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What Injuries Can You Get From Running?
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many people will begin to dust off their running shoes. While running is an excellent means of staying in shape, this exercise can also lead to some unfortunate injuries. If you suffer an injury during your next run,...
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy NYC
Records of the healing power of the human touch and massage date back to the Egyptians in 2000+ BC. Massage has been used through the centuries to treat ailments. Since the 1900’s developments in all areas of soft tissue have helped to make this evidence-based...
Knee Pain Relief With 2 Simple Home Exercises
to your physical therapist and you want to stretch out your knees, here are two home exercises you can try. Remember if you are or have been under the care of a physical therapist you should clear any exercises that you do with them first. These also should never be...
Foam Rolling 101
You may have heard the term “foam rolling” but you may not know exactly what it is. Wether you are an athlete, dancer, like to walk a lot or a commuter taking a lot of subway stairs every day, it is important to roll out your muscles. Foam rolling is a way of...
“No Knees Past Toes” is No Myth
There is a pretty famous saying for those in the physical therapy and fitness world: There should be “no knees past toes” when you are stretching. This includes squats and lunges and this is for both athletes and for regular folks who are recovering from injury using...
What Injuries Can You Get From Running?
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, many people will begin to dust off their running shoes. While running is an excellent means of staying in shape, this exercise can also lead to some unfortunate injuries. If you suffer an injury during your next run,...
How Can I Strengthen My Legs For Skiing?
Going on a trip to the ski lodge can be the highlight of the year for some of us. However, before heading to the ski lift, you’ll need to make sure your legs are strong enough to handle the pressure that they’re about to endure. Our team at Miccass Physical Therapy on...
Tackling Pain & Returning To Activity
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made many of us in the United States have to adjust to homebound lifestyles, working from home, and a significant increase in time spent sitting down. This drastic adjustment has caused many of us to be sedentary, and with this comes...
Palpation and Training for Transverse Adbominis
Need Physical Therapy near Midtown? Learn more about Miccass PT. In our last piece we talked about the transverse abdominis (TA) what it was, and how it could be impacting your life. So now that you know a little more about the TA let’s talk about an exercise that you...
Better In, Better Out & Physical Therapy Makes Sense
As you’ve heard #ChoosePT is a great alternative to pain meds, injections and possibly surgery. However, what if you and your medical team think surgery is the best way to go? How should you best prepare for such a major life event? Some studies out there think you...