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Squats for Oddballs
What is a Squat? For those that do not know, the squat is THE exercise that is never missed out in most workout regimens. It’s a very effective exercise as it recruits all the major muscle groups of your lower extremities, including your core.
What is a Squat?
For those that do not know, the squat is THE exercise that is never missed out in most workout regimens. It’s a very effective exercise as it recruits all the major muscle groups of your lower extremities, including your core. Squats aren’t only present in the gym or in a workout, it’s also incorporated in our daily lives! We squat when we get something from the floor, we squat when we pull weeds in the garden, we squat when we go to site down, etc. Read on to find out more on how to do squats properly, especially if you have a long femur or are a tall person. ;)
How to Do a Squat Correctly?
The squat is easy to do during a workout, but it's also easy to do it incorrectly, and even more so if you have a long femur or are a tall person. It’s extremely important that a person do a squat (or any exercise) in the correct form to prevent injuries like strains, sprains and pain. So how do we make sure we’re doing the right thing? Here are some tips!
Try to feel for a stance you are comfortable with. If you’re not sure where to start, you can stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Angle your feet slightly outward, but you also point them straight forward if that feels more comfortable too.
Put a little tension on your abs, and then slowly bend at the knees, as if you’re sitting down on a low stool.
Look straight ahead, do not look up or down. You can hold your hands up in front of you so you can make sure you’re still upright. If your hands start pointing towards your feet or at the floor, then you might be flexing your trunk forward.
Sometimes, we still get it wrong.
Unfortunately, there will be times that we may assume the wrong form of a squat. It’s usually because of a number of things that can easily be addressed like, poor hip and ankle mobility and muscle imbalance. Luckily, these two reasons can be reversed. We can stretch our hips and ankles, and strengthen them a little bit more too so that we can achieve the proper form. Another reason a person can have the wrong form is having a long femur. The femur is a long bone where the muscles in your thigh is attached. Some people are born with long femurs, with a short torso, or short tibia (the bone on your lower leg). Since this is purely an anatomical reason, there really isn’t a corrective exercise for this in most instances.
What’s wrong with a long femur?
When your femur is relatively longer than the structures connected to it (the torso or the tibia), it’s harder to achieve a squat with good form. When a person with a long femur squats, they usually have an excessive forward lean. This increases their risk for a low back injury since the back is stretched too much and strains the muscle. The forward lean is necessary for their bodies since it keeps them in balance; it keeps their center of gravity close to their base of support. They also tend to move the knees too far forward (usually over the toes) also increasing risk for knee injuries. Long-femured persons will also have trouble doing a deep squat.
How to squat successfully if you have a long femur
Even though we can’t change the parts of our body, there are ways to successfully perform a squat without getting injured.
Widen your stance - Normally, putting your feet shoulder-width apart is enough, but if you have a long femur, it is best that you assume a wider stance instead.
Point your toes out - Some people like their feet parallel, or pointing it straight forward, but to achieve that low, deep squat, you have to externally rotate your hips and point your feet and toes outwards.
Raise your heels - a good squat needs good ankle mobility. You can stand with your heels on a slightly elevated surface (just about an inch) to be able to achieve a deep squat with good ankle mobility
It can be a little bit challenging when you first try out an exercise regimen, especially if you normally live a sedentary lifestyle. To minimize mistakes and lessen your risk of injuries, try to practice first in front of a mirror a few times during an exercise. It also helps to be conscious of yourself and how your body parts are positioned. Effective exercise also needs a little bit of concentration. If you’re having a hard time doing exercises on your own, a Physical Therapist is a highly qualified professional that can surely help you out.
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There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of biomechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
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Muscle Knots and Trigger Points
Muscle Knots, Trigger Points, and Physical Therapy- Did you know that our body can develop little bumps and knots within muscle tissue? You might even have one right now! If you’re experiencing body pain, chances are a muscle knot is causing your pain.
Muscle Knots and Physical Therapy
Did you know that our body can develop little bumps and knots within muscle tissue? You might even have one right now! If you’re experiencing body pain, chances are a muscle knot is causing your pain.
What are Muscle Knots?
