Welcome to H&D Physical Therapy!
Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Murray Hill
NYC’s leading physical therapy clinic since 1997
We believe that in order to reach your goals, you need one-on-one time with your own personal therapist. Our approach of combining highly skilled therapy with closely monitored personalized care has been widely recognized. H&D Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Murray Hill has been chosen as the sole provider of therapy services for 10 fortune 500 companies.
In the mid-90’s, insurance carriers started becoming more profit-driven than they had ever been before. This aggressive bottom-line focus was reflected in greatly reduced reimbursements that affected how physical therapy was delivered.
Many providers responded by looking for ways to double, triple or even quadruple the number of patients they could see in an hour. As a result, the quality of care suffered. If you had neck pain, there was only enough time to look at your neck and then treat your neck.
Greg and Rob refused to treat patients as if they were part of an assembly line. They said, ‘Enough is enough’ and in 1997 H&D Physical and Occupational therapy was established with a mission to provide one-on-one integrated science-based holistic therapy.
What does that mean?
Every small child knows some version of Them bones. You might be humming it right now—…the hip bone’s connected to the back bone, the back bone’s connected to the neck bone…
Our musculoskeletal system is truly an extraordinary feat of (bio)engineering. An interconnected and complex chain of events is required every time we move. Pain often occurs when there is a disruption somewhere in that chain and it is possible that pain in one area may be caused by a problem located in a different part of the body.
For example, wrist pain, numbness, or tingling in the fingers are hallmarks of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Typically, this is caused by a compressed nerve in the wrist due to repetitive movements such as typing or using a mouse. However, these symptoms might actually originate from poor posture, tense muscles, nerve compression in the neck and pain traveling down the arm and into the hand. These two diagnoses cannot be differentiated if an isolated symptom approach is used. Integrated evidence-based holistic therapy means we consider biomechanics, your lifestyle and how you work to arrive at the correct diagnosis.
Our Treatment Philosophy
We treat people, not body parts. Our PTs and OTs give you their undivided attention during your session. If you are in pain, we are on a quest to discover “why?” After we ask, ‘Where does it hurt? we take the time to ask:
- When does it hurt?
- What position are you in when it hurts?
- How does it affect your day?
- Where else in your body might you be weak or stiff?
- Have you had these symptoms in the past?
- What does your typical day look like (sleeping, eating, stress levels, etc.)?
Equally important, we take the time to really listen to your answers. This often uncovers surprising root causes for the pain or injury. In fact, we once cured a right-handed pitcher’s recurring elbow pain by treating his left foot.
Using a systems approach, we analyzed his pitching form, and saw that when his left foot landed on the ground, he was a bit off balance which resulted in an inefficient movement pattern. This movement pattern increased stress to the right elbow.
By improving his left foot mobility and balance, his right elbow pain disappeared. A symptom approach that focused solely on treating the elbow pain, without addressing the root cause, would not have produced the same successful outcome.
We have thousands of stories like this one. Whether you’ve never tried physical therapy before, or you have and it didn’t work for you, we offer a new perspective and the personalized one-on-one care you deserve. Schedule an appointment today.
If you have questions regarding treatments available, or whether PT is appropriate for you, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your situation in advance of an evaluation session.
Orthopedic Injuries and Conditions
Who can benefit from Orthopedic Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapy can help individuals who have mild to severe pain or limitations which may be intermittent or continuous. Whether you have had trauma, a repetitive use injury, muscle strains, misaligned joints, disc degeneration or a pinched nerve, a full physical therapy evaluation can determine the root cause of your current symptoms and get you back to efficient function.
Skilled physical therapy can help with loss of function or pain in any of the following areas:
- Spine: neck, thoracic, lumbar (lower back), sacrum and coccyx
- Upper Extremities: shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers
- Head and jaw
- Lower Extremities: Hip, groin, knee, ankle, foot and toes
- As well as in conditions that result in difficulty walking, running, standing, sitting, sleeping, bending, lifting and chewing
Diagnoses we treat include:
- Repetitive Strain Injuries – RSI: rotator cuff tear, labral tear, shoulder and hip impingement syndromes, tendinitis and tendinosis
- Soft-tissue Injuries: muscle, tendon and fascia strains and sprains, bursitis
- Radicular pain / Radiculitis: pain from the neck or back down the arm, or leg, sciatica
- Neuritis – inflammation of the nerve
- Head and face traumas and pain, concussion
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ, TJD)
- Neck injuries and pain: bulging disc, herniated disc, degenerative disc disease (DDD), degenerative joint disease (DJD).
- Shoulder injuries: rotator cuff tears, bursitis, frozen shoulder, impingement, shoulder dislocation, AC joint dislocation
- Elbow injuries: cubital tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), golfer’s or baseball elbow (medial epicondylitis), etc.
- Wrist and hand injuries: carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, de Quervain’s syndrome, etc.
- Back pain: sciatica, disc herniation, DDD, DJD, rib traumas and pain
- Sacroiliac dysfunction (SIJ): pain in the buttock area, piriformis syndrome
- Coccydynia: tail bone pain, coccyx misalignment, fractured coccyx
- Hip derangements and pain: hip bursitis, groin pain, and buttock pain, etc.
- Knee traumas: ligamentous injuries – ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL, torn meniscus, chondromalacia patella, patellofemoral syndrome, etc.
- Foot and ankle problems: Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, foot neuromas, tarsal tunnel syndrome, etc.
What is orthopedic physical therapy treatment?
Each patient and diagnosis are different. Physical therapy treatments used to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions vary and can include:
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Joint mobilization
- Myofascial release
- Visceral mobilization
- Neuromuscular reeducation
- Positional release techniques
- Proprioceptive training
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM),
Patient education is an important element of your treatment and may include:
- Postural reeducation
- Nutritional education
- Specific strengthening exercises, functional lengthening exercises, and exercises for core and global muscle strengthening and coordination.
