Supported Bridge Lie on your back with knees bent and your feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, and while doing so, place a block or rolled up towel under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. For a more challenging exercise, repeat the same steps without using the block for support. When lifting hips, try to arch to the point where your torso and hips become a straight line and your pelvis is level. Try not to arch too high. Hold for about 5 seconds while continuing to breathe and then slowly set yourself back down. EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE FOR CORE STRENGTH
DR . CARLO CHAN, PT, DPT STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Carlo Chan works at Recovery Physical Therapy’s Upper West Side office. After graduating with a B.S. in Biology from St. Thomas Aquinas College, he earned his DPT from Touro College School of Health Sciences in Manhattan. Carlo has over six years of experience working in orthopedic
outpatient practices in Manhattan. Carlo specializes in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, and has taken continuing education credits involving manual therapy techniques, Kinesio Taping and McKenzie techniques. He is also an active competitor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsuandsubmissiongrappling;ahobbywhichallowshimto relate to athletes trying to return to their respective sports. Carlo believes that one of the most satisfying aspects of being a physical therapist is seeing patients return to their previous level of function. Dr. Carlo practices at 207 West 79th Street, our Upper West Side New York City location. Call (212) 874-1550 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Carlo, today!
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DIRECT ACCESS WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Physical Therapy is Easier to Get Than You Think! • A physician referral • Therapy may begin
After more than a decade of providing physical therapy services for Manhattan’s Upper West Side residents, we have relocated to a brand- new facility at: 207 W79th Street (between Broadway and Amsterdam) Under the continued leadership of Carlo Chan, DPT, we remain committed to provide the best in musculoskeletal and neuromuscular rehabilitation. We welcome you to visit us and see for yourself what we can do to provide real solutions for any physical limitations or challenges you are struggling to manage on your own. Come see us with a referral from your physician or by “direct access;” all you need is to schedule an appointment to be evaluated and have a treatment plan designed for you. CLINIC NEWS: WE’VE MOVED!
with a full evaluation by a licenced physical therapist • Patients sent by their physician can choose where they want to receive therapy
no longer needed, whether you want a check-up, suffered a recent injury, or if you want to improve your overall health and wellness
Don’t let your pain hold you back. Call us today at (917) 763-7825 or visit our website at www.recoverypt.com.
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