Muscle Knots are those small, bump like areas in your muscles that cause pain when pressed or touched. They’re formally called a Trigger Point, and it literally does what it is called. It “triggers” a painful sensation where it is found, and can also affect nearby areas. The medical dictionary defines it as, a hyperirritable spot, a palpable nodule found in the taut bands of skeletal muscle. These annoying little spots can develop anywhere in our body, specifically in areas that are tense and tight. Aside from causing pain, muscle knots also commonly decrease a person’s range of motion.
What Causes Muscle Knots?
Muscle Knots or Trigger points are a result of muscle tension and tightness. Anyone can develop them, even an active athlete can have them. Muscle tightness usually comes from repetitive motion and activities. For example, if you are a weightlifter, you train the same weight lifting muscles everyday (and neglect some other muscles), therefore repeating the same movements every time you exercise. This tends to result in muscle tightness on certain areas. Muscle tension on the other hand can be a result of stress, such as when an office worker is stressed out about work. Muscle tension can also come from direct trauma or pain.
When muscles are tensed and tight, they cut off the blood supply of the microstructures within the muscle so all the dirty metabolites and waste by-products of these structures do not drain properly. Furthermore, muscle fails to relax after tensing up. This happens when a muscle is overworked, such as when we perform repetitive motions. The build up of these waste material is thought to be the muscle knot or trigger point. In another example, when the muscle experiences trauma, the muscle tenses, contracts and tightens as a means to protect itself from further injury. This is primarily a protective reaction mechanism of the body that blocks off blood supply, resulting in another accumulation of waste in an affected area. We must also remember that these occurrences are involuntary movement within the muscle. We cannot willfully control the chain of events that happen within these structures.
What are the signs and symptoms of a trigger point?
Symptoms usually start with a localized pain in a muscle when pressed and may cause pain in another area. For example, pressing a trigger point found in the shoulder may cause a headache. This is called “referred pain”. Typically, it starts with muscles that are involved in maintaining posture such as the neck, shoulders and low back, but may still develop in other muscles like the calf, quadriceps or hamstrings.
In your first session with a Physical Therapist, they normally would conduct an assessment and evaluation to determine what your body’s current status is. Your PT will perform a physical exam where he will try to find and palpate your muscle knots. He will pay close attention if he can elicit a muscle twitch, a transient, small or palpable muscle contraction. Oftentimes, a physical therapist can also elicit a jump sign in which an individual is startled by intense pain - this reflects the extreme tenderness of a trigger point. Aside from this, your PT will also check your range of motion because frequently, there is a limitation or a decrease in range caused by muscle knots. Lastly, your posture will also be examined, since trigger points are most commonly found in muscles involving posture.
Trigger points are commonly disregarded in a diagnosis. This is because there are no laboratory or imaging techniques that can confirm if you have a trigger point. Diagnosis is based purely on medical history, physical examination, and physical manifestations.
How Can a Physical Therapist Help?
The goal of physical therapy is to help you manage the pain and prevent it from recurring. After a thorough assessment, treatment usually starts off by breaking down the trigger point and releasing the muscles that are tight. There are a number of treatment modalities that your physical therapist can use to break down the knots. Manual techniques such as massage, stretching, manual therapy, soft-tissue therapy, active release therapy, and ischemic compression techniques are used to release the muscle and further break down the knot. A technique called the Stretch and Spray is also an option to use. With this technique, your PT will stretch the affected muscle and spray a vapocoolant spray - a cold modality - to numb the pain you feel when a knot is pressed or stretched. Your muscles will also need strength and re-conditioning after the muscle knot subsides as they are more than likely in a bad shape after all that tension and then sudden release. Your Physical Therapist will curate an exercise program based on his evaluation. Aerobic exercise should also be part of your rehabilitation program to increase your overall endurance.
If the trigger point causes too much pain, your PT can use electrical stimulation to lessen the pain. Doctors can also perform a steroid injection to the trigger point to lessen the pain and tenderness and make it easier for you to perform daily tasks.
What can you do at home?
Success of a physical therapy rehabilitation program also depends on your diligence to perform exercises given by your physical therapist. You should continue stretching and strengthening your muscles at home. You can opt to use hot or cold compresses and applying it to the painful area. If you can’t take the pain, there’s no harm in taking pain medications prescribed by your doctor. You can also try self massaging your painful muscles and joints, heating pads, cold compresses, or use use a tennis ball (any firm ball actually) or a glass bottle to massage your painful areas.
