Panic attack in public place. Woman having panic disorder in city.

12/01/2021

How Physical Therapy Helps Patients With Anxiety/Depression

Physical therapy can have a colossal impact on someone’s life. Often, these benefits involve physical health advancements – like strength, power, endurance, balance and mobility. While researchers recognize the many cognitive and emotional values, we tend to think of them solely as a means of physical healing.   However, physical therapy can improve much more than…
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Any activity that requires repetitive actions can result in acute or chronic pain, and raking is no exception. In this post, we’ll list how you can safely rake your leaves without ending up in pain.

11/24/2021

How to Rake Leaves Safely This Fall

It’s autumn again!  And while we’re lucky enough on Long Island to enjoy the crisp temperatures and sweater weather that fall affords us, it has a few drawbacks, too. Of course, who doesn’t love hot drinks, throwing on sweaters and sitting by a crackling fire? However, autumn also means a lot of leaves on the…
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Healthy life style concept, doctor writing, diet and losing weight

10/12/2021

How to be Healthier, Stronger, and More Active

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, you know that being healthier, stronger and more active often seems unattainable. Fortunately, the key to a more active lifestyle is simpler than you think. With a few reliable guidelines, you could be well on your way to a significantly healthier lifestyle. Of course, physical therapy can help you achieve levels…
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treating knee pain prior to reconstructive surgery

10/01/2021

Physical Therapy: Pre & Post-Op Treatment

We know very well how tough it can be to go through surgery. In fact, we often do all we can to steer patients away from it. We develop many of our treatment plans for the purpose of healing injuries without prescription painkillers or invasive procedures. However, in many cases, there’s simply no avoiding it.…
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10/01/2021

Breast Cancer: The Benefits of Physical Therapy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. More than 15,000 women are diagnosed with Breast Cancer every year on Long Island. This is why at Farmingdale Physical Therapy we see the overwhelming necessity to aid in Breast Cancer recovery. We have the tools necessary to ease your pain, improve function and get you on the road…
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