MICCASS PHYSICAL THERAPY

Tired of working out at home? Join us for some socially distanced workouts in Central Park! We will lug all the kettlebells, sandbags and every other toy at ou...r disposal; you just bring your own mat, towel and water and we will take care of the rest. Class size is limited to sign up through our website or mobile app to reserve your spot! #momentumfitnessnyc #movesmarter #centralpark #centralparkworkout #bootcamp #hiit #kettlebellworkout #sandbagworkout #calisthenics #bodyweight #strength #yoga #pilates #personaltraining #nyc #groupfitness #classpass #classpassnyc #upperwestside #uws #smallbusiness See more

Hi Folks!!! We are super excited to announce that we are back in action for in office visits! We are following all CDC guidelines and taking proper precautions. We will be maintaining social distancing within the facility, face masks are required to enter and everyone will have their temperature checked! Call or email today to get that ache or pain fixed! 212-595-4500 or [email protected]

Everyone’s safety continues to be of upmost importance to us, therefore we will continue to be closed for in office appointments until further notice. However we know that many of you may have questions or concerns about your condition during this prolonged period of closure. In order to continue serving our patients in the current climate while observing social distancing our therapists are available to you via email to answer any questions you may have. In addition we are... also offering Telehealth visits for those patients who wish to have a virtual visit with their physical therapist. A telehealth visit is a virtual visit conducted over a video chat platform and can be used to go through exercise routines, progression or modification of a program and/or assistance with alleviating aches and pain. Your individual therapist would be able to answer questions about whether a virtual visit would be appropriate at this time. For more information please email [email protected]. Thank you and we hope to see all of you soon! See more

Hi folks! We are sad to say we are temporarily closed until further notice! If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us! Keep checking your emails and our Facebook and Instagram pages for more updates! See you soon!

Cold weather is nearing its end, and athletes everywhere are hitting the pavement again. Although running is a great exercise for people of all ages, the sport can bring about various injuries. Learn some of the most common injuries that runners are plagued with, and how physical therapy can help combat them in our latest blog post! http://ow.ly/jAd150yQ30w #MiccassPhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapy #NewYork #NYC #RunningInjuries #Blog

Going on a ski trip can be a highlight of the year for many. Before heading to the slopes, you’ll need to make sure your legs are strong enough to handle what you’re about to endure. Check out our latest blog for helpful tips on strengthening your legs for skiing, here: http://ow.ly/XH1n50yvH56 #MiccassPhysicalTherapy #PhysicalTherapy #NewYork #NYC #Skiing #Blog

Another amazing year at our Miccass and Momentum team’s holiday party! Momentum Fitness

Congratulations are in order for our therapists, Patti & Michael, who recently passed the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Exam!!! We already knew it, but this means that they demonstrate competency and advanced clinical proficiency in orthopedics. Way to go, team! #miccassphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #apta #abpts #orthopedics #ocs #pt #upperwestside #nyc #clinicalspecialist #orthopedicclinicalspecialist

How often should you change your running shoes. . . Biomechanists and researchers from major sneaker brands all agree that your running shoes should last between 300-500 miles. Any longer and you run the risk of serious injury. The structure and integrity of the shoe has now been compromised and may lead to foot, ankle, knee, hip, and low back problems. .... . Aside from mileage, you should also consider the terrain you run on as well as how your foot strikes when running to determine how often you should change your running shoes. Road running will cause your shoes to wear down sooner than trail running, and similarly, a hard heel strike will wear down the stability of a shoe faster than a midfoot striker. . . As the weather starts to get nicer and you want to break in your new sneakers, remember to keep an activity log so you can keep track of your mileage. More importantly, come in for an evaluation of any aches and pains you may have as you venture out on your runs. . . #physicaltherapy #orthopedics #running #runningmotivation #runningshoes #nyc #uws #miccassphysicaltherapy #newyork #nike #adidas #brooks #aasics #hoka

What’s better for your knees, treadmill or outdoors?. . . While patellofemoral pain makes up about 25% of running injuries, it seems that there two types of runners in this world. Some runners will tell you that they prefer running on the treadmill especially when the weather isn’t favorable. Others will tell you that they would never step foot on a treadmill because it’s bad for your knees. Willy et al. studied this particular phenomenon and found that there was NO DIFFERENC...E in peak patellofemoral joint reaction forces or joint stress on the knees when on the treadmill and when running overground. HOWEVER, there was greater stress on the Achilles’ tendon when running on the treadmill as compared to overground running. So, if you’re #TeamTreadmill and have been feeling tightness in your calves or pain in your Achilles, try moving your runs to outdoors. Regardless, if you have any aches and pains, stop by ASAP! Willy et al, 2016. Patellofemoral joint and Achilles Tendon loads during overground and treadmill running. . . . #miccassphysicaltherapy #kinesiology #orthopedicsurgery #nyc #running #runningmotivation #kneepain #runninginjuries #treadmillrunning #upperwestside #uws #physicaltherapy #orthopedics

Patient Spotlight! Here is our patient, Toni, who has been suffering from left lateral epicondylitis or what is commonly known as tennis elbow. Toni has a knack for instruments and plays several including the accordion, violin, mandolin, & piano in her spare time. Her elbow pain got to be so severe that she could no longer play, however after 4 weeks at MICCASS, she is back to playing her accordion pain-free! We love getting you back to your goals, so come visit us and ...tell us why pain is holding you back. . . . #miccassphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #orthopedics #epicondylitis #tenniselbow #accordion #musiccamp #upperwestside #nyc #fitness #uws #elbowpain See more

So you still don’t want to give up those high heels? Here’s some advice on how to reduce your risk of low back pain. . . . - Try wearing shoes with a lower heel... - Stretch your calves before and after wearing high heels - Switch up your shoes from time to time - Avoid pointed toe shoes - The Spine Health Institute #physicaltherapy #miccassphysicaltherapy #kinesiology #orthopedicsurgery #orthopedics #podiatry #nyc #upperwestside #running #personaltrainer