Upper Perk Physical Therapy

06/23/2025

Who doesn’t love the strawberry festival. Here is one of our exceptional employees serving others using her talents outside of physical therapy.

06/15/2025

It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving- Mother Theresa

05/26/2025

Day 3 Midday Function Food Focus - try a picnic choosing foods that promote longevity. Sardines (rich on omega-3), fermented veggies (gut health) dark chocolate (polyphenols) berries (antioxidants) and green tea (metabolism and brain health).

Finally, honor and thank our veterans. God bless you all.

05/25/2025

I did not forget today’s post. It starts with a morning cold dip. This means a dip in very cold water. This will stimulate brown, fat activation, and mitochondria – the powerhouse of yourselves. However, I am not one to recommend anything that I don’t do myself and I have not done this yet. So I’ll move on to the second step. Rather than one long workout aim for “movement snacks“. Do this every hour. Perhaps a brisk walk, a few squats or a stretch routine. This keeps your glucose levels, steady and supports mitochondrial health, which directly impacts energy, cognition, and longevity.

05/24/2025

I’m reading an article from Dr Seema Bonney, MD and I like her style so this Memorial Day weekend I am going to share some of her thoughts. I will also offer a special prize to the first person who responds to this series of posts:

Day 1 of the weekend Midday nourish with purpose- skip the weekend hoagie and replace with a nutrient dense meal including mixed greens, salmon, avocado, cucumber, and pumpkin seeds. Add olive oil and lemon. This combo stabilizes blood sugar, supports gut health and reduces inflammation- a root cause of aging.

05/10/2025

Physical therapy isn't just for after a fall - it's your best tool for PREVENTING falls. Our
team can help with personalized balance training.

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Medications can affect your balance. This Older Americans Month, ask your doctor to
review ALL your meds - even over-the-counter ones.

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This Older Americans Month, we're committed to helping seniors stay safe, strong, and
independent!

Do you hold onto furniture when walking at home? This could be a sign of fall risk.

04/28/2025

Congratulations to Jen! She completed another fitness challenge this weekend taking part in the cherry blossom run in New Jersey. She did fantastic.! Finishing the race in 26 minutes.

04/11/2025

Vestibular Therapy

Are you or a loved one struggling with dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues that make daily activities feel overwhelming? At our physical therapy office, we’re proud to offer a specialized Vestibular Therapy Program designed to help you regain stability and confidence. Our expert therapists use evidence-based techniques to address inner ear disorders, post-concussion symptoms, and other vestibular challenges, tailoring each treatment plan to your unique needs. With personalized care in a supportive environment, we’re here to help you overcome dizziness and get back to living life to the fullest—schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward better balance!

04/05/2025

Here is what one of our fantastic patients had to say about the care they received at our office.

Thank you for the great feedback!

Outpatient orthopedic physical therapy, aquatic therapy, massage therapy, and fitness programs

03/24/2025

Last year I posted a series of articles about how to continue to enjoy skiing as we age. My suggestions were and still are solid. Next, budgets. As we are considering our budgets for the “youth of our senior years” we need to include the “investment “ of physical therapy as part of our annual budgets. At any and every point in our lives we should have a vision or a plan and a budget.

Step 1: make a budget
Step 2: include physical activity that you enjoy as part of your budget
Step 3: include regular PT visits or evaluations as part of your budget so you can fully enjoy step 2.

See you on the slopes!

02/07/2025

Another winner!

02/07/2025

Winner of the Eagles hat! She said it’s so nice. You could even wear it to church. See you in church.