Joe Tatta

How much protein one needs is a question patients ask in physical therapy. Here are a few quick tips to follow when you are thinking about protein in your diet. Protein is essential for life and provides the building blocks for cells in your body. Protein is responsible for building and repairing our skin, muscle,

Low back pain (LBP) is listed as one of the top 3 reasons why people visit their physician, with as many as 80% of Americans experiencing at least one episode of low back pain in their lifetime. LBP can be severe and often disabling, and can frequently lead to emergency room visits, numerous expensive tests,

We were built to stand and move, not sit on our butts all day. When you sit for prolonged periods the muscles of the hips and spine tighten and your legs become weak. Even the best chair places you in a sedentary position where maintaining perfect posture is near impossible.

It’s possible with the AlterG anti-Gravity Treadmill! Premier Physical Therapy and Wellness now uses the AlterG antigravity treadmill as part of your physical therapy program, exclusively at our 7 Dey Street location in the financial district. Using technology designed for NASA engineers, the AlterG enables everyone from the athlete to the aching to walk or

Is there a way to make an injury heal faster?

Do the first steps out of bed in the morning cause intense pain in bottom of your heel or foot? If yes, you may be suffering with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fascia pain can be felt at the heel, along the arch and the ball of the foot. The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue

A whole roast chicken is delicious, easy to make and can feed the entire family. Leftovers can be used for lunch or dinner the next day. Try this easy recipe. The lemon keeps the meat moist and citrus ads wonderful flavor.

Do you have a ski trip planned? Watch this free video to help prevent injury and improve your performance. With the mounds of snow we have in the northeast our clients are hitting the slopes in droves! Our mission is to help you prevent an injury, whether you’re a blue cruiser or tackling a black diamond.

Here is an exercise to improve your posture and help neck pain. Neck and spinal pain is on the rise, mostly due to the stressful positions we endure throughout the day.

Depression is a brain disorder that can lead to a great deal of emotional anguish and have major effects on your body. Not only is it possible for depression to cause physical symptoms, it can also increase your risk for certain physical illnesses. In turn, there are many painful physical conditions and injuries that can