Category Archives: Farmingdale Physical Therapy

The Choice Is Yours: Take Your Physical Therapy Script to the Practice of Your Choice

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Farmingdale PT East

When your doctor provides a prescription for physical therapy, it’s easy to assume you must follow their recommendation to the letter. Many patients think, “I have no choice,” or “I have to go to the clinic they suggested.” The truth … Continue reading →

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Arthritis in Cooler Weather: How Physical Therapy Can Keep You Moving

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Farmingdale PT East

As the temperatures drop, many people with arthritis notice their joints feeling stiffer or more sensitive. Even small tasks, like walking around the house, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries, can become uncomfortable. Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean slower days … Continue reading →

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National Physical Therapy Month: Restoring Strength, Confidence, and Independence

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Farmingdale PT East

October is National Physical Therapy Month—a time to celebrate the transformative impact physical therapists have on people’s lives. Physical therapy isn’t just about recovering from injuries; it’s about building strength, improving mobility, and empowering people to live life with less … Continue reading →

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What Is Direct Access For Physical Therapy?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Farmingdale PT East

Each year it seems as if healthcare costs and insurance premiums continue to rise.  For members of the geriatric population, this means that simply getting older can put them under a financial burden.  However, thanks to the Direct Access law, … Continue reading →

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What Should I Look for When Choosing a Physical Therapist?

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

Finding the right physical therapy practice for you can seem daunting if you’re tackling it on your own. It can involve making a bunch of phone calls and doing lots of online research to find a practice that’s right for … Continue reading →

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Workplace Injuries

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

Have you found that your job has been doing more harm to your body than good? Well, there are several common workplace injuries that can be affecting you. If this is the care for you, don’t let your occupation continue … Continue reading →

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Do I Have A Stress Fracture?

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

A stress fracture occurs when muscles become fatigued and overused. The surrounding muscles of the affected area will eventually “overload” and transfer the excess stress to the bone. This causes a slight crack that is considered a stress fracture. A … Continue reading →

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What is Bursitis?

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

If you have been experiencing pain, stiffness, and swelling in your hips, shoulder, elbow, or knee, you may be suffering from bursitis. Bursitis is an inflammation of the joints in these specific areas. More specifically, bursitis occurs when the small … Continue reading →

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How can PT relieve my arthritis pain?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

Arthritis pain can make everyday activities feel painful and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, arthritis is a condition you have to live with, yet many treatments can help reduce your pain and improve your quality of life. One of those treatments being Physical … Continue reading →

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Poor Posture and Neck Pain

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Farmingdale PT East

  Poor Posture and Neck Pain Have you been experiencing pain or discomfort in your neck, but can’t pinpoint a reason for it? In many cases, this could be due to having poor posture. A variety of factors could have … Continue reading →

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