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Analyzing Running Gait: Factors to Consider

Abdominal Muscle Function After Diastasis Rectus Abominis (DRA)

Diastasis rectus abominis (DRA) is a condition most commonly seen in post-partum females, although it occasionally occurs in obese individuals of both sexes. In a nutshell, DRA is a splitting of the linea alba, the thin but tough membrane that runs the length of the rectus abdominis (RA) muscle that defines the “six-pack.” In some […]

Managing SI Joint Pain

Your sacroiliac, or SI joints create the junction between your spine and your pelvis. Although limited in movement, SI joints play a vital role during physical activity, absorbing shock from impact forces and transferring upper body forces to the pelvis and lower extremities. Your SI joints are supported by a strong network of ligaments and […]

Sleeping with Pinched Nerve Pain

A pinched nerve may be easy to sleep. Here are a few things you can do. How to sleep with pinched nerve in neck

Make NYDN Rehab Clinic Your Training Partner for the NYC Marathon

Ultrasound vs MRI for Detecting Tennis Elbow Tears

Chronic lateral epicondylitis — aka tennis elbow – is a painful condition caused by repetitive overuse of the forearm wrist extensor muscles that attach to the epicondyle of the humerus bone, just above your elbow. Although tennis elbow can occur at any age, the condition is most commonly reported in adults aged 35-60. Despite its […]

Recurring Hamstring Strains in Athletes

Hamstring strains are common in sports like football, soccer and other sports that demand high speed kicking, rapid directional changes, and quick deceleration. Dancers are also prone to hamstring strains, with 34 percent reporting at least a single incident. Once an athlete injures a hamstring, re-injury risk goes up, causing the athlete to play. The […]

Congratulations to Our 2017 Scholarship Winners!

NYDNRehab is pleased to announce our 2017 scholarship winners, Greg Stavinski and Daniel Kuchter. Congratulations! Scholarship applicants were required to demonstrate a strong interest in biomedical related research, and an understanding of biomechanics and movement science as applies to rehabilitation. They were also required to articulate their perspectives on technology’s role in the future of […]

How to Manage Muscle Knots

In most cases muscle knots, often called myofascial trigger points, are nothing more than a mere annoyance, causing mild to moderate pain when pressure is applied. However, depending on their location, muscle knots can cause referred pain in other areas of your body that is easy to misdiagnose. What exactly are muscle knots? The cells […]

The Link Between Myofascial Trigger Points and Pain