For many people, knee pain can be a way of life, limiting their ability to climb stairs, squat down to get something off the floor, enjoy long walks, shopping and a host of other daily activities. The knee joint is one of the most complicated joints in the body and has to bear up to 6 times your body weight with running or jumping. This incredible joint has to move over a million times each year and over 80 million times over a lifetime. This is also the reason why things can go wrong, causing injury and pain.
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55whohavestrongerglutealsandquadriceps, tend tohave lessbackpain and more ability to do daily activities. 3. Exerciseregularly.Whilethis isgood forthewholebody,thekneesespecially need exercise to keep their cartilage healthy. The cartilage does not have muchbloodsupplyandrequires itsnutrition from jointfluid.Mostofthe joint fluid absorbs into the cartilage only through movement and compression of the knee. Therefore, it is important to do weight bearing exercise such as walking, running and other sports. However, if you have arthritis, it is advised todomore low-impactactivitiessuchasbiking,ellipticalmachines, aquatic exercises, etc. Having a regular physical therapy checkup ensures that your joints are working at their peak performance. In addition, any problems will be discovered early, preventing the onset of arthritis and joint injury. If you do have arthritis or have had surgery, then a regular physical therapy checkup is especially important. If your attention is on that sore knee, then it is time you called us for a free knee joint analysis. Talk to one of our expert physical therapists today and see how life can be with freely moving knees. PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT Many people think that they need a prescription from a doctor in order to be seen by a Physical Therapist. However, New York State has adopted the DIRECT ACCESS policy which allows patients to receive evaluation and treatment for up to 10 visits within 30 days without a prescription. This month’s patient spotlight, Michael Cirigliano, (owner of Cirigliano Agency of Patchogue), is grateful that he came in to see us at Professional Care Physical Therapy when he did. While preparing for the annual Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Murphy RUN AROUND THE LAKE in June, Michael began experiencing pain in his right knee. After a full evaluation by Dr. George Ciresi of ProCare, it was determined that there may be a possible tear in his meniscus. After a visit with Dr. James Paci, Orthopaedic Surgeon of Orlin and Cohen and a scheduled MRI, the tear was confirmed and surgery has been scheduled. Dr. Paci recommended that Michael continue
For many people, knee pain can be a way of life, limiting their ability to climb stairs, squat down to get something off the floor, enjoy long walks, shopping and a host of other daily activities. The knee joint is one of the most complicated joints in the body and has to bear up to 6 times your body weight with running or jumping. This incredible joint has to move over a million times each year and over 80 million times over a lifetime. This is also the reason why things can go wrong, causing injury and pain. Just liketakingcareofyourheart,your jointsneedattentiontomaintainahealthy state. Here are easy ways for you to take care of your knees, avoiding arthritis and other joint problems: 1. Stretch your hamstrings, quadriceps and adductor muscles each day. By keeping these muscles flexible, the forces on your knee joints can be balanced, allowing your joint to bend, rotate and for your patella (kneecap) to track properly. 2. Keepthemusclesaroundyourhipsandkneesstrong.Especiallythegluteals and quadriceps muscles. Studies show that those adults, especially over
Meet Our New Physical Therapist DR. PATRICK CORLEY!
DR. PATRICK CORLEY grew up in Huntington, New York and graduated from Chaminade High School. Patrick was accepted into and successfully completed Chaminade’s Collegiate program. He attended the University of Scranton for his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science with a concentration in Nutrition. Patrick transferred all 37 credits from the Collegiate Program and graduated undergrad a year early in 2011. Patrick utilized the year between graduating and starting Graduate School to get acclimated with Outpatient Physical Therapy where he learned the importance of connecting with people and building relationships amongst patients & staff while focusing on the ultimate goal of improving the lives of others. Patrick returned to the University of Scranton’s Doctorate program and graduated in 2015 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Dr. Corley was able to attain clinical experience with multiple-valued mentors who focused on manual therapy and higher-level critical thinking with treatments including but not limited to Neurokinetic Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation, and the Maitland approach. In addition to outpatient experience, Patrick has had clinical experience with Mercy Hospital in Acute Rehab where he saw the impact that can be made in the earlier stages of recovery with life-changing episodes including patients who have suffered strokes and significant neurological deficits. This helped form the foundation of Patrick’s belief that there is no limitation to recovery and that given focus, determination, and the appropriate treatment plan anyone can improve their overall function. Patrick has seen some excellent results in this regard with chronic neurological patients including those who suffer from Mulitple Sclerosis, Strokes/Cerebrovascular Accidents, and Parkinson’s Disease in the Outpatient setting. Dr. Corley is returning from practicing in Georgia where he has experience as a Clinic Director and was exposed to interventions outside the scope of the New York Practice Act including Dry Needling. These different experiences have molded Patrick’s overall approach in delivering high-level multi-modal care to those who need it most. Dr. Corley is actively pursuing a COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) certification as well as an (OCS) Orthopedic Certified Specialist certification. Dr. Corley’s clinical interests including Spine (especially cervical and lumbar radiculopathies (i.e., pinched nerves), chronic muscle pattern dysfunctions, and vestibular deficits. Dr. Corley also spends free time working towards his own personal fitness goals including training for half-marathons and focusing on Cardiovascular Health with involvement in a charity created by his brother. his physical therapy plan prior to surgery, in an effort to help increase range of motion, strength and improve functional mobility. Michael has been making incredible progress during his visits and we know that his hard work and determination will continue to progress, even after his surgery. “ I look forward to coming to my rehab appointments. The office is fun and enjoyable, and the staff is a pleasure to be around, which is a nice distraction on the days that I need it most. From the beginning of my journey, there was a clearly designed plan that was set into place for my rehabilitation. Even though I was seen initially for the pain in my knee, Dr. Ciresi was able to help me with discomfort and tightness in my Achilles Tendon, an issue that I had surgery for years prior. I am looking forward to the post surgery therapy and working with the wonderful ProCare team to get back to running. ”
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK The PROCARE IN PINK Team took to the boardwalk at Jones Beach in support of our SURVIVOR Audrey Gallo, and all breast cancer warriors at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, on Sunday, October 20th. The American Cancer Society started Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks to unite communities in the fight against this deadly disease. Today, Making Strides is the largest network of breast cancer events in the nation - and they do more than just walk! The organization raises money to help the American Cancer Society fund groundbreaking breast cancer research and provide patient services like free rides to chemotherapy appointments, free places to stay near treatment, and a live 24/7 cancer helpline. For more information on this organization and how you can help, please visit www.makingstrideswalk.org.
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