Trigger points form because of stress and tension, lessen these factors by learning relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises and meditation. Muscle tension and tightness results from improper posture and alignment, you should then adjust your ergonomics based on your needs. For example, fix your workstation at the office so you’ll be able to sit and work comfortably without straining your neck, shoulders and back. Live a stress-free life by getting more rest and sleep, eating healthy, engaging in regular physical activity like swimming, running, or cycling.
In Conclusion…
Muscle knots or Trigger Points, can potentially have a debilitating effect on our everyday function. Do not wait until the pain is unbearable before consulting a doctor or a Physical Therapist. Keep in mind, your physical therapy session is just one half of your road to recovery. Your physical therapist will show you how to eliminate, manage, and prevent trigger points from hopefully ever happening again.
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There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of biomechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
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Evolve Physical Therapy Updates New Location in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Evolve Physical Therapy Relocates One Physical Therapy Clinic to New Location in Park Slope, Brooklyn…
Evolve Physical Therapy Relocates One Clinic to New Location in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Hello from the team at Evolve Physical Therapy!
We wanted to send out an update to confirm with everyone that we do in fact have a 3rd location. The newly updated physical therapy clinic is located in Parkslope, Brooklyn on the front side of Harbor Fitness!
About Our 3 Physical therapy Clinic Locations:
Our very first location is in the Marine Park neighborhood in Brooklyn and offers two studios. One of the studios is focused on healing existing physical issues and conditions while the second studio is solely devoted to specialized strength training . Move between the two as you improve your physical wellness. Relax with complimentary coffee, tea and spa water.
Our first Harbor Fitness location, also known as Evolve's 2nd physical therapy clinic, is located in the Mill Basin neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. At this specific location, Evolve offers both advanced holistic physical therapy services and specialized fitness programs by our friendly, personable staff, while utilizing the latest in cutting edge physical therapy equipment and state of the art fitness technology.
Why we opened up a 3rd location? Convenience for YOU of course!
Our 3rd addition to the Evolve Physical Therapy locations list is located at Evolve's second Harbor Fitness location in Park Slope, Brooklyn. At this new location we focus specifically on strength training and strength development as a method of injury rehabilitation and injury prevention.
In short, Evolve's physical therapists will assist you with a personalized physical therapy program to get you back feeling 100% better!
Check out our new Park Slope Physical Therapy Clinic
New Physical Therapy Services Now Offered by Evolve's Personable and Professional Physical Therapists-
Offering physical therapy services and individualized treatment programs for different parts of the body including- carpel tunnel, planter fasciitis, hand therapy, TMJ, neck tension, muscle tightness, tight calf muscles, prehab, post surgery recovery and care, specialized sports treatment physical therapy programs, soft tissue therapy, and pediatric physical therapy programs for kids and growing teenagers.
Benefits of Using Evolve's Physical Therapy Services-
There are many potential health benefits of receiving holistic physical therapy treatments, massage therapies, chiropractic sessions, and other types of therapy treatments. Some of the benefits include: increases in blood and oxygen flow to problematic areas, increased flexibility, reduces stiffness, improves range of motion, increases optimal muscle function, reduces pain levels associated with injuries and conditions, improves success with chronic pain management programs, increases injury recovery times, assists with injury prevention, enhances overall physical performance, etc.
For more information on all of Evolve's advanced holistic physical therapy services in Brooklyn, please visit:
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“Our ultimate goal At Evolve is to utilize core techniques and offer a wide range of specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance physical strength”. Louis Ezrick, CEO of Evolve Physical Therapy.
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About Evolve Physical Therapy
Brooklyn’s Premier Holistic Physical Therapy Clinics-
There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of bio-mechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
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Evolve Now Carrying High Quality CBD Products
Evolve Now Carrying GreenRoads Premium Grade CBD Oils and CBD Infused Topicals, CBD Coffee, CBD Tea, CBD Gummies, and more!
Evolve Now Carrying GreenRoads Premium Grade CBD Oils and CBD Infused Topicals, Coffee, Tea, Gummies, and more!
Recently, the use of CBD oil has been increasing in popularity because of a reform in cannabis laws. Let’s talk about what it is and how it can affect your Physical Therapy sessions positively!
What is CBD?
CBD or cannabidiol is one of over 60 chemical compounds found in cannabis plants. It’s the second most heavily concentrated compound found next to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the compound responsible for the “high” associated with marijuana. CBD, on the other hand does not have any psychoactive effects, meaning it does not produce the euphoria connected with marijuana use. The CBD compound is commonly used for medicinal purposes. This is what we have at Evolve.
