Come play, move, and connect with others at Central Park! At FuncPhysio Physical Therapy, we’re excited to announce the launch of our very own Pickleball Group — a fun and welcoming way to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors! We’ve already held three sessions, and each time, Read more…
A recent patient came in with pain in the left hip during flexion, describing a classic “impingement” sensation. The discomfort was especially noticeable when sitting and attempting to lift his knee toward his chest. His active hip flexion in sitting was clearly limited, and compensations such as trunk leaning were Read more…
Introduction “Sit up straight!”—many of us have heard this advice, but in today’s world of screens and long hours at desks, it’s easy to slip into a rounded posture without even realizing it. In this blog, I’ll share a real case where improving mobility—not just forcing a straighter back—helped a Read more…
[Cosmetic Acupuncture Trial Report] Rebalancing the Body Through Acupuncture What do you do when you want to relax?When I used to live in Japan, I’d take long baths whenever I felt tired—that was my go-to self-care routine. But now, my home only has a shower, and there’s no nearby sauna Read more…
This past weekend, the streets of Brooklyn were buzzing with excitement as thousands of runners took on the Brooklyn Half Marathon. Dr. Kosaki, Dr. YJ, and a big group from FuncPhysio running club participated this race. Before start The race kicked off early at 7:00 AM, and the first 10 Read more…
If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with stiffness, low energy, and poor posture after hours of computer work. Walking is often recommended to break up sitting time—but running offers even more powerful benefits. In this post, we’ll explain the Read more…
Introduction A meniscus tear is a common knee injury, often caused by trauma or degenerative changes over time. While many acute tears are managed surgically or with basic rehab, chronic cases—especially those left unaddressed—can continue to limit function years later. In my clinic, I recently treated a patient who had Read more…
Hello from the FuncPhysio Running Club! 🌸🏃♀️🏃♂️ With the arrival of spring, our radio exercise sessions, which were held over Zoom during the winter, will be returning to Central Park starting in April! Join us every Sunday at 9:00 AM for radio exercise, followed by our group run at 9:30 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…
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…
