Integrate NYC Physical Therapy

THAI TECHNIQUE FOR THE TABLE Here’s an easy little Thai massage adaptation I’ve been using to open up hips into the FABER position (flexion, abduction, external rotation), while at the same time getting some hip flexor/quad and high adductor lengthening. I often use this when balancing out the pelvis with the client in prone.... Easy-peasy. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #osteopath #osteopathy #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathia #manualtherapy #manualmedicine #skilledmanualtherapy #spinalmanipulation #thaimassage #thaimassagetherapy #thaistretching #hipmobility #hipmobilitywork #groinstretch #groinrehab #groininjury #groinstrain #beststretch #beststretches #beststretchever

WE KNOW WHO RUNS THE SHOW Beautiful blue skies here in NYC today. Still cold, but spring is in the air. What a fabulous day to celebrate my colleagues-the women who make it all happen day in and day out.... Kristen is our office manager and the brains of the operation. Always in early. Never misses a day. Juggles phone calls, emails, client check-ins and check-outs, all without blinking an eye or relaxing her smile. Amazing focus. A true zen master at the helm. Allix is our osteopath. Sweet, but don’t mistake her kindness for a weakness. Golden hands. Ambitious. Sharp as a tack. Juggles her clinical work and other job as a mom without a hitch. Respect. Admiration. Gratitude. Thank you both for all you do. I’m lucky to work beside you. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #osteopath #osteopathy #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathia #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2021

FINISHING TOUCHES - TREATMENT OF ELBOW/FOREARM PAIN ON SWIMMER (continued) The two posts from earlier this week showed how I treated the elbow/forearm pain on this elite swimmer using acupuncture, trigger point/dry needling, and manual therapy. Keeping in mind the interconnectedness of the human body, especially the arms to the neck and upper back, I finished up the treatment with adjustments of his neck, upper ribs and upper thoracic spine. I had already assessed this area ...while he was lying with the needles in. Job done. Stay tuned for the follow up session. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #manualtherapy #manualmedicine #skilledmanualtherapy #spinalmanipulation #spinalmanipulation #hvla #osteopath #osteopathy #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathia #chiropractic #chiropractor #chiropracticadjustment #tuina #bonesetting #bonesettingspecialist

UPSIDE DOWN OR RIGHT SIDE UP? My sisters were gymnasts when we were kids. They would walk on their hands, do cart wheels, back hand springs, and back flips. I decided I would learn one of these. Walking on my hands was that.... This ended up being one of those like a bicycle things. Even though from then to now I had periods (years) where I never walked on my hands, it was one of those things that I never forgot how to do. A real example of muscle memory. Now, I can’t do it like I used to. It’s more of a struggle, I can’t stay up nearly as long, and my form is not as tight, but I am pleased I can still do it on demand. Over the last few years, I started to occasionally work overhead push ups and walking on my hands into some of my workouts. The overhead push ups are done using a wall. This is a great way to build overhead shoulder strength and core control. Plus you get a little brief inversion out of it. I assume my organs and spine don’t mind this. Sometimes you have to let life turn you upside down, so you can learn how to live right side up. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #movementismedicine #mindfulmovement #athletelife #shouldertherapy #shoulderrehab #shoulderrehabilitation #shouldermobility #shouldermobilityexercise #rotatorcuffrehab #rotatorcuffexercise #shoulderlabrumtear #shoulderstrengthening #handstand #handstandwalk

BREATHE YOUR BIOME Getting outdoors, being witness to the wonders of the natural world that surrounds you just like you once did as a child, and being aware of your breath - medicine for the mind, body, and soul. So simple. No cost. Every time you do it is unique.... Don’t overlook the tools you have right in front of you for health and happiness. Be creative with your movement. Use natural objects like you use equipment in the gym. Get outside this weekend. You won’t regret it. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #movementismedicine #mindfulmovement #integratedmovement #athletelife #qigong #movingmeditation #natureismedicine #natureismedicineforthesoul #breatheyourbiome #intelligenceofnature #nature #forestbathing #forestbathingtherapy

HAPPY NEW YEAR Started the new year right by bundling up and getting out into the woods to interact with the natural wonders of winter. Connection to nature, and to each other, is as needed as it’s ever been.... Make the time to get outdoors, breathe deep, and be in awe of the beauty. For the friends and family you aren’t able to be with indoors at this time, organize a hike, walk, run, fireside sit, or whatever you can dream up to be together outside. #breatheyourbiome #intelligenceofnature #nature #forestbathing #forestbathingtherapy #natureismedicine #natureismedicineforthesoul #observationismeditation

A STEP BY STEP LOOK AT A TREATMENT FOR LOWER BACK PAIN (MODALITIES & MANUAL THERAPY)-PART 3 So now the cups have been removed. The fascia in the areas of tension/congestion has been engorged with blood and fluids and the tone has decreased. The client is relaxed and has drifted into the healing, rejuvenated parasympathetic state. The next step is stimulating some key points along the bladder channel, or posterior chain, with acupuncture needles. I also added one liver point o...n the right leg because in this age of stress and toxicity, whose liver isn’t overworked? I kept these needles in for about 20 minutes. Tune in tomorrow to see where we go from here. Almost done. #physicaltherapist #physio #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #nycphysicaltherapy #innovativephysicaltherapy #althernativetherapy #integratenycpt #manualtherapy #manualmedicine #skilledmanualtherapy #spinalmanipulation #osteopath #osteopathy #osteopathicmedicine #osteopathia #myofascialtherapy #myofascialrelease #myofascialmassage #lowbackpain #lowbackpainrelief #acupuncture #acupuncturist

NO MATTER THE WEATHER, GETTING OUTDOORS IS CLEVER. Breathe in the fresh air, without a mask. Admire the birds. The clouds. The trees. The water.... Remember you’re part of nature. #breatheyourbiome #intelligenceofnature #nature #forestbathing #forestbathingtherapy #natureismedicine #natureismedicineforthesoul #observationismeditation