How Is It Obtained?
There are a number of ways how CBD is extracted. The whole plant can be soaked and all its components are extracted and used. When only certain parts are needed, alcohol or carbon dioxide are used in the extraction process. The most common process used is extraction using an alcohol (specifically, using ethanol).
CBD is extracted from industrialized hemp. Hemp is a sub variety of the cannabis plant and generally contains more CBD compound than the THC. For hemp to be considered as industrialized, the amount of THC (the compound that causes the “high” feeling) it contains should be less than 0.3%. CBD Oil from industrialized hemp is legal thanks to the Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the Farm Bill. New Act of 2019
The Potential Benefits…
The use of CBD oil has been increasing in popularity because of its many potential benefits. Pain relief is one of them and also the most sought after benefit. Our body has an endocannabinoid system which is involved in regulating a number of body functions such as sleep, appetite, pain and immune system response. This system interacts with the CBD to produce its pain relieving effects. Aside from addressing chronic pain, inflammation and joint stiffness can also be improved by this substance. Studies also suggest that CBD oil can reduce anxiety and depression since it can interact with a brain receptor called serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood and behavior. CBD is also prescribed as an alternative drug to patients diagnosed with cancer. Patients with cancer state testimonies that it helped them manage cancer related symptoms and cancer treatment side effects such as nausea, vomiting and pain.
CBD Oil and Physical Therapy
Physical Therapists and other healthcare practitioners are progressively looking at CBD Oil as an adjunct to treatment sessions as more and more studies prove it really is beneficial for their patients. The general goal of your therapist is to ease your discomfort and improve your motor function and using CBD oil can add to the productivity of your session. For example, some individuals have severe back pain that they cannot tolerate the exercises taught to them. A Physical Therapist can take advantage of CBD’s pain relief benefits so this patient can at least achieve some of the exercises. Some patients feel anxious going into physical therapy. CBD can also potentially help ease their anxiety before going into a session. Relief from pain and anxiety can help individuals reach better results from their therapy sessions.
CBD Oil at Evolve!
Evolve Physical Therapy now offers high quality medicinal CBD Oils! Our Physical Therapists are informed and knowledgeable about using this product however, we still advise that you ask your doctor information regarding possible CBD interaction with other medications that you are taking. CBD oil along with Physical Therapy will likely help you in your treatment and recovery.
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About Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn-
Brooklyn's Premier Physical Therapy Clinics-
There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of biomechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
Multiple Locations!
Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients
Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients- What are the goals of breast cancer physical therapy? If you have to undergo a complex and demanding surgery, such as a mastectomy, physical therapy has an important role to play in your recovery. Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation consists of physical therapy procedures…
Breast Cancer and Physical Therapy
Nobody plans for breast cancer, but it is a reality that more and more women are having to face. When you hear that you have breast cancer, it can feel like your world has been ripped apart. It is very scary and disorientating. I want you to know though, other women have been where you are right now, not knowing what to do. But as soon as they found the strength to take positive steps towards their recovery, they immediately felt more in control.
Recovering from breast cancer with physical therapy
To understand how to treat breast cancer, it is important to understand that it is primarily a system disease that triggers off a whole bunch of physiological responses. Therefore, as it is a system disease it requires a systematic approach. A systematic approach, built on multidisciplinary teamwork, will ultimately result in a well-rounded treatment program. Surgical procedures are the foundation of treatment in the first phase of this disease and are not to be ignored as the initial line of defense. Together with surgical procedures, there are other complementary therapies that can greatly contribute to both the pre- and post-surgical period. Physical therapy can help the patient to successfully endure the surgical procedures, and recover quickly to regain independence.
What are the goals of breast cancer physical therapy?
If you have to undergo a complex and demanding surgery, such as a mastectomy, physical therapy has an important role to play in your recovery. Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation consists of physical therapy procedures that aim to ease the stressful changes happening to your body and prepare you for the time ahead. The main goal is to be as strong as you can going into the operation so that your recovery period is as short as possible.
What should I expect from prehabilitation therapy?
I want to stress to you that we will explain everything in full to you so that you are 100% confident about what the therapy will consist of. When you start the prehab therapy process, we will give you all the necessary information on how to behave in certain situations and how you can help yourself by exercising, and therefore ensure a healthy foundation for the tough period to come.
