Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare: July 2015

Thursday, July 30, 2015

How to Find the Right PT for You!

If you’ve ever been injured or need post-surgery treatment you might find yourself looking for a physical therapist. However, before choosing one there are many things to consider in picking the best physical therapist for you. You should consider his/her qualifications, knowledge, and experience as you are putting your recovery treatment in their hands. Depending on the condition you need treated, it’s critical to choose a physical therapists who either specializes in that specific condition or has credible sources from past patients. Overall pick a physical therapy practice that has a friendly, clean, and welcoming environment.

Qualified physical therapists are licensed by the state after going through an extensive education where they gain knowledge on anatomy, physiology, body mechanics and many more. The best physical therapists are the ones that continue to educate and train themselves after being certified because there’s always more to learn. When choosing a physical therapist, you want someone who takes pride in what they do, is determined, and truly willing to get you on a road to recovery asap. Some key pointers you should consider when choosing a physical therapist are the location, hours, and insurance accepted as it should be convenient for you in all aspects. Lastly to get the best out of your treatment, you should look for a facility where the equipment should be up to date and in good quality. The last thing you want is using equipment that is old or in poor condition because it’ll hurt you instead of help you.

If you are looking for qualified physical therapists in the Finger Lakes Region, Lake Country Physical Therapy and Sportscare in Canandaigua is a great practice with excellent credentials. They take pride in treating their patients and building long- lasting relationships. Being in good hands with Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare will allow you to manage or get rid of your pain and strengthen your body to achieve an optimal outcome. The staff is welcoming, with many years of experience and have proven to be a reputable practice. Check them out today, you won’t be disappointed!

Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare PC offers the very best physical therapy in Ontario County. We treat all your wants and needs with our trusted and experienced Physical Therapists and staff. To begin to feel pain and stress free, start your Physical Therapy journey today and schedule your evaluation by calling (585) 396-1400.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Avoiding Running Injuries

When summer comes around, many people begin a health kick to secure that beach body they’ve always wanted. Running is a common theme among those trying to lose weight or just stay in shape. Unfortunately, running can lead to a plethora of different injuries all over the body. There are many factors that go into a runner experiencing an injury. It could be anything from the way they run or the surface they’ve been running on. Take these easy steps to ensure your safety when going out for a run.

The most important criteria for a runner is knowing their limits. If the body isn’t strong enough to support the four mile run it is currently on, it will start to show. As certain muscles in the leg begin to fatigue, other muscles and ligaments begin an attempt to compensate for them. Overcompensation can lead directly to injury and often in some cases they can be severe. When feeling fatigue in a certain part of the body, the runner becomes weary and slows their pace down.

Strengthening your entire body is also a good way to lessen the impact of the runners feet hitting the ground. Each and every time the foot is planted into the ground, there is a large amount of force that goes up the leg. Muscles are much better suited to take that impact and less of the brunt is put on important ligaments and tendons. Increasing muscle can also lead to better posture and proper running form.

One of the keys to running on a daily basis is recovery. Any aches or pains a runner might have should be treated with either physical therapy or rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). Rest is crucial because the body can’t take the beating it does every day when running. Ice, compression, and elevation help reduce inflammation and swelling. This will speed up the recovery process and reduce the risk of future of injury.

It is always good to get healthy and try to improve personal image but it could come at a cost with running injuries. Taking these simple steps can make running a more enjoyable and less painful activity

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Why ACL Tears Are More Common in Female Athletes

Tearing your ACL is a nightmare for any athlete, but for female athletes it poses an even greater risk. ACL tears usually happen as a result of non contact movements. These movements usually include jumping or making a lateral pivot. When athletes feel like their knee is buckling or they hear a “pop” sound, it is usually a sign that they have torn their ACL.

When it comes to ACL tears, it is 4-8 times more likely to happen to female athletes for many reasons. One reason this happens is because of the way that females land after they jump. Most females will land on straight knees after a jump. By landing on straight knee more stress is placed on the ligaments in the knee. The use and strength of the hamstring muscle in females also leads to ACL tears. Your hamstring muscle helps to prevent your tibia from moving too far forward. Females tend to have weaker hamstrings than males, and they also activate them much later in life than male athletes. The weaker hamstrings leads to a muscular imbalance between the hamstring and quadricep muscles. This imbalance increases a females risk for an ACL tear. Estrogen can also impact ligament strength which causes an ACL to be more easily torn.

