Marcel Jacobs PT – Midtown Manhattan Physical Therapy in NYC
Finding the right plan for one’s health and well-being is a real issue. It is often pushed further down the road by insurance protocols and limitations. However, physical therapy has been among the services with limits imposed, although it is the most important service in helping with recovery and rehabilitation. Taking a look at a …
Exercise is always excellent for your health but must be done safely. There may be some injuries involved, but no worries! Here are a couple of simple tips from a top NYC therapist, and you can keep the chance at a minimum and be injury-free. Common Workout Injuries and their Prevention Here, we’ll discuss some …
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Pain is a part of the universal human experience. It acts normally as a messaging system to alert us of probable danger. It, at times, signals an injury. However, chronic pain is a whole different ball game. The discomfort becomes a chronic condition when it does not go away after six months. The truth is …
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Health care has been an important part of physical therapy. It provides a means for rehabilitation and pain treatment. However, as medicine and technology progress, every domain of human activity is open to change and innovation. Where physical therapy heads in the future will be individual-centric, personalized service instead of the one-size-fits-all model. From wearable …
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Musculoskeletal disorders are common results of poor ergonomics, ranging from the very common carpal tunnel syndrome to more severe conditions like arthritis and chronic lower back pain. As a physical therapist, I’ve seen the impact of office ergonomics on health firsthand. This post aims to guide you through the essentials of ergonomic setups, adjustments to …
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In pursuing holistic wellness and personal growth, we often compartmentalize our approaches. Physical therapy for the body, counseling for the mind, and life coaching for goals are seen as separate paths. But what if a synergy could be found by combining two seemingly disparate practices: life coaching and physical therapy? Let’s discover! Life Coaching vs …
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According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately two in five adults have encountered back discomfort over the past quarter. Whether you fall into this statistic or not, it’s crucial to understand that enduring back pain is neither a given nor unending. Several tips can assist you in steering clear of …
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Back pain is very common, affecting people from all age groups. However, it is way more common in elderly individuals. Reports show that this motive is one of the top reasons to seek medical care in hospitals (I can vouch for that). According to the National Health Service (NHS), back pain accounts for 11% of …
Have you ever considered your food choices as a powerful tool for boosting your recovery in physical therapy? Although movement, muscular strength, and relaxation play crucial roles in healing, the immense impact of what we eat often goes unnoticed. Join us in understanding how your dietary habits can speed up your body’s healing process. We’ve …
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“A good night’s sleep is critical for good health.” -CDC Sleep enhances your brain’s plasticity, which is the ability of brain structures to prevent their deterioration for as long as possible. Healthy sleeping patterns tend to enhance the outcomes of the rehabilitation process.[1] At Marcel Jacobs PT, we promote healthier sleeping patterns by providing evidence-based …
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