Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates from the lower back down the leg. It results from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica can significantly impact daily life, making movement and sitting uncomfortable. Causes of Sciatica Sciatica Read more…
When you hear the term “core strength,” what comes to mind? For some, it might conjure images of six-pack abs. For others, it may evoke thoughts of balance and stability or a rigid, immovable midsection. While these interpretations capture aspects of core strength, they don’t paint the full picture. The Read more…
The Value of Balloon Blowing Exercises for Optimal Breathing and Posture At FuncPhysio Physical Therapy in New York City, we utilize innovative techniques like balloon blowing exercises to optimize breathing patterns, improve posture, and enhance core stability. This unique approach can help address a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including low Read more…
In 1971, podiatrist and professor, Merton Root, literally wrote the book on foot disorders that have a biomechanical cause. His Normal and Abnormal Function of the Foot revolutionized our understanding of the biomechanics of the foot and ankle during walking and running, and also identified the single most destructive mechanical Read more…
Physical therapy patients are often told that a “muscle imbalance” is to blame for the pain and movement limitations that are troubling them. But what is a muscle imbalance, exactly? “Quad Dominance” We’ll begin to answer this question by describing a very common muscle imbalance called quadriceps (or “quad”) dominance. Read more…
Core Stability = Diaphragmatic Breathing For many people, chronic back pain, neck pain, headache, and a host of other ailments can be linked back to a common cause: losing the habit of diaphragmatic breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing is an even expansion of the ribcage, produced by the diaphragm muscle in coordination Read more…
LPGA Tour Players Visit FuncPhysio Physical Therapy New York for Body Care! Featuring Mone Inami Located in New York, FuncPhysio is renowned for providing top-notch physical care to everyone from professional athletes to the general public. Recently, our clinic was visited by top LPGA Tour players, including Japan’s golf star, Read more…
“Harmonizing Health Through Postural Restoration: A Holistic Approach to Sensory Integration in Healthcare” In the heart of New York City, on November 13th, healthcare professionals from diverse fields came together (with online participants) at FuncPhysio Physical Therapy for a transformative workshop. Hosted by the esteemed Yohei Takada, PT, this workshop Read more…
We were honored to welcome Ron Hruska, the founder of the Postural Restoration Institute, to Funcphysio recently. This is third time that Ron visited at FuncPhysio. His expertise and pioneering approach to postural restoration have been transformative in the field. During his visit, he provided invaluable treatment advice, further enriching Read more…
Visiting Dr. Nalder, a renowned dentist located in Midtown Manhattan, was an enlightening experience for me. Our primary objective was to collaboratively treat one of his patients in need of a dental appliance. The relationship between dentistry and other medical disciplines is often underestimated, but in reality, they are deeply Read more…
