Niagara Physical Therapy

10/19/2026

Another great article on how PT can help achieve a variety of different goals while providing individualized care for each patient! Give it a read and give us a call to schedule today if these topics sound like issues you are having!

From back pain and arthritis to balance problems, stroke recovery, and more, learn how physical therapy helps people move better and live well.

10/14/2026

Our Grand Island location is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant! See the shared post for more information regarding the position. If you or someone you know is interested in the position please send your resume to [email protected]

10/09/2026

Shoulder pain with fall activities?

Are you noticing shoulder pain when raking leaves, decorating, and putting away patio furniture? These activities can put extra stress on your shoulders and if your symptoms are not going away give PT a try! We can help keep you active this fall season. Call to book your appointment today with us!

Some tips in the meantime to keep your shoulders happy this fall:
🍂 Take breaks during yard work.
💪 Avoid lifting heavy items overhead.
🧘 Stretch your shoulders and upper back.
🙌 Use proper lifting techniques and keep items close to your body.

10/05/2026

🎉 October is National Physical Therapy Month! 🎉

This month, we’re celebrating the power of movement and the role physical therapy plays in helping people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what they love.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or surgery, dealing with pain, working on balance, or looking to improve your strength and performance, physical therapy can help you reach your goals.

We’re proud to help our patients get back to the activities they love!

Happy Physical Therapy Month! 🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🦵

10/02/2026

We’re excited to congratulate our PTA, Michael Santangelo on earning their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification! 💪🏋️‍♀️

Adding a CSCS to our PT team strengthens our ability to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. It allows us to incorporate advanced strength and conditioning principles, plyometrics, agility, power development, and sport-specific training into appropriate patient care.

Congratulations, Michael!

09/28/2026

Exercise of the Week: Wall Slides

Wall slides are a simple way to work on shoulder mobility, posture, and upper-body control.

How to perform:
1. Stand facing a wall with your hands against it.
2. Slowly slide your hands upward.
3. Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid shrugging.
4. Slide back down with control.
5. Repeat for 10 reps.

💡 Tip: Only move through a comfortable range—quality movement is more important than how high you go!

Have a shoulder that isn't moving like it should? Give us a call today to see how PT can help!

09/28/2026

Thank you to everyone that showed up to Lewiston's Harvest & Hops Festival this weekend! It was so great seeing some familiar faces and meeting some new ones as well.

We also have our three BlazePod Challenge Winners, with the highest score being Charlee with 38 hits!! We will be reaching out to the winners via phone call on how to obtain their prizes.

Thank you again to Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce for another great year! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

09/26/2026

🍂🎃 Come see us at the Lewiston Harvest & Hops Festival! 🎃🍂

Niagara Physical Therapy will be here September 26 from 10 AM–7 PM and September 27 10AM-5PM we’ve got plenty of fun waiting for you!

⚡ Take on our BlazePod Challenge!
Test your speed and reaction time and see if you can earn a spot at the top of our leaderboard!

🏆 PRIZES:
🥇 1st Place: Our Fall Into Fitness Basket — complete with a cozy blanket, pumpkin candle, ankle weights, resistance bands, dumbbells & more!
🥈 2nd Place: Tim Hortons Gift Card ☕
🥉 3rd Place: Tim Hortons Gift Card ☕

While you’re here, you can also:

🎡 Spin the wheel for challenges & prizes
🔴 Add a sticker to our “Where Does It Hurt?” board
🧠 Test your anatomy knowledge
🍬 Grab some candy
🎁 Score some NPT goodies!

Bring your family and friends, challenge each other, and come say hi to the team! 🍁

We can’t wait to see you! 🧡🍂

09/25/2026

One more day until the Lewiston Harvest and Hops Festival!! We will be in front of the Frontier House! Stop by for information, candy, freebies, and try our new BlazePod Challenge!

See you all tomorrow!

09/21/2026

Exercise of the Week: Heel Raises

This week's exercise targets calf strength and balance.

How to:
1. Stand behind a sturdy chair and slowly rise onto your toes.
2. Keep your weight evenly distributed between both feet.
3. Lower with control and repeat
4. Complete 2–3 sets of 10–15 reps.

To make this more challenging, you can progress to single leg heel raise. As always, consult with your physical therapist if you have any questions.