Evolve Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation - Upper East Side

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05/25/2021

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04/26/2021

Here's what our patients are saying about our amazing Physical Therapists! We value each and every one of our patients, and are always striving to offer the best service possible. DM or call us today to schedule an appointment start feeling, moving, and living better.

04/08/2021

Check out our new blog post by our PT , on helpful tips for post-op and injury recovery. Link in Bio!

03/23/2021

About a year ago the world completely changed in ways we never thought possible, and our lives changed with it. Through all of the battles we faced and loss we have endured, we continue to fight TOGETHER for a brighter future. Thank you to everyone who has stuck by us in these trying times, we will always be here for you! ⠀
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And a special thank you to our staff who continue to show up every day and help others in need! By keeping yourselves safe, you keep those around you safe. Thank you for doing your part to .

03/11/2021

Physical therapists are known through the healthcare field as the movement specialists. We don’t typically have direct access to x-rays, MRIs and things of the sort. These tend to be images of a certain body part while the patient is in one position.⠀
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In order to diagnose, we rely on our ability to observe how a patient moves, which can be a more accurate depiction of everyday life for the individual. ⠀
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Here is an example of a step down test; typically used when an individual complains of pain with going down stairs. ⠀
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One is a successful performance of the test, demonstrating minimal weakness and minimal range of motion limitations. ⠀
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The other, though exaggerated, shows several dysfunctional movements that will guide your Physical Therapist in pinpointing your deficits. ⠀
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Can you spot the differences?⠀
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Let’s work from the bottom up...⠀
a-foot- arch collapsing could signify mid foot instability. Believe it or not, an issue here can manifest itself all the way in your back. Don’t sleep on your feet. ⠀
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b-ankle- restricted ankle dorsiflexion (shin and foot coming closer together) can restrict your motion on the way down and your body might compensate by lifting the heel up a bit early. This can usually lead to added pain in the knee or facilitate an arch collapse. ⠀
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c- knee- the knee collapsing in can be due to compensations from the foot, the ankle or the hip. That’s where further investigation comes in. Weakness in the hip external rotators will make it difficult to keep the knee pointing forward. ⠀
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d- hip- a weak gluteus medius will impair your ability to maintain a stable pelvis, which cause one side to dip and as a result cause to sidebend. ⠀
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Surprising how much one simple movement can show you right?

03/05/2021

The popliteus is a tiny muscle in the back of your knee that aids with knee flexion and helps to rotate your tibia (lower leg) inwards when you are in a non-weight bearing position. Sometimes when this muscle gets overused or strained it can cause pain in the back of the knee. Oftentimes this can cause trigger points to form within the muscle, which are tight bands that, when palpated, can reproduce the pain a person is experiencing. This can be done manually by a physical therapist, or on your own also as a form of self myofascial release. ⠀
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To perform the self release, you can use a lacrosse ball and place the ball directly behind the crease of your knee. While maintaining the ball in this position, you can then apply overpressure on your shin and either manually or actively rotate your shin inward and outward. Repeat as needed until you feel a release.

02/17/2021

Please join us for our Webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 6pm! ⠀
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Our very own will be hosting a Zoom Webinar on Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00PM, and we would love for you to join us! , Dr. Elguizaoui, will be joining us as a panelist to discuss how Orthopedics and Physical Therapy can work together to benefit our patients.

02/15/2021

Stand up and fully straighten both your elbows.
If your throwing elbow doesn’t get as straight as your other one (looks like the first photo and not the second one), then you need to keep reading so you don’t injure yourself.
Research has shown that one of the issues pitchers have is they lose motion in their elbow after throwing and they end up with an elbow that doesn’t fully extend.
And a bent elbow (aka one that doesn’t fully extend) has been shown to be a risk factor for future injury.
At Evolve Physical Therapy we specialize in working with baseball players and can help you restore your elbow to normal mobility. So, if your elbow looks like the first photo and not the second, please give us