuries and … Read more
How to Proactively Prevent Sports Injuries in Preseason
Preseason training is a crucial time for athletes of all levels. It’s the period where you build the foundation for the season ahead, ensuring you’re physically and mentally prepared for the demands of your sport. However, it’s also a time when the risk of injury is high. At Empire Sports Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, we … Read more
5 Essential Tips to Avoid Sports Injuries You Need to Hear
As the weather warms and the fields beckon, many athletes like you are eager to jump back into action. Yet, there’s a shadow of concern that often lingers—sports injuries. Have you found yourself wondering “How Can I Avoid Sports Injuries?” Whether you’re recovering from a setback or the fear of injury is holding you back, … Read more
4 Ways To Treat Shoulder Pain From Throwing You Need To Hear
To the athletes whose passion is as wide as the field and as high as the fly ball – this one’s for you. As you watch your team rack up wins, the agony of sitting out with shoulder pain can be overwhelming, a twinge in every cheer, a sting in every high five. It’s not … Read more
3 Mistakes You Are Making That Are Causing Running Injuries
Are you constantly finding your marathon preparation hampered by injury? Ah yes, the Saturday stroll that turns into the self-pity Sunday. We’ve all been there. Running is a fantastic way to stay fit, clear your mind, and challenge yourself. However, even the most seasoned runners can fall prey to injuries if they’re not careful. Whether … Read more
Avoid Sports Injuries This Summer With Our 5 Easy Tips
As the temperatures rise and summer days get longer, many athletes are eager to dust off their gear and jump back into their favorite sports. But before you take the field or hit the courts, it’s important to remember that taking a few proactive steps can help avoid sports injuries this season. It’s not just … Read more
How to Get Back to Throwing Without Having to Go to Your Orthopedic
Spring has sprung and everyone is biting at the bit to get back out of their houses (especially this year as COVID has forced many of us to remain home. But no one wants to get out of the house more than the baseball and softball player in your life. Spring screams BASEBALL!!! The problem … Read more
When Gyms Reopen—Will You Be Ready?
The Lower Hudson Valley Region is re-opening SLOWLY, but steadily. While many businesses have adapted by offering online services, we have remained open and are so happy to see more people being confident in themselves and us and are coming out and into the office—which just shows that re-opening of the state is going well. … Read more
The 4 Tell-Tale Signs that an Injury Will Stop You from Running
Running places stresses on the body. Normally, if given adequate rest and time to recover those stresses cause a normal adaptation to running and improve your ability to run. Meaning, you can run further and faster. Which is great! However, there are a large number of runners who are trying to run through injuries, rehabbing … Read more