MPTeam Blog
MPT Upper West Side opens Monday, September 27
TeaMPT is Excited to Announce the Opening of Our Second Location. MPT UWS: 113 West 78th StreetNew York, New York 10024MPT UWS will offer all of the same services as the Riverdale location. Services include: Manual therapy (hands-on therapy technique) including...
A Time to Connect
Join Us for a Workshop of Movement and ConnectionJoin Rachel Williams, MSPT from Midtown Physical Therapy, Shawna Emerick, RYT from Breathe and Believe, and Joanne Edmonson from Female Fight Club in a special evening of myofascial release, yoga, and gentle movement....
Falls Prevention Awareness Day 2021
Wednesday, September 22, 2021, is Falls Prevention Awareness Day as Designated by the National Council on Aging (NCOA).As we welcome the first day of fall, we want to bring attention to the importance of fall prevention. According to the CDC, more than 25% of adults...
Stay Strong: The Importance of Strength Training
How to Fight Muscle LossDo you notice that it’s harder to stand up from a chair, go up and down the stairs, or pick up a bag of groceries from the floor as you get older? This could be due to sarcopenia, an age-related loss of muscle mass and physical performance. The...
MythBusters: The Physical Therapy Edition
6 Physical Therapy Myths BustedPhysical Therapy Will Hurt: Myth. Our primary goal is to minimize your pain and discomfort. Your physical therapist will work within your pain threshold to help you achieve your goals. People Only Go to PT if They Are in Pain: Myth. Some...
MPT Is Just a Click Away
Virtual Physical Therapy at MPTTelehealth remains a popular option for patients at MPT. Telehealth has many benefits, including: Convenience: No need to factor in commute time or traffic to make it to your appointments. You can experience the same quality of care that...
Exercise for Bone Health
No Bones About It - Exercise Improves Bone Strength!Exercise is an effective intervention to improve bone mineral density which decreases our risk of fractures as we get older. This is especially important for post-menopausal women and people who have been diagnosed...
5 Tips to Stick With Your Exercise Program
No Excuses: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Stick to Your Exercise RoutineHomework. I know, just the word makes us cringe and think of late nights studying algebra. If you've had Physical Therapy before, you know that some homework (aka a home exercise program) is assigned...
May is National Women’s Health Month!
Make Your Health a PriorityWe should all be making our health a top priority year-round. Use this month as a reminder to schedule those important appointments and take steps to improve both your physical and mental health - this includes you too, men! Get...
Decrease Joint Pain with MPT
Physical Therapy can decrease pain and improve function in people with arthritis.Osteoarthritis is a common source of joint pain, especially as we grow older. Physical Therapy has proven to be beneficial in addressing pain, stiffness, and weakness around the affected...
The Benefits of Participating in a Course of Physical Therapy Before Surgery
Prehab (PT prior to surgery) may improve your outcomes after surgeryWhat's involved?After taking a thorough history and performing an assessment, your therapist will determine the exercises and interventions to help you maximize your strength and motion before...
Just Breathe
The Importance of Including Breathwork into yourExercises and Rehab ProgramDid you know that we take roughly 20,000 breaths per day? Breathing is largely a subconscious activity that brings oxygen to the body's cells. Bringing some conscious thought to your breath...
