Do you relate to feeling less motivated or more stressed during the winter months? Shorter days, reduced sunlight, and fewer opportunities to go outside all affect how our brain functions. Mental changes may feel like simple “stress,” but in reality, winter causes actual chemical changes in the brain. Why Mood Read more…
Have you ever tried to prevent pain or hoped exercise would fix your discomfort, only to find that once you started working out consistently, more issues showed up? Or the pain you wanted to solve… never really went away? One common reason: faulty movement patterns. Bilateral exercises can mask differences Read more…
What Brought Him In Mr. A had a left Total Hip Replacement (THR) 18 years ago. After the COVID period, his activity level dropped, his strength decreased, and walking became more effortful. He developed front-hip pain and had more difficulty with daily movements. He also felt less steady and worried Read more…
2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Guideline Update If you’ve noticed any of these signs: ⚠️ Hip or thigh pain when walking or standing⚠️ Morning stiffness or limited motion⚠️ Over 50 years old and feeling your hips getting “stuck” or stiff This one is for you! According to the American Physical Therapy Association Read more…
Do you notice a horizontal fold across your upper belly, like in the photo? That’s a sign of upper abdominal gripping. It means when the upper abs stay tense and pull the upper belly inward, creating that visible crease. In the video, you can see that during normal breathing, most Read more…
One of our clients felt discomfort on top of the right shoulder every time he did a shoulder press. We assessed and recorded his movement, and something caught our eyes. 👀 His right shoulder blade had limited upward rotation & protraction, and when lowering the weights, it dropped back too fast without control. This Read more…
Last weekend, I, physical therapist Hiroya Kosaki, ran my first NYC Marathon. It was an unforgettable experience that reminded me why I love both running and helping others move better through physical therapy. The day started early. At 5:00 AM, I took a shuttle bus from Bryant Park to the Read more…
