MANUAL THERAPY
Do you have mid back, shoulder blade, or simply shoulder pain? Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC (IPT) has your back, and shoulder. One of the many manual therapy techniques we employ at IPT is the subscapularis (subscap) release, shown above. The subscapularis is a rotator cuff muscle that resides on the inside of the shoulder blade. This muscle rotates the shoulder internally, towards the midline of the body. Sometimes the subscap can become stiff and painful when the shoulder is kept in internal rotation for too long. For example, long periods of sitting or shoulder disuse can cause this. The Subscap often refers pain to the mid back, shoulder blade and shoulder itself. Releasing the subscapularis through therapeutic massage can provide muscular blood flow improvement and decrease pain.
HAMSTRING RELEASE EXPLANATION
At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we utilize various manual therapy techniques to improve patient functionality and daily living. For stubborn hamstring muscle tension and trigger points, our therapists can apply pressure to the hamstring and straighten out the knee while the muscle is under this light compression. This provides the patient with relief as tight, "knotted", parts of the hamstring are targeted for stretching and elongation.
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Intrinsic hand strengthening
What are intrinsic hand muscles? They are the small muscles that reside on the inside of the hand which control crucial hand movements. Our hands would be essentially useless without them. The intrinsic hand muscles are broken up into 4 parts; the thenar and hypothenar eminences, the interossei and lumbricals. The thenar muscles are kept at the meaty part of the thumb, the hypothenar muscles line the outside of the fist (by the pinky finger), and the interossei and lumbricals flank the deep sides of the hand bones. These four muscle groups work together to perform paramount movements such as separating and consolidating the fingers, and grasping, holding and pinching objects. Injury to the hand in the form of nerve impingement, fractures, strains, tears, etc, can disrupt the balance between these muscles and thus disrupt normal hand function. We use numerous ways to strengthen and restore the balance between these muscles for our patients at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC. Swing by and see how we can help you with hand weakness and imbalance!
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NECK PAIN AND MANUAL THERAPY
At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC (IPT), we commonly see patients with chronic neck pain and headaches. In a recent study by Bernal-Utrera, et al. evidence was found to support the use of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques to treat these symptoms. Physical therapist guided manual therapy was confirmed to decrease perceived pain faster than therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic exercise was found to reduce disability faster than manual therapy. So what do we do with this conflicting information? Give the patient both!!
At IPT, we treat chronic neck pain and headaches with a combination of modalities, manual therapy techniques, and therapeutic exercise (depending on patient needs) in order to get our patients moving along as effectively as possible. See how this difference can help with your neck pain!
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INSTRUMENT SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION
With the expertise of our skilled therapists, Integrative PT of NYC incorporates instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization into treatment plans, tailored to each individual's needs. Experience the numerous benefits IASTM offers for calf health and lower extremity well-being. Trust our personalized care and exceptional results to support your journey towards optimal function and performance.
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Y T I exercise
Strong middle and lower trapezius musculature is crucial to keeping our shoulders pain free and posture optimal. The prone YTI exercise targets these muscles specifically. If you have rounded shoulders, or spending too much time in a seated position (as 90% of us do) try performing this exercise for 2 sets of 12 reps, every other day!
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Improve your grip strength
Grip and finger strength deficits, often known as intrinsic hand strength, can be a tell-tale symptom of numerous conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, specific nerve compression problems, and golfer or tennis elbow. By exercising these muscles early on in physical therapy treatment, the patient will be able to preserve their hand strength, and improve upon.
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IPT
Need a NYC based physical therapist? Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC has you covered. We are conveniently located 2 blocks away from Grand Central Station, on 41st St and Lexington Ave!
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ERGOCYCLE
At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we have the option to use our Ergocycle machine to help our patients reach their goals. The Ergocycle can be operated by the arms or legs, and is utilized as a simple warm up for a patient's exercise routine, to increase general blood flow, and to improve stubborn/stuck range of motion at the elbow, shoulders, and knees!
MECHANICAL THERAPY
At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we often see patients with neck pain combined with traveling numbness and tingling symptoms seen in the arms and hands. These symptoms indicate a cervical nerve root impingement and are commonly called cervical radicular symptoms. If warranted, we can use mechanical cervical traction to help decrease nerve root impingement and provide our patients relief. It is important to note that the mechanical traction does not help the patient alone.