Our team at Evolve will make an assessment of your stats, overall strength, postural integrity, range of motion, etc. This will give us a clearer picture of what we should work on so that you can go through this period more easily. Also, we will explain every potential complication that can come as a result of this surgery, so that you will be equipped with how to overcome them.
What should I expect from post-surgery rehabilitation?
After a mastectomy, we work with our patients systematically in order to avoid any complications from lymphedema and muscle contractions. We also look to provide assistance with:
Reducing pain
Preserving a range of motion in the shoulder joints
Achieving normal circulatory and respiratory functions
Improving your quality of life in regular daily activities
What is lymphedema and how can physical therapy help me with it?
After breast cancer surgery, upon removal of axillary lymph nodes, lymphedema or swelling of the arm can occur. Arm lymphedema very often manifests after the standard radiological treatment. Usually, lymphedema retreats within 2-3 months, when the new lymphatic network establishes.
Fearing it may worsen over time, most patients make the same mistake of not engaging the affected arm in any unnecessary activity. However, inactivity of the operated shoulder and arm leads to deformities, contractures, stiffness and further loss of functionality. In order to avoid that, we will lead you through a series of exercises that will ensure re-establishment of normal functions of the arm.
How we do this here at Evolve:
Exercises are done slowly, rhythmically, in a seated position and without resistance.
Exercises are performed in combination with breathing exercises, giving you a bonus respiratory kinesitherapy session!
Other exercises for retaining normal strength in the upper arm, as well as grip strength which is essential in daily life, are also carried out.
Evolve will provide total support in the rehab period
Usually, 1 or 2 days after the operation, patients can return home and slowly start to engage in normal activities. This is the point where you need to start the rehab period with a program of targeted physical therapy. Your period of convalescence and healing should be packed with various activities that not only restore previous functions of the limb but provide you with the necessary motivation and mental strength, something that is even more vital in life situations like this.
Breast cancer can have an incredible impact upon your mental health, affecting your motivation going through the rehab period. Our team is here to support you with physical therapy and rehabilitation, but also to provide firm ground whenever you feel that you've hit a wall or don't believe physical therapy will make a change. This is all completely understandable, but you can rest assured that the Evolve team will support you while facing this situation head on. The first step is to come and see us at one of our physical therapy clinics in Brooklyn, NY. We will explain everything you need to know and start the process as soon as you are ready.
About Evolve Physical Therapy in Brooklyn:
Brooklyn's Premier Holistic Physical Therapy Clinics!
There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of biomechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
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Physical Therapy and Stroke Recovery
Physical Therapy and Stroke Rehabilitation: The following article is a quick guide that you can use as a starting point to give you an idea of what a stroke is, what can cause a stroke, how a stroke rehab program is the most suitable decision after having a stroke, and how we can work together to overcome any of the stroke’s lasting effects on your body.
Physical Therapy and Stroke Rehabilitation
As most of us probably already know, having a stroke is perhaps one of the most terrifying situations a person could ever go through. Fortunately though, if you ever have a stroke, you don’t have to sit there and accept the damage the stroke has done to your body. There are steps that we can take to get you to a point where you regain function of your body while also building up your strength. The following article is a quick guide that you can use as a starting point to give you an idea of what a stroke is, what can cause a stroke, how a stroke rehab program is the most suitable decision after having a stroke, and how we can work together to overcome any of the stroke’s lasting effects on your body.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is when brain tissue is damaged due to a lack of nutrients and oxygen. This is what we call a cerebrovascular accident. The most common cause of a stroke is the clogging of a blood vessel in your brain, causing certain parts of it to rapidly fail. This type of event is an ischemic stroke, where as the bursting of a blood vessel is a hemorrhagic stroke. Both of these types of stroke are equally terrifying. Both of these types of stroke can cause severe damage to the nervous system and dramatic loss of motor function. The extent of damage a stroke can cause widely varies depending on the section of the brain and where the stroke related “hot spot” is located.
What are the common signs of a stroke?
Sudden numbness and weakness
Sudden headache, dizziness, problems with coordination, and loss of balance
Changes in eyesight
Slurred speech and confusion
What are the risk factors for a stroke?
