Man holds his elbow by the hand. Pain zone in the arm and bone illustration

09/02/2021

Physical Therapy for Elbow Injuries 

Nobody should have to live with pain.  Whether acute, chronic or a mobility issue, at Farmingdale Physical Therapy West, we’re passionate about guiding our patients to complete recoveries. Many favorite recreational activities give people something to look forward to in their spare time, but can take a toll on our bodies. For example, tennis and…
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Photo of tired young businessman sitting in office while stretching

08/11/2021

The Dangerous Effects of Sitting

Unfortunately, as a result of the demands on our lifestyles whether at home or at work, we have become more sedentary than ever before. Whether we sit at a work desk for 8 hours a day, sit in on conference calls, shop for food or clothes at home rather than run typical errands, we have become more inactive than ever before.


Activity Cardio Control Digital Mobility Exercise Athlete Concept

08/01/2021

The Top 2 Fitness Apps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Nowadays, technology dictates just about everything we do. If we need a ride to work, somewhere to stay on vacation, want to know the name of a song or to furnish a new apartment, a couple of swipes and pushes of a button is all it takes to make it happen almost instantly. Obviously, all…
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07/19/2021

Proper Work Area Ergonomics

Nowadays, a huge percentage of employees work full-time jobs in office settings. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with this. However, it’s no secret that most of these positions are sedentary. Basically, this means that these jobs require sitting in a motionless, sitting position. Generally, this describes the entire day.  Obviously, as physical therapists, our patients’…
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Woman on the beach holding her knee after running

06/30/2021

ACL Injuries are a Growing Problem, Especially for Women

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four that keeps the knee in place. When you tear it, it is very difficult to do anything. 2 million people tear their ACL every year. Physical therapists are noticing a trend in ACL injuries, especially for women. An ACL injury can put patients out of work…
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