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Terry P.: Patient of the Month
Terry Persina is a force of nature. Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 3 years ago, Terry believes to stay independent, you must be responsible and regimented.
ALS is a progressive neuromuscular disease that often slowly robs the body of its ability to use its upper extremities, walk, speak, swallow, and breathe. An average of 1 to 2 per 100,000 people are diagnosed with ALS every year throughout the world. "Having been diagnosed with ALS has given me clarity in my life. T...
Posted on 2020-11-22
Patient of the Month: Adrienne
PATIENT OF THE MONTH: ADRIENNE
Adrienne has been a patient of ours since February. She is a fun, kind, and active person. When we first met, Adrienne literally hobbled into our doors. She had just hurt herself while skiing with her family in Vermont. She turned around to look at her family coming down the mountain, lost her balance, and tore her ACL.
After seeing her doctor at the Hospital for Special Surgery with her leg in an immobilizer, she was scared and decided surgery was no...
Posted on 2019-05-13
Tips for Avoiding Winter Slips, Trips and Falls
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Tips for Avoiding Winter Slips, Trips and Falls
by Carol Stillman, PT
Wintry weather leads to slips and falls and an increase in emergency room visits. With one snowstorm behind us and another storm on the way, these fall prevention tips would come in handy and help you to stay upright.
Don’t dress to impress! Dress for Traction!
Wear shoes for the weather. Choose shoes, boots or sneakers that have soles with treads with deep grooves...
Posted on 2019-03-02
Aquatic Physical Therapy
JUMP IN!!!
Sutton Place Physical Therapy Clinic is adding a new service in 2018: AQUATIC PHYSICAL THERAPY! Sutton Place Physical Therapy, has been an active participant in promoting health and wellness in the community for 20 years. With this new program, patients will have an opportunity to have physical therapy in a water medium. Therapy will be provided by a licensed physical therapist from the Sutton Place Physical Therapy clinic.
Aquatic therapy program is similar to land based physical t...
Posted on 2018-01-26