Bryant Park PT

Single leg hip hinge (also known as Single-leg Romanian Deadlift). One of my favorite exercises that challenges the core and hips stability, upper back strength, foot stability, balance, as well as mobility of pelvis, hips and ankle. Flexion and extension start from the hip joint and the goal is to keep the spine in neutral position throughout the entire exercise. The exercise targets your gluteus maximus and your hamstrings while the pelvic floor muscles work with the deep... abdominals and back muscles and the diaphragm to support the spine and control the pressure inside the abdomen. I like using a theraband as it helps to activate glueal muscles as leg is pressing against the band resistance. It also reinforces hip joint distraction and lengthens hip flexors. #singleleghinge #glutes #hipflexors #hamstrings #balance #stretch #rehab #strength #flexibility #stabilitytraining #core #physicaltherapist #pilates #excersise #training #balancedbodypilates #healthylifestyle #physicaltherapy #spine #backpain #hippain #resistancebandsworkout #mobility #challenge #fitness #studio #abs #bryantpark #bryantparkpt #newyork See more

Here are some simple yet very effective core strengthening exercises. Good form is key, and some useful tips are below! Focus on stabilizing the spine during movements. Initial position: tabletop - the body is supine, with the knees and hips flexed to 90 degrees so that the lower legs are parallel with the mat. It is important the leg reaches only as low as the spine and pelvis can be stabilized, abdominal engagement can be maintained, and there is no tension created through ...the upper body and lumbar spine. Target muscles ( in all three exercises): transversus abdominis to compress abdomen and stabilize lumbo-pelvic region, deep pelvic floor to aid in firing transversus, rectus abdominis and obliques to create and sustain thoracic flexion and pelvic stability, scapular stabilizers. In DEAD BUG: rib cage rests on a mat, neither lifting away nor pushing into the mat, rectus abdominis and obliques to sustain imprint against weight of arms and legs, hip flexors eccentrically as leg reaches away and concentrically as leg returns. In CURL UP: rectus abdominis and obliques contract concentrically to create thoracic flexion, isometrically to sustain thoracic flexion against weight of arms and stabilize pelvis against weight of legs, hip flexors, adductors and quadriceps contract isometrically, hands behind head challenges abdominal strength by working against more weight and decrease work of neck flexors. in CRISS-CROSS: contralateral internal and external obliques to create rotation of spine, hip flexors eccentrically as leg reaches away and concentrically as leg returns. #core #physicaltherapy #abs #spinehealth #training #stabilitytraining #spine #pilates #coreworkout #obliqueworkout #pilatesinstructor #physicaltherapist #flexibility #recovery #strengthtraining #backpain #posture #rehabilitation #rehabexercises #rehab #pt #injuryprevention #holistichealth #fitness #scoliosis #excersise #move2improve #bryantpark #bryantparkpt #newyork See more

A kiss from my baby in between sets is my best motivation

I always recommend including strength training as a part of a physical therapy program. Strengthening your muscles helps to stabilize joints which facilitates improved function. Additionally, many injuries happen because of weak muscles. Strength training therefore helps us prevent injuries and safely engage in other activities.

My favorite lower body workout on Pilates Reformer for greater strength and flexibility. See which exercise targets the particular muscles! #pilates #pilatesinstructor #pilateslovers #movement #workout #lowerbodyworkout #strengthtraining #healthylifestyle #reformerpilates #physicaltherapy #glutes #hamstrings #backpain #excersise #spinemobility #fitnessmotivation #legworkout #form #posture #stability #coreworkout #core #newyorkcity #manhattan #bryantpark #bryantparkpt

A kiss from my baby in between sets is my best motivation

Lunges are such a versatile exercise! They strengthen your quadriceps and hamstrings at the same time training your stabilizers which improves balance. In this photo, my patient Brian is performing them on Pilates Reformer. Brian has been recovering from a sports injury and is now working on improving his strength before returning to his regular routine. #pilates #pilatesreformer #recovery #physicaltherapy #strength #lunges #physicaltherapy #postinjury #sportsinjury

I always recommend including strength training as a part of a physical therapy program. Strengthening your muscles helps to stabilize joints which facilitates improved function. Additionally, many injuries happen because of weak muscles. Strength training therefore helps us prevent injuries and safely engage in other activities.

Throughout the years many of my patients have told me that physical therapy has been life-changing form them. The most common reasons for seeking physical therapy are: - TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PAIN. Manual therapy techniques, electrical stimulation or ultrasound can reduce pain, promote blood circulation, and support faster healing. - TO AVOID SURGERY. Physical therapy can often restore joint mobility and function so that patients can avoid invasive surgery. - TO ENHANCE MOBILITY. Anybody, regardless their age and fitness level, can benefit from strengthening and stretching their muscles and joints to improve mobility and enhance their well-being.