Author Archives: Farmingdale PT East

Patellofemoral Syndrome

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Patellofemoral syndrome is a condition that is categorized by pain around the kneecap; also referred to as “runner’s knee”. Although this type of pain can happen to a variety of people, it is most common in … Continue reading →

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National Arthritis Awareness Month

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale In recognition of National Arthritis Awareness Month this May, all of us here at Farmingdale Physical Therapy East would like to raise awareness for this condition as well as to discuss the importance of treatment for … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Therapeutic Ultrasound

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Therapeutic ultrasound therapy is a cutting-edge modality that uses ultrasonic sound waves to heal a wide range of different injuries and ailments. Therapeutic ultrasounds are specifically designed for healing muscle and tissue injuries. For this procedure, … Continue reading →

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Hip Bursitis

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Hip bursitis is caused by the inflammation of the bursa which is located in the hip. It is has been described as one of the leading causes of hip pain. Dealing with this pain can be … Continue reading →

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Preventing Sprained Ankles

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Are you worried about spraining your ankle? At Farmingdale Physical Therapy East, we can show you the proper exercise techniques that prevent these types of injuries from happening. Our physical therapists treat those with all kinds of … Continue reading →

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TMJ

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Suffering from jaw pain? Do you constantly grind your teeth? Have pain associated with your ears or face? If so, there’s a good chance you might have TMJ.  Short for temporomandibular joint, TMJ affects roughly 15% … Continue reading →

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Physical Therapy in Farmingdale Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition in which the tendons in the carpal tunnel become inflamed and exert pressure on the median nerve of the arm. This causes a variety of symptoms including tingling, … Continue reading →

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Preventing Spring Sports Injuries

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Sports Injuries – Physical Therapy in Farmingdale In order to win and play at your highest level this spring sports season, you’ll need to prevent injuries. This may seem challenging because injuries can occur at any time, however, there are … Continue reading →

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Physical therapy for workplace injuries

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Workplace Injuries – Physical Therapy in Farmingdale When an employee gets injured at work, it is essential that they receive the best treatment in order to return back to their previous state of health and back to work. The best … Continue reading →

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Why Does My Neck Hurt?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Farmingdale PT East

Have you ever woken up in the morning and thought, “why does my neck hurt?” Do you always experience some type of neck pain and don’t know where it occurs from? According to statistics, 85 percent of Americans have neck … Continue reading →

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