It is important for females athletes to learn tips to prevent ACL tears. By changing the way you land after a jump, or by strengthening different parts of your body you can lower your risk of getting an ACL tear. When landing after a jump try to remain as quiet as possible. A soft landing means that your legs are not in “knock-kneed” position. Also when landing make sure your knees remain straight and that your chest is over your knees. It is important for female athletes to strengthen muscles that prevent your knees from buckling inwards. Exercises that can strengthen these muscles are lunges, squats, and step-ups. These exercises will strengthen your hip abductor muscles and in turn will lower your risk for an ACL tear.

As a female athlete it is important to know all about your muscles and their tendencies. Be sure to ask your coach or physical therapist about what exercises you can do to prevent a tear and strengthen your ACL.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

WHy you should go to lake country PT and Sportscare over other practices

Why You Should Go to Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare, PC Over Other Practices

by lakecountrypt, July 8, 2015

When you are choosing a physical therapist there are many things to consider. These things include their hours, their level of experience, the physical therapists themselves, the conditions they treat, and the methods they use for treatment. If you are looking for a physical therapist that meets all of these standards, look no further than Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare. Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare has both morning and evening appointments to accommodate you at any time depending on your schedule.
Our physical therapists have combined 48 years experiencing evaluating and treating many different types of conditions for all ages so you do not need to go through the hassle of seeing a doctor and getting a referral to be evaluated and treated at Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare. You can be seen when you feel that you need it.
Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare, PC founder and president, Zoe Fackelman, PT and Robert Christakos, PT, DPT, have been recognized for high performance standards since 1987. Their clients report 98% satisfaction with their care. Each client completes an initial and final online satisfaction and functional outcomes questionnaire. Our physical therapists nationally rank higher than 92% in improving function and getting people feeling better than expected in fewer visits.
We offer highly skilled pain-reduction techniques, hands-on therapies, self-care education, proven injury prevention education, and at-home exercise programs. Many people see significant results after their first visit.
Both Zoe and Robert are among the very few physical therapists certified at the highest level with a manual therapy technique to manage pain called primal or pain reflex release techniques (PRRT). They are also trained with Associated Awareness Techniques, a gentle hands on approach to manage chronic pain.
Zoe specializes in many therapeutic areas including orthopedics, sports injury prevention and rehab, TMJ, osteoporosis, spine care and pregnancy, continence care and pelvic pain for men and women.
Dr. Robert Christakos joined Lake Country Physical Therapy & Sportscare, PC in 2011. Dr. Christakos also specializes in orthopedics from head to toe, sports injury prevention and rehab, TMJ and spine care. He has extensive experience with arthritis, knee and hip replacements, balance and vertigo. At Lake County Physical Therapy & Sportscare, many different techniques are used in treating our patients with varying conditions. Fackelman and Christakos both use Graston Technique, Kinesio Taping, Spinal Decompression, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Iontophoresis and more to speed recovery.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Using Physical Therapy to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain

241 Parrish St., Suite A
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(585) 396-1400

Using Physical Therapy to Reduce Fibromyalgia Pain

by lakecountrypt, July 1, 2015

With over three million Americans suffering from fibromyalgia, it is a fairly common condition in this country. It is a painful disorder that includes widespread musculoskeletal pain. The discomfort is mainly in the muscles and joints while it creates tenderness throughout the body. These pains can alter everyday life as sleep and mood are impacted in a profound way. While there is no cure for fibromyalgia, physical therapy can combat the pain of this condition and even reduce future discomfort.
There are various types of physical therapy that can ease the pain of fibromyalgia. One major practice is hydrotherapy. It mixes in heating pads and cold compresses with the water exercises to yield maximum results. Cold compresses reduce pain and swelling in the targeted area and heat causes more blood to flow. This acts as a catalyst to stimulate normal bodily healing functions. These three together can help increase range of motion and reduce the pain caused by flare ups.
Stretching before any exercise is a must because it prepares your joints for the activity and warms them up. Many athletic activities can help reduce pain, especially yoga. Physical therapists have not only recommended it, but they have begun to incorporate it into their own systems as well. Due to the fact that it is a calm and relaxing exercise that is used to stretch out almost the entire body, it is perfect for fibromyalgia patients. The key to any exercise to combat pain is to start slow, keep a steady pace, and modify during differing amounts of stress.
A physical therapist’s job is to reduce pain and hasten the healing process of multiple ailments. They can use their expertise to drastically improve the condition of fibromyalgia. A therapy plan tailored around the disorder can not only lead to less pain, but a greater quality of life as a whole.