Dance may look effortless, but it requires a lot of strength, flexibility and stamina. It also comes with a high risk of injuries. Dancing is all about the strain that it can put on ones body. If you are performing a sport at an elite level, there is usually the risk...
Our knee is the most complicated and largest joint in our body. It’s also the most vulnerable because it bears enormous weight and pressure loads while providing flexible movement. When we walk, our knees support 1.5 times our body weight; climbing stairs is about 3-4 times our body weight and...
When choosing a physical therapist, there are many factors to consider. From the amount of time spent with your physical therapist to whether the exercises prescribed were practiced within the session, the following briefly summarizes what to look for. Time spent with your physical therapist Typically, the quality of a...
Heart Health and Physical Therapy Edison, New Jersey At Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, we understand the vital role physical activity plays in ensuring heart health. According the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes of physical activity for five days per week can greatly reduce your risk of heart...
Common Causes of Shoulder Pain The shoulder has a wide and versatile range of motion. When something goes wrong with our shoulder, it hampers our ability to move freely and can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. The shoulder is made up of multiple tendons and muscles that...
Tennis Elbow Also known as Lateral Epicondylitis, tennis elbow is a condition in which a patient experiences major pain in lateral elbow. The pain is mostly triggered by over activity. When you use your arm constantly in some kind of repetitive motion, the tendons present at the end of the...
Health Plus Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Edison Recommends tips for staying warm during cold weather this winter It’s starts of winter and holiday season now just around the corner and Ridiculously cold temperatures will be frizzing new jersey. When the temperature drop below the point of our comfort zone,...
Plantar Fasciitis Your foot may develop thick and fibrous bands of tissue that are known as ”fascia”. These can reach from the heel to the toes. The tissues offer support to the arch of your foot and the muscles. If they get overly stretched, small tears may develop in their...
Why you should come in at Health Plus PT for physical therapy in Edison when you’re in pain We all deal with pain in some point of time in our lifetime, and it often makes some otherwise mindless that much more difficult. In most of the cases, this pain may...
Need A Physical Therapist in Edison, NJ? At Health Plus Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, our physical therapists are licensed professionals who help you to live pain free life and restore range of motion and strength in injured or disabled areas of the body. Doctors frequently recommend physical therapy as...