Winter is here and those with arthritis tend to suffer more pain in the colder weather. Scientists have devoted research to weather and its impact on your body and have found a correlation between arthritis and weather. Changes in temperature or a change in weight of the surrounding air can trigger joint pain, and it […]
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Do you live in the Cortlandt area of New York? Located in Cortlandt Manor on East Main Street, right off Jacobs Hill Road, lies a physical therapy center that has touched the lives of its patients. Cortlandt Physical Therapy, a member of the Access Physical Therapy and Wellness family, has been serving the community since […]
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Pain is defined differently to each person. Some people can tolerate pain well while others…well…not so much. It may be time to seek the help of a specialist if you have reached your tolerance level or threshold of pain, although waiting until that point is usually not the best decision as symptoms may worsen over […]
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‘Tis the season to be jolly…since when? Holidays are wonderful when you look back at the memories that are shared, but the chaos can fill us with stress and depression rather than happiness and joy. Between thinking of gifts, checking if your bank account can provide the gifts, and dealing with your hectic family reunion, […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they said. All your troubles will be out of sight, they said. Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to feel fa-la-la-la-lethargic. In reality, the over-commercialized holiday season has become a point of stress for most of us. Whether it is the stress of shopping […]
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Are daily activities becoming tiresome and difficult to manage? Has pain or discomfort become a normal feeling on a day-to-day basis? Do simple tasks such as taking off you shoes or walking up the stairs hurt your joints? If so, it might be time to seek help from a physical therapist. Physical therapists are highly […]
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We have officially turned the calendar to December. Colder weather, including snow, is on the horizon, meaning we will have some beautiful scenery and some tough commutes! Along with the change from fall to winter, however, comes a greater chance of getting sick. December is a month in which individuals should take the initiative to […]
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Have you considered physical therapy or have you already made your first appointment? Congratulations on beginning this next chapter of wellness in your life! It should be your top priority to get back to normal whether you’ve suffered from chronic pain for a portion of your life or you have had a sudden accident causing […]
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As we get into the full swing of basketball season, players must be wary of injuries on and off the court affecting your game. Whether it is a pickup game on the neighborhood court or an organized league in a crowded gymnasium, millions of men and women who play basketball each year are at risk […]
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