Physical Therapy

Your doctor has just recommended physical therapy, and they’ve even provided their therapist of choice right on the prescription. Physicians will routinely recommend someone...

Osteoarthritis is a common condition involving the chronic degeneration of the cartilage that covers the ends of a bone. The degeneration of cartilage then...

Maintaining an active lifestyle is essential to remaining independent throughout life. Regular physical activity provides health benefits, including the strength, flexibility, and balance required...

It’s that time of year again when the leaves start to fall and you spend your entire Saturday raking. While it might not seem...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23   Have you ever been confused or lost about the best way to get...

“How long will it take me to heal?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions that Physical Therapists receive, regardless of which...

A rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that aid the shoulder in various movements while also providing stability to allow...

Do you get shin pain when you run? Has your back been aching for some time now? Often we get these aches and pains,...

People who experience a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury experience a wide variety of symptoms secondary to temporary dysfunction of the brain. Fortunately,...

COVID-19 has affected millions of people, and we now know the virus has long-lasting effects and lingering symptoms. “Long Haul” COVID is now recognized...

What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti (diastasis rectus abdominis) is a separation of the abdominal muscles along the midline of the abdomen. This usually...

Pelvic pain is pain experienced in the lower part of your abdomen and pelvis. Pelvic pain can range from mild to severe and can...

Are you suffering from low back pain? You are not alone. 8 out of 10 people in America suffer from low back pain, so...

Baseball season is starting back up, and as America’s favorite pastime, it’s very likely you are gearing up for another long season. With long...

Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fast-paced, and agile sport requires the athlete to be ready to...

Each year, there are more than 500,000 people who undergo a total hip replacement, arthroplasty. If you, or someone you know, are one of...

The shoulder is a highly mobile joint and often one of the first joints in the human body to develop arthritis. The shoulder joint...

“Physical therapy has helped me to mentally be in-tune with my physical body. I now listen to my body more and give it the...

Is running a marathon on your bucket list? It takes a lot of planning and preparation – right up there with writing a book,...

Dry needling is a relatively new treatment option in the US, having only been around for 30 years or so, but its popularity is...

Anyone who lives in a region with snow can relate – you wake up in the morning and look out the window expecting to...

The human hand is complex, delicate, and often taken for granted. It’s hard to think of an activity of daily living (ADL) that doesn’t...

Hand therapists specialize in conditions affecting hand and upper extremity injuries and impairments that occur for a variety of causes. A hand therapist may...

Do you experience dizziness, vertigo or a sense of spinning, or an unsteady feeling?  You may be suffering from a problem in your vestibular system....

Better Movement for a Lifetime of Golf? Would you like to play golf with less pain? Would you like to know why your back,...

As the world begins to open up and children can once again safely play individual and team sports, it is important that we re-focus...

How Can Physical Therapy Help Athletes Return to Play Post-COVID? There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significantly negative impact...

“Physical therapy has kept me moving, allowing me to get down on the floor and play with my grandson. This means the world to...

More and more, as baby boomers reach their golden years, adults participate in marathons and group interval training workouts, and children dedicate themselves to...

As a former collegiate athlete, physical therapist Ryan Stahl, understands the importance of returning to sports as safely and quickly as possible after an...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23   There are different treatment options for osteoarthritis, ranging from medications to specific osteoarthritis...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23   It is estimated that 20% of Americans over the age of 18 have...

Long after the short term effects of surgery have subsided, many people are left with scar tissue. Scar tissue forms as a mass of...

Lucky, rewarding, impactful…these words were used by our physical therapy team members to describe how they felt about their career path. As we celebrate...

Learning how to achieve balance in our lives can be a tricky thing to master. When you’re expected to run the household, manage social...

This article was updated for accuracy and relevancy on January 12, 2022. Most people go to the gym to train the big, sexy, beach...

Preparing for surgery is critical for successful outcomes after your operation. The Ivy Rehab Network offers a comprehensive prehab training plan that helps individuals recover faster after...

Physical therapy exercises aren’t something that should only be done when you’re in our clinics. The strengthening exercises that your therapist provides you with...

Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy for your Family during Coronavirus Although your little ones may be out of school due to closures caused by...

The Ivy Rehab Network is now offering home-based care! HomeSTEP is their innovative, home-based care program that allows our therapists to be there for...

We remain committed to serving our patients and communities in light of the challenges imposed by COVID-19. We are continually evolving our services so...

Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, and its network of partners across the country, are proud to announce the launch of virtual care, telehealth solutions for physical...

The most common skiing injuries that occur in the lower limb, as a result of collisions and falls, are knee sprains/tears, which include Medial...

If you listen to your body it will often tell you exactly what it needs. Those backaches that you get after a long night’s sleep, or...

Living with chronic pain can take its toll physically and psychologically. Many chronic pain patients find it difficult to do daily tasks and enjoy...

We love our teachers! Back to school means a lot more than just decorating classrooms and passing out books. We know that the reality of...

The running analysis program offered at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy’s West Harrison clinic is designed to cater to anyone who wants to improve their...

Not all therapy happens on land. Aquatic therapy is not all about swimming! The power of water for therapy has been proven to be...

Physical therapy is a growing profession with the purpose of restoring mobility and function to the body. Physical Therapists (PTs) have a wide range...

Concussion awareness first step in curbing repeated sports-related concussions among young athletes. It’s every sports parent’s worry: Watching your child take a hard fall...

Being a multisport athlete allows student-athletes to flourish on and off the field. Is your child showing signs of being a multisport athlete at...

As we near the end of the year, many of you might find yourselves in a situation where your insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums have already been met...

Back pain and other musculoskeletal pain can be both debilitating and frustrating, especially if it starts to interfere in work duties, daily activities, and...

When fall is here, cross country running injuries appear and can sideline high school athletes and other distance runners. Some of the most common running...

While age is a factor in osteoporosis, lifestyle habits and hormonal changes that happen in younger years also play a role. Poor nutrition, lack...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/01/22 Practiced internationally for nearly a century, the Schroth Method is a safe and effective...

By Eleanor Campbell Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are seeing an ever-increasing number of infants with Torticollis and flat head syndrome (Plagiocephaly / Brachycephaly). Torticollis,...

Poor postural habits are something that most of us, as humans, are guilty of from time to time. But do we ever really stop...

How many times have you turned your ankle doing something as benign as walking in your backyard? How about walking across a seemingly flat...

By Amanda Perry, PT, DPT and Brittany Marshall, SPT Attending physical therapy for rehab BEFORE your elective surgery (ie “Prehab”) can accelerate your post-operative...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 10/29/2020 (SG). What is Tummy Time? Tummy time describes the period of the day when...

by Jennifer Zyla Pain is an inevitable part of life, but suffering doesn’t have to be. Right now, you may be suffering from lower...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 04/18/23   Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but it can also take a toll on...

School is finally out and summer has kicked into full swing – it is time to get out the bicycles! Children find freedom in...

Tennis elbow can strike whether you play pickleball year-round or work as a chef in a gourmet restaurant. While it’s called tennis elbow, athletes aren’t...

Does the man in your life put off going to the doctor because he doesn’t want to take time off work or thinks the...

Our very own Tyson Damitz, DPT, recently published an article to help people in Kokomo, Indiana understand what exactly physical therapy is. Here is the original...

In today’s digital world, smartphones are used for just about everything. It’s not uncommon to spend hours on social media, texting, or watching videos...

Below you’ll find an excellent infographic from our friends at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) regarding low back pain. If you’re one of...

Did you know that over 50 million adults have arthritis? According to Arthritis.org, there are more than 100 types of arthritis and over 50 million...

Ankle sprains can be painful and debilitating, taking you out of the game or off the job for a few days or a few...

Should you visit a physical therapist even if you’re not injured? Here, we summarized a great article published in “Self” Magazine. Below are the key takeaways...

This article was updated for accuracy and relevancy on January 12, 2022. As Parkinson’s Disease progresses, patients start to lose their ability to walk,...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a sprain and a strain, especially when you have an injury? A sprain is an injury...

