The CAPT family grew again this week
The Capital Area PT family grew again this week, welcome Lila Gaetano to the family. She was born on 5/1 and is 7lbs 4ozs. Big brother Joel and [...]
How Strong Is Your Core?
Assessing Your Core Strength Core training, core strength, core stability. We hear and read these phrases nearly everywhere these days. When we hear the word, “core,” must of us [...]
Physical therapy for joint pain caused by hypermobility
Physical Therapy for joint pain caused by hypermobility Andrew Gaetano, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Those who are generally hypermobile in nature or have signs of hypermobility in joints [...]
Plantar Fasciitis in Runners
Plantar Fasciitis in Runners Carrin LaCoppola, SPT Plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your feet and connects your heel to [...]
Saratoga and Warren County: We’re getting you back to the things you love to do
At Capital Area PT, we understand the individual goals of every patient we see. From activities as simple as walking or getting out of bed, all the way to [...]
Cupping Therapy for Athletes
By Carrin LaCoppola, SPT What is Sports Cupping? Sports cupping is a type of complementary and alternative medical therapy that can be used in conjunction with a number of [...]
At Capital Area PT, we’re constantly improving
The therapists at Capital Area PT are constantly improving in knowledge and skill, so that we can continue to offer the best individualized treatment program for each patient. This [...]
Five reasons to contact Capital Area PT if you are in pain
Five reasons to contact Capital Area PT if you are in pain We treat the problem, not just the symptoms If you’ve had symptoms that have been [...]
Tingling in hands while cycling: How PT can help
Tingling in hands caused by cycling (ulnar nerve entrapment) By Carrin LaCoppola, SPT What is the Ulnar Nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus [...]
Physical Therapy Considerations for Dancers: Core Stability
by Carrin LaCoppola, SPT Physical Therapy/Core Stability for Dancers What is Core Stability? It is the ability to control the movement and position of the trunk over the [...]