Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis
Physical Therapy for Osteoporosis By Jennifer Mirdita, SPT What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, which translates to “porous bone”, is defined as the loss of bone mineral density, causing your [...]
Treating back pain: Capital Area Physical Therapy in Malta and Queensbury, NY
If you're having nagging back pain, the right physical therapy can be just what you need to restore function, and get you doing the things you want to do [...]
Physical Therapy for Vertigo in Malta, NY
Is vertigo affecting how you live your life? You don't have to live with it! Our therapists are highly trained at determining the cause of vertigo and developing a [...]
Physical therapy before a surgery: Benefits of “Prehabilitation” in Malta and Queensbury, NY
By Thomas Plowinski, SPT Physical Therapy Prehabilitation in Malta and Queensbury, NY When you hear the term “physical therapy” relative to the orthopedic outpatient setting, a lot [...]
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Capital Area PT Family
Wishing all of our family, friends, and all past, present, and future patients the best of the Holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. We're very thankful for [...]
What you might not realize about pain
Jennifer Mirdita, SPT The Truth About Pain Pain is an important signal that your body sends to your brain, indicating a perceived threat. After an injury, pain signals [...]
5 things about physical therapy you may not know
By Tom Plowinske, SPT You don’t always need a doctor’s script to receive physical therapy treatment Since January 1, 2015, all 50 states in the United States allow [...]
Queensbury & Malta Physical Therapy for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
By Jen Mirdita, SPT What Is Subacromial Impingement Syndrome? Subacromial Impingement Syndrome is caused by the compression of soft tissue structures between the acromion/acromioclavicular joint and the humeral head [...]
School Sports Physical Therapy for Student Athletes
Why is school sports physcal therapy for student athletes important? “Appropriate medical care of the secondary-school age athlete involves more than basic emergency care during sport participation. It encompasses [...]
Exercising your core: are you doing it correctly?
When you are exercising your core, are you sure you are doing it correctly? If not, contact us at Capital Area PT to ensure proper muscle timing and firing [...]