News/ Media
Urinary Incontinence Postmenopause: Tackle the Issue Early On Versus Later
Did you know that urinary incontinence has been shown to be related with an increased risk of falls and is the second leading cause of admission into long term care for older women? Osteoporosis, the loss of bone mass as we age can also increase the risks of falls in...
Sore or Painful Private Parts Post Your “Soul Cycle?”: Understanding Proper Bike Set Up for Pelvic Health
With the rise of boutique cycle studios popping up across NYC such as Soul Cycle, Flywheel, and Peloton, spinning has taken off as a popular exercise. People flock to these spin classes for the great music, the amazing cardiac and strengthening workout, and the...
How Does a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Relate to Me?
Picture this: You are a woman 4 months post-partum and your friend Super Sally is begging you to embark on a “get fit” journey with her. You feel enthusiastic about this, because you are eager to feel “normal” again after having a baby. As you begin to work out in the...
Don’t Overload Your Plate: Understanding Stress and Your Everyday “Load” on Pain
The following blog post is inspired by one of my favorite TED talks given by a physical therapist named Erwin Benedict Valencia. Often, patients show up thinking the only time they have to put into rehab is the thirty-sixty minutes in physical therapy 1-2 times...
What Happens When You Stop Working Out
One of our Physical Therapists, Danielle Weis, PT, DPT, OCS, was interviewed by YAHOO! Lifestyle to discuss what happens when you stop working out. She’s quoted as saying: Aerobic fitness is defined as the ability of the body to transport and utilize oxygen from your...
Swimming After a Shoulder Injury
“Now that my shoulder is feeling better can I try swimming?” This is a question that we hear frequently as physical therapists. Being a New Yorker in the summer months we want to escape the hot and humid city and go to the beach or take a dip in the pool. When these...
Core Stability
What exactly is core stability? This term gets thrown around pretty often these days in both the fitness world and the PT world. You ask five different practitioners, and well you might get five different answers. In the gym you may see people walking around looking...
Knee Pain – The Front of My Knee Hurts!
Amanda, a thirty four year old Australian triathlete, came into the office last week. “G’Day Dr. Metzl”, she squawked. “I love to run, but here’s the problem. The front of my knee is hurting so badly that I can barely move …
Spring Forward Running Club Update
The Spring Forward Running Club has had tremendous success since the formation earlier this year. The team currently consists of over 30 members and it keeps growing every week! We are now officially a New York Road Runners team! …
Having a Safe Pedicure
Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to kick off our shoes and show off those feet. To keep them looking their best, we often head to the pedicurist/nail salon. But what is lurking in the salon, may end up making your feet look ugly …