Capital Area Physical Therapy Videos: Lumbar & Rib Thrust Manipulation
Rib Thrust Manuplation In this video, Dr. Gaetano is using a technique to mobilize Tom's ribs. The rib cage kind of wraps around from the thoracic spine forward [...]
Physical Therapy For Post Concussion Syndrome
by Lisa Bodratti, PT, DPT What is a concussion? A concussion is a trauma to the head. Trauma can occur in a direct (your head hits another object) or [...]
CAPT welcomes massage therapist Tom Ford
Capital Area Physical Therapy and Wellness is excited to introduce Tom Ford as the newest member of our team. A graduate of The Center for Natural Wellness School of [...]
Physical Therapy for Bunions – Symptoms and Treatment
Can physical therapy help bunions? What is a bunion? The medical term for what is commonly referred to as a bunion is hallux valgus. Those large bumps that appear next to the [...]
Capital Area Physical Therapy & Adirondack Thunder
When it comes to sports physical therapy, hockey players experience unique types of injuries that require specific care and prevention. We are excited to announce that Capital Area Physical Therapy [...]
PT For Achilles Tendinopathy: Saratoga, Ballston Spa, Queensbury, Glens Falls
Do Achilles Tendon Injuries Ever Heal? An Achilles tendon injury feels like a death sentence, but PT for Achilles tendinopathy can help! If you’re a runner, a dancer or [...]
Tips For Overcoming Morning Joint Stiffness
Experiencing Joint Stiffness in the Mornings? Many people go to bed feeling loose and warmed-up, but have trouble getting out of bed due to morning joint stiffness. It may [...]
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips From Capital Area PT
Reduce Your Risk Of Pain & Injury from Shoveling Snow! Snow shoveling is everyone’s least favorite chore when wintertime hits. You might not expect to need physical therapy after [...]
3 Tips to Avoid a Skiing Injury This Season
How to Prevent Knee Injuries on the Slopes For people who are passionate about downhill skiing, there is nothing like it in the world! But no matter what age, [...]
Physical Therapy: The Secret to Anti-Aging?
Physical Therapy & Aging Well Staying active becomes more important as we age. Keeping the body and core strong and flexible can increase agility, endurance, and strength in senior [...]