Interval training often sounds like something reserved for weight loss programs or high-performance athletes pushing at very high intensity. Many people associate it with sprinting, extreme fatigue, or workouts that feel overwhelming. In reality, interval training plays many different roles and can be surprisingly easy to start. When designed properly, Read more…
Shockwave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT) — often described as the sound of healing — has been increasingly discussed in physical therapy, including a recent feature in APTA Magazine. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to reach deep tissues through the skin. It is not electrical stimulation and not heat therapy. Instead, it delivers mechanical energy that Read more…
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…
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…
In just two weeks, I’ll be running the New York City Marathon — a goal I’ve been training toward for the past two years. At FuncPhysio, we have a T-shirt that says “Persistence Pays Off” on the back. This simple phrase perfectly describes my running journey. Training for a marathon Read more…
Last weekend, we hosted a successful Running Workshop at FuncPhysio Physical Therapy, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us! Dr. YJ kicked off the evening with a deep dive into the physiology of running and various training methods to improve performance and prevent injury. Participants gained valuable insights into 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…
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…
