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Grand Opening Celebration Event at Physical Therapy Now in Fox Chapel Nov 19th-Nov 23rd
Grand Opening Celebration! Physical Therapy Now- Fox Chapel
In order to provide a better service to our patients we have expanded to a new location within Hartwood Town Center, 3392 Saxonburg Blvd. Suite 330, Glenshaw, PA 15116. We are less than a 1/4 mile from our old location and are located between the “Greek Stop” restaurant and “Cajoli.
We are excited to bring Dr. Kira Steele and her amazing staff to our new facility so that our patients can have access to the best providers in the best of locations. We are accepting new patients as well.
During the entire week of Nov. 19th-23rd we will be CELEBRATING our GRAND OPENING!
During this week we will have door prizes, food, and the chance to win a TREMENDOUS grand prize to be revealed soon!!
Also only during this special week will be giving FREE evaluations for those who sign up and have pain. Click HERE to sign up before all appointments are taken.
If you would like to learn more about this please call (412) 406-8196.
Thank you and we can’t wait to see you!!
What can you do to jump higher and further?
Vertical leap and speed go hand in hand with the same posterior muscle groups controlling both motions.
For an athlete to appropriately move to the next level proper coaching and biomechanics must be initiated. In this video a Strength by PTN athlete improves his vertical leap from 14″ to 24″.
All athletes require some amount of speed and power to accomplish their goal of achieving their greatest potential. So how does one become fast and powerful to jump higher and run faster? You need these 5 things to be faster and stronger in your sport:
1) Strengthening of prime posterior muscle groups – Muscle groups such as your hamstrings, gluteals, and gastrocnemius muscles.
2) Proprioception- This refers to the speed and combination of coordinated muscle movements with the appropriate neurological input to accomplish a task.
3) Practice- The repetition of similar events as close to the goal as possible. For example if an athlete is attempting to jump higher in a high jump competition the athlete should be breaking down and practicing every aspect of the jump from the sprint before the jump to the placement of feet before lift off, to the coordinated movement of the body in the air.
4) Rest- Just as the body needs practice to accomplish the task the body needs rest. At the histological level stressed tissues need a break to catch up and regenerate.
5) Nutrition- An often forgotten part of an athlete’s performance, proper nutrition and hydration are vital to performance. You unfortunately are what you eat and the most competitive athletes have to be fueled by the proper food to provide the energy needed to sustain performance.
If you are interested in learning how to perform your personal best click here.
What is considered the best physical therapy in Pittsburgh, PA
In Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding areas of Cranberry Township, Fox Chapel, and Allegheny Valley-Harmar there are multiple places where one may receive Physical therapy. But what is considered the best practice of physical therapy? Where does one go to receive the best care?
Physical therapy is the practice of physical medicine, specifically within the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, or neurological systems. What this means is that if someone has pain in any joint, muscle, or tendon/ligament or a person has a problem with body moving then they should see a physical therapist.
A doctor of physical therapy is a highly skilled medical professional who is a scientist of body movement. The physical therapist will examine and diagnose abnormal body movement as it relates to pain and movement dysfunction within the body and correct body imbalances by releasing the tension of muscles, decreasing an inflammatory process by natural means, restoring joint positions and joint movement, and restoring the proper sequencing of muscle activity. The plan is always to restore a patient’s previous lifestyle so that a condition can be completely resolved without the need for long term treatment.
Physical therapists work in conjunction with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals who have specialties that compliment care to provide you with the best healthcare. Physical therapists do not use medication, injections, or surgery to solve musculoskeletal problems so a very good entry into the medical system is calling a physical therapy clinic directly. No referral is needed for most physical therapy clinics.
So what is the best physical therapy practice in and around Pittsburgh?
Not all physical therapy practice is the same. In most cases physical therapy is covered in-some or a portion by the health insurance that you have chosen. The good news is that if you choose to use your insurance every physical therapy practice is contracted to accept the same payment from you and the insurance company. So no matter where you go you will be responsible for the same payment on services. This is why you will want to go to a physical therapist who delivers exceptional care.
So how do you know where to go?
Physical therapy is the most successful when delivered by a seasoned physical therapist in an established physical therapy private practice. In this environment the physical therapist spends time getting to know your problem, getting to know your lifestyle and performing hands-on treatment, reestablishing restorative movement patterns, and more. The use of heat, cold, and electrical stimulation and other modalities can be used to assist the body in natural healing. A plan for recovery and lifestyle improvement will begin with a thorough evaluation of your condition, an established physical therapy diagnosis, and a plan for recovery. To receive the best treatment a relationship with a physical therapist should be established so that ongoing treatment can be evaluated and changed according to progress and goals.
If you would like to schedule a free phone conversation with a physical therapist to see if you there is a condition that they could help you with then CLICK HERE.
If you would like to schedule a direct physical therapy appointment with an established physical therapy practice because you have pain now then CLICK HERE
Best of Health,
Michael Ricchiuto MPT, EMT-P
