If you’ve spent time in a gym or around physical therapists, you’ve likely heard the advice:
“Never let your knees go over your toes!”
This myth has been around for years, but the reality is—your knees should go over your toes—especially during physical therapy and rehab.
Are pain and stiffness holding you back from running your best? If you’re tired of reaching for Advil like it’s candy and feeling like something is just not right with your stride, it’s time to consider a more proactive approach—physical therapy tailored specifically for runners.
At Cohen Health and Performance (CHP), we are frequently asked a critical question when someone first seeks our help for pain and limitations interfering with their active lifestyle: Do you accept health insurance?
This is a completely reasonable question, but the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no.
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training, and we frequently use it in physical therapy to help patients recover from injuries, maintain muscle strength and mitigate muscle loss. We’ve received many questions about how BFR works, so let’s dive into its benefits and who might benefit from it.
If you’re an active adult or even a high school athlete dealing with low back pain, you might be tempted to rely on a weight belt when lifting. But as a sports physical therapy professional that sees many patients struggling with back pain, I don’t recommend it. Here’s why:
When it comes to sports recovery, athletes today have access to an overwhelming number of tools—foam rollers, ice baths, saunas, compression boots, and more. But what’s actually worth your time? And what recovery methods truly make a difference?
