10/27/2017

October 2017: Happy National Physical Therapy Month!

October is finally here and that means it is National Physical Therapy Month! We here at Farmingdale Physical Therapy West are encouraging you to learn of the many benefits of choosing physical therapy first when you have pain.    Choose PT over Opioids for Pain A major crisis we are facing in the United States…
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Pre Workout Nurtrition

10/18/2017

Pre-Workout Nutrition: What and When to Eat Before Workout

A Pre-workout snack is just as important as any other snack throughout the day. It provides you with the energy and nutrients to perform your best during your workout. But, that is, only if you eat the right kind of foods. Processed foods or a large serving of fatty foods can make you feel sluggish…
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10/16/2017

3 Most Common Shoulder Problems

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons describe the shoulder as several joints that combine with the muscles and the tendons to provide a large range of motion in the arm. Many shoulder problems are caused by the deterioration of soft tissues in the shoulder region. Too much repeated usage of the shoulder from manual labor…
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Battle Ropes

10/12/2017

What Comes First: Cardio or Strength Training?

Cardio is a vital part of any workout regime whether it is for weight loss, bodybuilding, strength training, or sports training. It increases our endurance levels and is also an important way to preventing all sorts of health problems and diseases. But, when is the best time to do cardio? Recent studies show doing cardio…
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10/03/2017

Cheat Meal Strategies To Help With Weight Loss

Fried Oreos, cheesy fries topped with bacon and double deep-dish pizza. This is what cheat meals are made of. But often more than not, it’s also the quickest way to add extra pounds around your midsection. A cheat meal, according to bodybuilding.com is eating something that is not usually a part of your diet. The…
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