At Injury Doctors NYC, when it comes to physical therapy, also known as PT, our trained professionals evaluate and treat abnormal physical function related to an injury, disability, or other health condition. Physical therapists aim to improve a person’s range of movement and quality of life and prevent further injury...
How serious are soft tissue injuries?
Soft-tissue injuries can result in pain, inflammation, bruising, and damage to tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Although those who lead active lifestyles are more prone to soft-tissue injuries from joint overuse, non-athletes can also suffer such injuries from a fall, accident, or other trauma. While athletes are commonly encouraged to “walk...
Risk factors for sports injuries
Do you think athletes are the only ones prone to sports injuries? Think again. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) sports injuries affect about two million people each year and that includes professionals and weekend warriors alike. In fact two of the most significant causes...
What is a Repetitive Strain Injury and How Can You Prevent it
At Injury Doctors NYC we know that people suffer from an overuse or repetitive strain injury pretty often. Tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, shoulder impingement and runner’s knee are conditions affecting different parts of the body but with one thing in common: they can all be considered Repetitive Strain Injuries. Often...
Common Types of Knee Injuries
The knee is not one of the most mobile joints in the body (that privilege goes to the shoulder and hip joints). However, the considerable amount of weight, and thus strain, placed on the knee and its necessary use throughout the day (walking, squatting, sitting, etc.) make knee injuries common,...
Signs of Spinal Trauma
.Spinal injury is one of the most serious injuries to occur to the body, and work accidents are one of the most common culprits of these injuries, along with falls, car accidents, and overuse of the back. There are various types of back injuries, including: herniated, bulging, or slipped discs...
Slip and Fall Accidents at Work
At Injury Doctors NYC we know a slip and fall accident is never pleasant, and a fall can be pretty painful no matter how you slip, especially if you land the wrong way and receive a significant injury. Different injuries can appear based on how you fall and land, which...
Types Of Ankle Injuries
Because of how much your ankle is used when moving the body, ankle injuries are extremely common. They are even more common when the body suddenly shifts in direction, with the ankle taking a large brunt of the strain. The ankle joint consists of the convergence of three bones: the...
Who Benefits from Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy involves working with a trained professional at Injury Doctors NYC to evaluate and treat problems involving movement of the body due to an injury, disability, or chronic health condition. With these goals, physical therapy is beneficial for many types of individuals and offers a recovery method that gradually...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition affecting the hands and distal arms. It causes pain, tingling, and numbness, which often worsens over time. When it comes to carpal tunnel syndrome, recognizing the factors that contribute to its progression and its early symptoms can help with its prevention and treatment. What...
