Sternen Physical Therapy

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays from the Sternen Physical Therapy staff!

11/02/2022

Physical Therapy first? Research has shown that conservative treatment SHOULD be the first line of treatment before opting for orthopedic surgery for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Physical therapy as a first treatment option can save the healthcare system and patient time and money as well, improving recovery time and outcomes even if a surgical route ends up being needed.

10/10/2022

Dry needling is a treatment and wellness technique that can assist the body in recovery, healing and desensitization of muscle, nerve and trigger points. Treatment methods are similar to acupuncture but with a Western Medicine methodology. Sternen Physical Therapy offers Dry needling in physical therapy sessions and BodyWise wellness sessions. Visit our site for more info!

09/21/2022

Did you know that in Ohio, you can legally go see a Physical Therapist without a physician’s referral!? Most insurances do not require a physician referral for physical therapy in Ohio, though Medicare plans do. We can always contact your primary physician with the physical plan of care after the initial visit.
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💰 Direct access can save you both time and money in the long run. Feel free to call and schedule your evaluation today!

09/01/2022

Try out this foam roll routine to improve stiffness in the back and shoulders!

08/03/2022

Hip Stretches! ⁣
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Try these 3 exercises before your next workout, walk, run or sporting event. Also a great idea to try a few of these in the morning. ⁣
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1️⃣ Frog Stretch: kneeling position, adjust knee width and angle. Push hips back into the stretch and hold 5-10 secs and repeat. ⁣
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2️⃣ Kneeling Hip Opener: split kneeling position, lean weight toward leading foot and squeeze glute to rotate the knee out. Hold 5-10 secs and repeat. ⁣
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3️⃣ Hip 90/90: Hips positioned in 90/90 position rotate, lean into stretch and alternate sides back and forth. ⁣
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⚠️Keep Pain Levels Low⁣. This post is meant for educational purposes only.
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07/25/2022

Jessica Koletsky, PT, DPT⁣⁣
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Jessica earned two degrees from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia: first her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Dance and then her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) with honors. She started her career touring with the national tour of ‘West Side Story’ as their personal physical therapist. She specialized in working with dancers/performers. Jessica has over 20 years of dance experience herself and uses this knowledge base to work with her patients on their training errors and movement patterns. She also has a background in working with podiatrists at the Foot Center of NY and teaching Rehab Medicine at NY College of Podiatric Medicine. She has since worked with patients ranging from pre-teens to geriatrics with varied orthopedic conditions. Jessica has a passion for manual therapy and uses various techniques including Active Release Technique (ART), myofascial release, joint mobilizations, and Kinesio Taping when working with her patients. She specializes in working with dancers/performers, and leads our Dance Rehab services. ⁣
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Jessica also has an interest in nutrition and believes in treating the whole person from the inside out, not just focusing on one area. In Jessica’s free time, she enjoys staying active, working out, dancing, baking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and beautiful baby boy.

07/14/2022

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07/13/2022

❇️Virtual Pilates❇️⁣
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Sternen Physical Therapy is now offering virtual Pilates classes! If you have been interested in trying Pilates style exercising, this provides an opportunity to try it out in the comfort of your own home. We are also offering classes for those with more experience as well! ⁣
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⚠️ Click the link to sign up and use the promo code BW10 to redeem your $10 class!

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07/06/2022

Kate Shoger completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at The Ohio State University and Orthopedic Residency at Emory University. Since then Kate has focused on continuing education on spine treatment via the McKenzie Method, dry needling, and pelvic floor dysfunction. She enjoys working together with her patients to help them achieve their goals, and empowering them to be active their daily lives.

In her free time, Kate enjoys walking, yoga, and strength training for exercise. She loves exploring local restaurants, live music, and spending time outside with her husband, daughter, and shelter pup.

06/23/2022

Here is an example of a few Pilates Rehab and Strengthening exercises at Sternen Physical Therapy demonstrated by Nick. Pilates is a great form of exercises to improve strength and mobility of the core, upper and lower extremity.

Physical Therapists at Sternen can incorporate these exercises into the plan of care. Other options for Pilates at Sternen include 1:1 or 1:2 instruction from certified Pilates instructors. We are also offering online virtual Pilates classes.

Visit our site for more information, the link is in the bio!

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Otis McDonald • Other Way pt. III

06/16/2022

Hands, needles, and Pilates are three words to describe Debbie Sternen MS, PT of Sternen PT and Cleveland BodyWise. She has been a physical therapist for over 35 years and has been the business owner and physical therapist at Sternen Physical Therapy in Beachwood for the past 24 years. She combines her talents by doing one hour BodyWise bodywork sessions using a combination of myofascial release, joint mobilization, and trigger point release. She also does physical therapy appointments for head,neck and TMJ patients and provides Pilates rehabilitation. Most recently she’s been participating in the Polestar Pilates certification process and is shown here demonstrating the horse on the ladder barrel. She also has attended the foundation integrative dry needling course and can now offer dry needling as a pain management strategy. Debbie has many strategies in her toolbox to help you.

06/16/2022

Stiff Back at Work? Check out this quick and easy mobility routine to decrease back stiffness at work!

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06/10/2022

Lisa earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco in 2017. Since then Lisa has worked with patients of all diagnoses, but is most passionate about working with those struggling with pelvic dysfunction; including bowel and bladder incontinence and pelvic pain. Lisa is continuing to advance her knowledge in women’s health and pelvic dysfunction through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She completed continuing education in myofascial release, cup therapy, and visceral manipulation. Her goal is to help her patients return to active lifestyles and get back to what they love. Lisa can help you in physical therapy and she also sees BodyWise wellness clients for visceral manipulation and myofascial release BodyWork. Lisa enjoys hiking, dancing, and spending time with her husband and dog.

02/19/2021

Discover the benefits of acupuncture! Big savings on your acupuncture sessions in February and March at Cleveland BodyWise. Located in the office of Sternen Physical Therapy in Beachwood. Call today at 216-682-0413 to schedule with Suzie Husami, MSTOM, LAc, FABORM. She is an Ohio board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist with over seven years of experience in the field. Get Wise... BodyWise

10/02/2020

Serving Medicare patients is important to our team! Tell Medicare how important physical therapy is to you.

If you haven't taken action to help by sending a letter to Medicare, there's still time!

Encourage your colleagues and peers to do the same.

www.apta.org/FightTheCut