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Beat the Heat for the Athlete

Reading Time: 3 minutesSummer heat is peaking all the highs just in time for the return to sports training. As much as everyone wants to get back on the field, our athletes must prepare themselves to train in the heat. Prior to the beginning of summer practice, athletes must go through what is called acclimatization. This is the […]

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Why Does My Hip Hurt? Deciphering Hip Pain in Athletes

Reading Time: 7 minutesHave you ever wondered what type of injury can sideline an athlete? From knee blowouts to Achilles tendon tears, the lower body plays a huge role in almost every sport imaginable. It should not come as a surprise, then, that hip injuries can be equally devastating. The hip is a large joint that plays multiple

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8 Most Common Running Injuries and Prevention Tips

Reading Time: 6 minutesBetween training for a marathon or a form of stress management, running is loved by many and is considered to be a staple when it comes to working out. And, not to mention, it’s free to get started. But running has its downsides, too. There are a variety of muscles that work together while running

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Understanding Frozen Shoulder With Dr. Claudia Ginsberg

Reading Time: 11 minutesToday’s blog is based on a conversation that Dr.Natty had on the Myokinetix podcast with Dr. Claudia Ginsburg of Tri-County Orthopedics. Dr. Ginsberg is an expert in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. She received her undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College and attended medical school at Cornell University. Currently, she’s a team physician for a

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How To Find The Right Physical Therapist For An Athlete

Reading Time: 4 minutesAnyone playing any sport, especially a high contact sport like football, has the potential to get injured – And when you do, you have to find the right physical therapist for you! I know as a physical therapist, I’ve seen how important it is that a patient is with the right physical therapist. About 5

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Baseball or Softball Shoulder Pain: Answers to Your Questions

Reading Time: 7 minutesLet’s face it, there aren’t many sports that require as much overhead action as baseball and softball. Unfortunately, this means that your athlete is guaranteed to repeat the same throwing motions over and over again, and pitchers even more so. As a result, he or she is highly susceptible to injuries in the upper body,

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How To Tell If Your Kid Is Ready to Play After an ACL Tear

Reading Time: 6 minutesHearing about a player who suffered an ACL tear is tough. Watching your own child go through it can feel downright impossible. From the injury to surgery to rehab, there’s no denying that recovery from an ACL tear is a long road. Recovery can take months and result in missed games, frustration, and a ton

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Why Back Surgery for Lower Back Pain Is Not A Solution

Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know that we do 200% more back surgeries in this country compared to any other Country? YIKES! You would think we would have more resolution than that with back pain, yet back pain is still a huge problem. Eight out of 10 Americans will experience lower back pain at least once during their

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New Year, New Clinic, and A New Place For YOU to Thrive

Reading Time: 2 minutesDr. Natty here from Myokinetix Physical Therapy and Performance I am excited to introduce you to our NEW LOCATION in East Hanover, NJ This place was a vision of mine since I started my practice in 2018. It’s an ideal environment for everyone to THRIVE to be BETTER VERSIONS of themselves. My goal was to

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