Lots of people visit a physical therapist because they underwent surgery or have a nagging pain that they can’t wait to get rid of....

Does it hurt when you yawn, chew food, or sing? Are you having difficulty eating a sandwich or biting into a bagel? Have you...

If you are experiencing heel pain, especially after walking all day or running long distances, you may have plantar fasciitis. It’s a common condition characterized...

I’m sure most of us have heard in the news about the NFL and the seriousness of concussions and possible subsequent long-term effects. A...

Patients with meniscal injuries (such as a meniscal tear) face an interesting choice: surgery or physical therapy. The goal, of course, is to restore functional...

Spring is so close! As we near the end of winter, spring sports are already gearing up and ready to start again.  The start...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/01/22 Are you struggling with constant habitual neck cracking or neck popping pain? From joint...

When it comes to staving off Parkinson’s disease’s progression, movement is the best medicine. A long-term degenerative disease that affects mobility, speech and motor...

Physical therapy is a growing profession with the purpose of restoring mobility and function to the body. Physical Therapists (PTs) have a wide range...

by Holly Lookabaugh-Deur, PT, DSc, GCS Holly Lookabaugh-Deur is the Regional Director for Ivy Rehab Network Partner clinic, Generation Care located in West Michigan. Holly is...

A new study of people with low back pain found that physical therapy was cheaper short-term than alternatives such as injections or surgery would...

Dr. John Dundon at The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey spoke with NJ.com to discuss how lengthy hospital stays after total joint replacement surgery might be...

In recent years, the media has focused a lot of attention on sports-related concussions – especially in football. In fact, starting in 2014, after...

This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on January 12, 2022. Have you noticed you are always running to the bathroom, leak a...

A case of polio when she was young led Helen to experience severe hip pain later in life. The increased pain in her hip...

By  Michael Hannett, SPT, CSCS from Ivy Rehab Hackensack, New Jersey location clinic. What is Frozen Shoulder? A “frozen shoulder”, also referred to as adhesive capsulitis,...

A new way to train and rehabilitate has been introduced at our Ivy Rehab HSS Physical Therapy Center of Excellence in Englewood, New Jersey! The AlterG®...

Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in time or another. When the headaches become recurrent or happen by just turning...

The skeleton that supports your every move is always remodeling. When bones are sufficiently and properly stressed (as during weight-bearing and resistance exercise activities),...

There are a lot of physical fitness requirements needed in law enforcement, the military, and other emergency rescue professions. Sometimes called the “tactical athlete,”...

Do you have a sharp pain on the outside of your knee? It could simply be your Iliotibial Band (also known as the IT...

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic progressive movement disorder. Meaning that the longer a person has this condition the harder it becomes for them to...

Do you notice yourself slouching throughout the day? Is your knee pain getting worse when you run or do you have a stiff neck...

By: Joe Fiore/Director – Ivy Rehab Decatur, IL IASTM stands for Instrument Aided Soft Tissue Manipulation, and may also be called ASTYM or Graston....

By Tyson Damitz, DPT Let’s talk about a patient that we are seeing more and more of in Physical Therapy these days. We’ll call...

With the growing awareness of the opioid epidemic occurring nationwide, there is also a growing body of evidence that physical therapy offers a great first...

The opioid epidemic has been big news. No one wants to live in constant pain, but many people also don’t want to face the...

66% of all shoulder problems are impingement injuries. Impingement is diagnosed as either primary, secondary, or posterior shoulder pain (internal). An impingement means that...

The Effect of Aquatic Exercise and Education on Lowering Fall Risk in Older Adults with Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) The current geriatric population was once...

It’s one of the most common back-to-school purchases – a backpack. But when it comes to buying a backpack, parents shouldn’t take a one-size-fits-all...

Every year falls kill approximately 30,000 Americans. Many more are injured and permanently debilitated by a fall. As a physical therapist, my advice is that...

As we age the ability to maintain balance becomes more difficult. Many factors influence good balance, some of them are biological, and some we...

Osteoporosis is a disease affecting approximately 10 million men and women in America. It is the progressive loss of bone mineral density. With bone...