“I pledge allegiance to the patients of Empire Sports Physical Therapy and to the values on which it stands. Many treatments for different injuries, comprehensive with effectiveness and individual care for all” I believe that the best way to be a Physical Therapist is to actually CARE FOR MY PATIENTS. I believe that is the … Read more
Physical therapy is one of the most misunderstood disciplines in all of healthcare. We, as Physical Therapists, are often confused with massage therapists, chiropractors, personal trainers, and occupational therapists. In the past few years, physical therapists have realized that we have a PR problem. The American Physical Therapy Association defines a physical therapist as “a … Read more
It feels like during just about every NFL or college football game that you watch lately there is a player going off to the sidelines for a concussion evaluation—the tent goes up and after a few minutes they come out and the player either goes to the locker room or back to the field. Most … Read more
I don’t know what happens in your house in August, but in mine we inevitably spend the majority of the last month of summer getting ready for the kids to go back to school. This includes clothes shopping, getting school supplies, and of course the kids’ annual check-up. The check-up always leads to the conversation … Read more
Heat effects the human body in many ways, not the least of which is the effect on what your body needs to do to allow you to exercise in the summer heat. You may have heard of the list of heat-related illnesses that can be caused by exercising in the heat. They can range from … Read more
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
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