It is my belief that, for the most part, we have been schooled… not educated. Think about movement. We reason in terms of flexion, extension and so on… We think of how the shoulder moves… and then we think of the hip. We dissect the body with great skill yet the athletes that we work…
Chinese police officer Mao Weidong sets plank world record
A member of the Beijing SWAT team has smashed the world record for holding the plank position – a bodyweight exercise that puts a man’s core strength to the test It may not look that difficult, but holding the plank position is notorious for being the litmus test of a person’s core strength. This innocuous-looking…
Curing Posterior Pelvic Tilt When Squatting and Deadlifting? Have I Gone Mad?
One of the more popular cues trainers and coaches use when teaching the squat and deadlift is to arch the lower back….hard. There’s a legitimate reason why, too. Squatting and deadlifting under load (consistently) into lumbar flexion is a major no-no, and usually results in any number of lower back dysfunctions and injuries. All someone…
Symmetrical Knees Predict Sprinting Speed
New research not only shows the predictive power of symmetry for athletic achievement but is a marker for overall genetic advantage From elite sprinters to ordinary fruit flies, body symmetry has long been linked to good health, physical strength and reproductive success. But the reasons for that correlation have been difficult to pin down. Is…
The Cure for Sore Muscles? More Movement
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. RICE has been the go-to treatment plan for pain and soft tissue athletic injuries since the term was coined in 1978. The method helps relieve pain by stemming inflammation in the RICE’d region. But in March, the man who coined the term announced that suppressing the body’s inflammatory response to exercise…

Anna Fyodorova Named “Awesome” Physical Therapist in NYC
ekneewalker, medical device manufacturer, recently named Pain Physicians NY’s Anna Fyodorova one of NYC’s Awesome Physical Therapists. The list compiled 31 on of New York’s best physical therapists, from all boroughs. Read the full article here.
Tips to Avoid Injury as You Get Fit for Spring
With spring right around the corner, fitness-minded folks across the country are getting ready to welcome warmer weather. Before the swimsuit season hits, they’re gearing up and working out to get fit. Active adults are eager to tone up the flab they may have accumulated over the winter, and show off some muscles. However, the…
Dr. Lipnitsky to Present on MMA Injury Prevention & Treatment
Nothing is more unsettling than the moment you realize an injury you just experienced will not heal with an ice-pack and a few days rest. Whether it’s a torn muscle, broken bone, concussion, or laceration, serious injuries happen to the best of us. Learn from our resident medical professional, Dr. Arkady Lipnitsky, on how to…
Escape Pain with Physical Therapy in Brooklyn NYC
Many people live with chronic pain every day. Severe pain could be caused by degeneration or an accident. It could be something caused by an injury or maybe something caused by working out too hard. Whatever the cause, chronic pain is not something that anyone should have to live with, and there are ways to…
How to Manage Pain: When Holiday Stress Becomes Physical
Pain management can become particularly difficult with the stress of the holiday season. As your schedule becomes hectic, or the common cold descends, or the emotion of family reunions dominates, the following techniques and services can minimize pain and change the way you move and feel. Don’t let the stress of the season keep you…