Part 2: importance of whole-body movement and specific exercises Why do we consider other body parts? Tennis swing necessitates coordinated movement involving the ankle, knee, hip, trunk, shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Research indicates that over half of the force exerted on the ball during a tennis swing originates from the Read more…
We had a great study gathering with Optometrists, Dentists, PTs and Trainers on July 17 2023 at FuncPhysio Physical Therapy in Manhattan. Fifteen professionals from different field learned about the basic science of PRI and discussed how each system influence each other. The Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) focuses on a Read more…
During my return to Japan in July 2023, I held a PRIISM Golf workshop in Japan. A practical workshop on PRIISM Golf, “Golf from the Body’s Perspective,” was held at the Umezato Country Club with young physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and trainers. The workshop was a great opportunity for aspiring golfers and Read more…
August 3, 2023: I was invited to speak at SPORTEC 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight during my temporary return to Japan. SPORTEC has been held since 2009 and is Japan’s largest comprehensive exhibition on the sports and health industry, where sports-related companies and organizations from around the world present their Read more…
Introduction Muscle strain is one of the most common injuries in sports. As a physical therapist, I have seen many athletes who returned to sports with no or minimal rehabilitation. Once the pain goes away, can we just return back to sports? ABSOLUTELY NO. After muscle injury, the muscle is Read more…
Do you have any heel or sole pain at the first step after waking up or after walking for a long distance? If so, you might have plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory response within the plantar fascia. It is one of the most common causes of the heel Read more…
JWN (Japan Women Network – New York) at NY FuncPhysio Post Pandemic, due to the impact of the pandemic, social activities such as wearing masks and remote work have become commonplace. These changes may unknowingly affect our physical and mental health. In this discussion, we will focus on the relationship Read more…
Welcome to FuncPhysio Team Dr. Kosaki is originally from Japan. After graduating from a physical therapy school in Japan in 2018, He worked at a university clinic for two years and gained clinical experience. He decided to come to U.S. because he felt he needed further skills in physical therapy Read more…
I want to talk about my specialty, “Breathing.” You might wonder, “Breathing?” It is the most common activity in human activity from the moment we birth, and we breathe more than 20,000 times a day. Imagine, if your breathing is not functioning properly, it can deeply affect musculoskeletal systems such Read more…
Dr. Stecco has organized and personally taught theoretical and practical courses about the Fascial Manipulation®︎ method on all five major continents. He is the author of more than 50 papers about fascia.