- Balance training
Who treats orthopedic conditions at H&D Physical Therapy?
Assessment and treatment are performed by licensed physical therapists specially trained to address musculoskeletal conditions. If you are experiencing any of the above diagnoses or symptoms schedule an appointment today.
Recent Blog Posts Relating To Physical Therapy For Knee Pain in Murray Hill
Common Knee Problems & Treatments
Did you know that the knee is one of the most common body parts to have problems too? The reason is that it’s essential to our everyday lives. There is not one day that we go without using it. Many wear and tear are caused by activities such as walking, running, bending, and standing. H&D Physical Therapy is here to solve all of your Knee problems. Schedule an appointment for Physical Therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill today!
What are Common Knee Problems?
Many knee problems affect people of all ages. Some of these problems occur over overtime as we age and continual wear and tear on the Knee. If you’re batting with Knee problems, Physical Therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill can help you recover. Down Below are the most common Knee problems:
- Sprained Ligaments- This occurs when the ligament and or muscle gets twisted in a specific direction. Some of the pain that will occur would be swelling and difficulty walking.
- Torn Cartilage- Since the Knee is made up of cartilage that connects the muscles, a tear in the cartilage can cause the Knee not to function correctly. You will have to wear a brace to protect the Knee because it needs some support to help heal back together.
- Tendonitis- The more you overuse your Knee, the higher chance this will likely occur. If you participate in any activities such as running, jumping, or cycling, these will be the reason for your pain.
- Arthritis- This process affects your joints as you become older. If the joints have a lot of stress, such as being overweight or having an injury, this is the leading factor.
What Can I Do to Prevent Knee Problems?
Not all Knee injuries are going to give everyone the same type of problems. Since everyone is certain different people can recover faster than others. It’s essential to seek help if you have any of the listed problems stated above. It’s not fun to be hurting so, schedule an appointment for Physical Therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill if you are in pain. Here are some of the best ways to try to prevent any of these problems from occurring:
- Keep the excess weight off– Maintaining a healthy weight can decrease the chance of these problems from happening. Your Knees are the focal point of your body; they hold everything up. The more weight you put on, the harder it is for your joints to stay intact.
- Stay in Shape- Keeping your muscles as strong as possible is one of the best ways to prevent any injuries from occurring.
- Stay Flexible- If you have weak muscles, they’re one of the leading causes of pain. Your body depends on your knees, so keeping your legs strong can help alleviate problems. It’s also important to stretch each time after your workout to decrease the chance of causing any injuries.
- Be Smart- You know how much your body can take. Don’t over push yourself because it can cause tremendous pain later on. Take activities lightly and only as much as you can. Try other workouts that may benefit your Knees, such as swimming, for instance. It’s a great aerobic exercise that keeps a lot of pressure off of your knees.
Best Stretches for Knee Pain
- Five to ten minutes of walking or cycling
- Heel to calf stretch
- Hamstring stretch
- Quadriceps stretch
Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Murray Hill
It’s essential to keep our Knees as healthy as possible to prevent any injuries from occurring in the future. As mentioned above, we need our Knees in our everyday lives to function properly daily. H&D Physical Therapy is here to solve all of your Knee problems. Schedule an appointment for Physical Therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill today!
Physical Therapy For ACL Injuries
H&D Physical Therapy offers physical therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill. A common cause of knee pain is an injury to your ACL, the tissue connecting the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) at the knee. While severe ACL injuries might require surgery, many respond well to physical therapy.
How Can Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Murray Hill Help You?
ACL injuries can affect your everyday life and be quite painful. To get you back to your normal activities, a quick and effective treatment plan is ideal. H&D Physical Therapy has experience in diagnosing and treating ACL injuries utilizing effective physical therapy techniques.
Rest
Many people can not bear weight onto their injured knee, affecting their mobility. Resting will provide your knee the environment it needs to heal. By not putting pressure on the knee, you will help prevent further injury and pain. A great way to get around without adding strain to your knee is to use crutches or other walking devices.
Stretching
Stretching is crucial in reaching full mobility in your knee. When providing physical therapy for knee pain in Murray Hill, H&D Physical Therapy will instruct you on how to perform these stretches. You can do many stretching in the comfort of your own home. Great stretching to utilize in treatment can include:
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and your back completely straight. With the ends of a towel in your hands, wrap the towel around the bottom of your foot. Gently pull the towel towards your body. You will feel a slight burn in your calf, which is normal and shows the stretch working correctly.
- A quadricep Stretch starts while standing straight up. You bend your knee backward and hold your foot with your hand behind your back and gently pull your foot upwards as far as you can comfortably.
Contact Us For Physical Therapy for Knee Pain in Murray Hill
H&D Physical Therapy understands how crucial full mobility is to a patient’s quality of life. Our doctors will develop a treatment plan catered to your needs to get you to that goal. Our practice treats each patient’s condition uniquely, offering each person a specialized treatment. Using physical therapy for knee pain provided by H&D Physical Therapy will ensure fast recovery while reducing the pain you experience.
Contact Us Today For Physical Therapy For Knee Pain in Murray Hill
Gregory Hullstrung, PT, Cert. MDT, FAFS
Asra Abdullah, PT, MS, DPT, OCS, CCCE
Robert Corcoran, PT, DPT, CSCS
Sheryl Comet, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
Katherine Uy, PT, DPT, CFMT, OCS
If you have questions regarding treatments available, or whether PT is appropriate for you, please contact us. We would be happy to discuss your situation in advance of an evaluation session.
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