Kiwi Physical Therapy

01/22/2014

Did you know that ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered in the United States? In high ankle sprains, the syndesmosis, which holds the tibia and the fibula together, is injured. The syndesmosis acts as a shock absorber between the tibia and fibula and prevents the bones from splaying. High ankle sprains occur from twisting injuries, and can be treated with the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression and elevate), but the amount of rest tends to be longer than for the common ankle sprain- nearly twice as long. To learn more about the differences between high ankle sprains and common ankle sprains, visit http://www.hss.edu/conditions_high-ankle-sprain-whats-different.asp.

01/22/2014

This recent study supports earlier research that found physical therapy to be just as effective as surgery for meniscal tears in certain populations.

January 6, 2014: Actual surgery is no better than simulated surgery in treatment of individuals with nontraumatic degenerative meniscal tears and no osteoarthritis, according to a study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

09/12/2013

Appropriate article for NY Fashion week...

Who loves heels?!....Certainly NOT your feet!!

THE first 3D scan of a female foot in high heels has highlighted the painful price fashion- conscious women may pay for tottering around in towering Christian Louboutins or Jimmy Choos.

09/12/2013

Kiwi PT is the only clinic in the tri-state area to offer the advanced technology of our Class IV 10,000 Milliwatt Laser. Used as an adjunct to our patient's personalized treatments, it is a safe, soothing modality that allows for greater pain relief and speeds healing.

09/12/2013

Play Rugby USA Team PS279!

09/12/2013

Kiwi Physical Therapy is proud to support the Play Rugby USA Team and the NYC Rugby Cup!

09/12/2013

Welcome to the new Kiwi Physical Therapy page!

At Kiwi Physical Therapy, Our goal is to restore mobility, and return patients to an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.

Led By David Wickenden, Kiwi PT is a staff of internationally trained professionals who utilize advanced clinical, analytical, and hands-on skills in the treatment of our patients. Our experts provide a solid 1 to 1 1/2 hour treatment session with our whole body approach to healing.