King Physical Therapy & Fitness

Happy Veterans Day to all that have served! We have a special place in our heart for our Veteran and Doctor of Physical Therapy Mark King!

There are so many things to be thankful for this year. We are so very thankful for our amazing staff/co-workers/friends as well as you, our patients. We are tha...nkful for your trust and faith in our ability to help you return to the best version of yourself! #wearehereforyou #happythanksgiving2020 #backtoyourbest #thankfulforyou "When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow." S.N.

Throwing Athletes: The rotator cuff and muscles surrounding the shoulder blade add stability to the shoulder and help prevent injury. These warm-up exercises promote blood flow and activation of these muscles, and are great to perform right before game-time for little leaguers getting back to their season, or for weekend warriors heading back to the softball field! 1. Single Arm External Rotation: Anchor a resistance band to a doorknob or something stable. Hold th...e other end of the band and place your hand at your stomach with your elbow bent and a towel tucked under your elbow. Pull your hand away from your stomach while keeping your elbow bent. Keep the towel tucked between your side and your elbow during the entire movement. ***Having a towel under the elbow positions the shoulder to allow blood flow to important muscle of the rotator cuff. 2. Bilateral External Rotation: Hold a resistance band at both ends, with your hands placed about shoulder-width apart. While keeping your elbows at your side, pull your hands apart. Slowly return your hands to the starting position. 3. Prone Lower Trap: Begin lying on your stomach with your arm placed overhead and slightly out to the side, and your thumb pointed upward. Lift your arm towards the ceiling. Slowly return to the starting position. As you lift your arm, you should feel your shoulder blade draw down and back. Perform 3 sets of 10 of each prior to throwing activities. Contact us with any questions or for ways to perform without a band

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Wondering if you need a script to come see us? Our physical therapists are Direct Access licensed, which means you can schedule with us today, without a script from a referring provider. If you are having pain related to movement, seeing a physical therapist is often the first and only stop you will need to make in order to resolve your problem. We will perform a thorough examination to assure that PT is right for you, and will refer you to the appropriate provider in ...the instance that further medical evaluation is needed. Since many musculoskeletal issues can be addressed with physical therapy alone, this gets you on a faster track to recovery and also helps you to limit exposure to multiple providers as we all continue to practice social distancing. If you have questions about Direct Access or would like to schedule an appointment, call us today!

Check out these great exercises to improve mobility, maintain mobility, and prevent injuries! Thank you King Physical Therapy North Huntingdon !

Does your work from home set up look something like this? With so many in our community working from home during this time, we have received countless c...alls from patients experiencing neck and/or back pain. We’re here to help relieve your pain and prevent it from returning! First 4 pictures are many of the postures our patients have discussed as a normal for them however may be contributing to neck and back pain! Let’s talk about work space set up and ergonomics. We advise our patients to: Sit at a desk or kitchen table where your legs can comfortably fit under the table with feet flat on the floor. Seat back should be upright and can use an added towel roll for lumbar support. Screen height should be eye level with eyes reading to 20-30 degrees below. If you have access of a wireless keyboard, raise your monitor/laptop height using books or a small box. Your neck should be in a neutral position with a slight chin tuck. Arms should fall comfortably at your side with a 90 degree bend at your elbows. Make sure to take a break with standing and moving about every 25-30 minutes for a change in position. **See last picture for an example of proper desk ergonomics. Follow our upcoming posts for exercises to help relieve upper back and lower back pain and tension! @ King Physical Therapy North Huntingdon