Jeffrey J. Sanoian Physical Therapy

Wishing a Merry Christmas to my PT family and friends.

SNOW SHOVELING TIPS It’s that time of year again! According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 158,000 people were treated in emergency rooms, doctors’ offices, and clinics for injuries that happened while shoveling or removing ice and snow manually. Snow shoveling is a common cause for back pain and lumbar injuries, however there are ways to prevent these from occurring. Proper mechanics and technique can help decrease post-shoveling low back pain. R...emember work smarter not harder. * Lift with your legs, not your back: When shoveling snow we tend to bend forward putting a lot of stress on the lumbar spine, which increases the risk of injury or flare up of low back pain. In order to prevent this, try to squat down by bending at your knees lift the snow using your legs instead of your back. * Turn with your feet: When we twist with our feet planted we are mostly twisting using our low back. A better way to turn with a * heavy load is to keep the core tight and lock the arms into your side while pivoting using your feet. Using these mechanics will help decrease load on the spine and help prevent injury. * Grip snow shovel with hands apart: Gripping the shovel with your hands together can create a longer lever arm, which in turn makes it harder to lift the shovel filled with snow. Having one hand toward the handle and one hand further down towards the shovel will improve force distribution and decrease stress on the body while snow shoveling. It will make the pile of snow seem like less than it is. * Take breaks: Muscle fatigue can cause our mechanics to break down, putting us at risk for injury. Be sure to take plenty of breaks in order to keep your muscles in good condition and maintain good mechanics. * Shovel smaller loads of snow: Only shovel a load you can handle while maintaining all the mechanics above. If the load is too heavy and compensations are occurring, your mechanics suffer. When mechanics suffer, the risk for injury increases. Only shovel loads you can handle! Safe snow shoveling is important to prevent injuries that will affect the ability to participate in daily life. It is important to maintain proper mechanics and decrease risk of injury in order to stay healthy and active throughout the winter. If you or someone you love are experiencing any aches and/or pains, then schedule an appointment with us. 845-638-1181 Hands on therapy for your rehabilitation needs

Happy Hannukah to my PT family and friends

This is an old article but very complete in terms of information that may prevent injury and assist in muscular performance when used appropriately.

HOME CARE PT NOW AVAILABLE I have extended physical therapy treatment outside the clinic to the convenience of your home starting this week. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and the current state of the pandemic has heightened to new levels. It is important to be diligent, safe, and reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. The home visit is a 45 minute treatment session and will consist of therapeutic exercises and a home exercise program.... Some modalities may also be available dependent upon individual need. I will continue to treat at the clinic maintaining proper spacing and safety measures including private rooms for each session as requested. If you are interested the home care service please contact our office (845-639-1181) for specifics and scheduling. Thank you and stay safe. Jeff Sanoian MS PT

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Its ok to use a back brace initially, however; active engagement of the musculature around the spine is better in the long run for strengthening and stabilization to maintain a proper postural alignment with activities of daily living.

This artwork signifies our business model and has always been hands on therapy with a caring individualized approach to reach your therapy goals. Call us today if you need some PT. (845)639-1181

Happy New Year to my PT family and friends that celebrate!

The benefits of squats are listed in the article and yes they do help your abs. It’s a generally informative article.

You can add Voltarin to the list. It’s fairly effective as for joint inflammation. I would give it a 30-40 percent relief based upon patient usage.

Happy Labor Day to my PT family and friends! Be safe and enjoy!

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