High cholesterol and triglyceride levels
High blood pressure
Smoking
Diabetes
Cardiovascular conditions
Obesity
Lack of physical activity
The last two points, obesity and lack of physical activity are the biggest risk factors for a stroke. Now, I know that sometimes I can talk about them a lot but these two risk factors are important as they are something that you can control. When you are at Evolve you will need to face the possible consequences of your past lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean that you have to live with these consequences. We all hope that a stroke won’t happen to us, but if it does then there is a thing or two we can do to help.
What does the rehab program entail after a stroke?
The first thing we do is an initial assessment, which is absolutely crucial so that we can judge your overall postural tone as well as your level of sensory deficit. It is extremely important that before we start you on your rehab program that we have a clear picture of how you feel and how you will respond to the different physical therapy activities. We always follow the moto "Primum non nocere", which is a fancy way of saying do no harm.
The initial phase of treatment is all about reeducating any muscles that have lost motor functions. If we are dealing with the loss of function in either an arm or leg, the therapy will focus on achieving joint movements through a full range of motion. We will start with passive movements at first until you experience some regeneration going on and traces of contraction. Then we move on to aided movements, where you will need to try as hard as possible to gain control of the affected limb.
As we move through the process and as you improve, we will move on to more complex tasks, including working to achieve fine motor activity in the hands and fingers. This is a very important segment because achieving success here in therapy will give you a lot more independence and self-confidence in your daily life.
Before starting the stroke rehab program, you must understand that every treatment is individually adjusted, and it depends on the patient's current status. It is crucial that you continue to perform the physical therapy movements and exercises at home, and make it into a daily routine. That way you can work on getting better every day and we can make sure that you are not missing any opportunity to make your stroke recovery quicker.
What results can you expect from stroke physiotherapy?
How long you can expect to undergo stroke rehabilitation depends on the severity of the stroke. In a lot of cases, you can expect to see results typically around 3 to 6 months. After this period, the longer you continue the physical therapy sessions and recommended daily routines, the more longer lasting results you will achieve.
How do I sign up for a stroke rehabilitation program?
Stroke rehabilitation has the best outcome if it is started as soon as possible. Do not hesitate to book your first stroke rehab session at Evolve Physical Therapy today! As soon as you are booked in, we will give you an initial assessment and then we can get underway with your full stroke rehab program immediately. The quicker we start, the quicker you can regain motor function and achieve more independence.
Call: 1-718-258-3300
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About Evolve Physical Therapy-
Brooklyn's Premier Holistic Physical Therapy Clinics-
There’s physical therapy, there’s training, and then there’s EVOLVE. We use the science of biomechanics merged with fitness to help our patients get better and stay better!
First we evaluate, then we heal, then we strengthen our clients so they can reach their goals, feel better, and live happier lives. We do so by utilizing a range of core techniques and specialized treatments to reduce pain, improve mobility, enhance physical strength and deal with the underlying issues, not just the pain itself.
Multiple Locations!
We Are Hiring!
Evolve Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation is in search of an “Experienced, Certified, Fun, and Friendly Physical Therapist” at our physical therapy clinic located in the Mill Basin Brooklyn, NY neighborhood…
We Are Hiring! Looking for a Fun, Friendly, Personable, and Active Physical Therapist…
Evolve Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation is in search of a fun loving “Certified Physical Therapist” at our Mill Basin, Brooklyn location!
Unlike other outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine facilities, Evolve is 100% committed to our staff. Our goal is to help determined, growth-oriented and fun physical therapists achieve their full clinical potential.
Do you have healing hands?
Do you have a passion for physical therapy?
Do you constantly seek to learn more and improve those skills?
Do you want to control your career?
Do you have more to offer, and your current job does not give you the opportunity to fully express your true potential?
If these skills overlap with yours and you have a passion for helping people, and are always interested to learn, you should consider applying to work at Evolve Fit For Life Physical Therapy.
We offer mentoring on how to achieve clinical excellence as well as training for therapists who have their sights set on management or creating their own performance program.
We offer competitive salaries along with strong upward growth potential, and health benefits.
Join a company where we value our employees with competitive salaries, incentives, health benefits, PTO and 401K!
Must be licensed to work in New York, and new grads are welcomed as well!
Job Type: Full-time
Required education: Master’s or Doctorate
Required experience: New grads may apply, experienced only!
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
If you think we’d make a good fit, please click below to find out more about the position, benefits, and perks!