RESISTANCE BANDS SIDE STEPS
Side-stepping with a resistance band is an excellent exercise used at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC to activate the gluts. Simply place a looped resistance band around the ankles and side step 20-30 feet, always keeping the band taut. Activation of the glut medius and maximus helps strengthen them as well as decrease knee and hip pain. For an extra challenge, try looping the resistance band around the feet!
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Berry, J. W., Lee, T. S., Foley, H. D., & Lewis, C. L. (2015). Resisted Side Stepping: The Effect of Posture on Hip Abductor Muscle Activation. The Journal of orthopaedic and sports physical therapy, 45(9), 675–682.
MASSAGE GUN BENEFITS
Sams, L., Langdown, B. L., Simons, J., & Vseteckova, J. (2023). The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review. International journal of sports physical therapy, 18(2), 309–327.
WELCOME TO IPT
At Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC we pride ourselves on our one-on-one therapist/patient treatment approach to physical therapy practice, which is aided through our use of private treatment rooms. Our one-on-one approach additionally helps us design individual treatment and recovery plans for every patient we see!
HIP FLEXIBILITY REEL
At Integrative PT of NYC we incorporate numerous manual therapy techniques to help our patients achieve their goals. Above are some therapist guided stretches to increase with hip flexibility!
RUNNERS KNEE EXERCISE - STEP DOWN
Do you suffer from runners knee? Here at Integrative PT of NYC we use a variety of exercises to fix runner knee. One of our favorite exercises is the single leg eccentric step down.
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LUMBAR DISC INJURY
If you suffer from a lumbar disc injury, you may feel lower back discomfort and leg numbness and tingling after sitting for long periods of time. If this sounds like your situation try backbends, and 'walking off' your symptoms. If these interventions immediately decrease your lower back and leg symptoms, continue to use them to manage your pain!
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Santolin S. M. (2003). McKenzie diagnosis and therapy in the evaluation and management of a lumbar disc derangement syndrome: A case study. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 2(2), 60–65
Here at Integrative PT of NYC, ultrasound is one of the many tools we can use to treat plantar fasciitis. The addition of ultrasound to your program can reduce reported pain, increase blood flow and restore subjective functionality to the foot and ankle.
Heigh, E., Bohman, L., Briskin, G., Slayton, M., Amodei, R., Compton, K., & Baravarian, B. (2019). Intense Therapeutic Ultrasound for Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Pivotal Study Exploring Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Tolerance. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 58(3), 519–527.
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There are many ways to rehab neck and lower back pain. If warranted, physical therapists at Integrative Physical Therapy of NYC use chiropractic tables to apply traction to the cervical and lumbar spine. Traction removes pressure from nerve roots, cervical/lumbar discs, facets, and arthritic joints, thereby decreasing pain and restoring functional mobility. Numerous articles have found traction beneficial to relieve patient pain, in particular Cheng, et al 2020, and Romeo et al 2018. Articles listed below.
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Cheng, Y. H., Hsu, C. Y., & Lin, Y. N. (2020). The effect of mechanical traction on low back pain in patients with herniated intervertebral disks: a systemic review and meta-analysis. Clinical rehabilitation, 34(1), 13–22.
Romeo, A., Vanti, C., Boldrini, V., Ruggeri, M., Guccione, A. A., Pillastrini, P., & Bertozzi, L. (2018). Cervical Radiculopathy: Effectiveness of Adding Traction to Physical Therapy-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Physical therapy, 98(4), 231–242.
Incorporating a bosu ball into your exercise routine will recruit and strengthen stabilizing musculature which can lead to improvements in balance and functional movement performance. Use the following exercises to gain these benefits!
1) Push Up
2) Squat
3) Single Leg Balance
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Deficits in functional mobility can often cause pain at the lower back, hips, knees, and ankles during exercise and every-day life activities. The Therapeutic or Wall-Facing Squat can help identify these deficits for you!
Stand one inch away from a wall, raise your hands above your head and try to squat down until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Mobility deficits will be found wherever you feel tight, blocked, or pain. Along with identifying problems, this squat is also an effective warm up drill for all types of exercise!
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