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Office Locations
Schenectady
1533 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 381-9166
Scotia/Glenville
42 Saratoga Rd.
Glenville,NY 12302
(518) 399-6861
Rotterdam/Guilderland
3434 Carman Rd.
Schenectady, NY 12303
(518) 356-7445
Clifton Park
1 Halfmoon Executive Park Dr.
Clifton Park, NY 12065
(518) 371-6777
Latham
1182 Troy Schenectady Rd
Suite LL02
Latham, NY 12110
(518)220-9705
Troy
1 Conway Court
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 273-2715
West Sand Lake
43 Mall
West Sand Lake, NY 12196
(518) 674-1744
Amsterdam
178 Clizbe Ave.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 842-1425
Tamarac
Tamarac Plaza
PO Box 118
3991 State Rte. 2
Cropseyville, NY 12052
(518) 279-4610
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Hand Therapy at Guilderland Accepting New Patients
Located within our Rotterdam/Guilderland office is Hand Therapy at Guilderland. Sheryl Sturn OTR/L, CHT is available for all hand therapy needs.
Call 630-6167
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Why Choose Physical Therapy?
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Most people utilize physical therapy services when they have an injury or after surgery. Usually patients are referred to our services by a doctor, although some patients seek out physical therapy on their own. In New York State we have direct access which allows individuals to seek out physical therapy services without a doctor's referral, although insurance companies may restrict the number of visits.
In today's volatile health care system with rising costs and co-pays there is a strong emphasis on injury prevention and wellness. Typically people hire personal trainers to help with their fitness and wellness  needs. However, "by fitness training standards, physical therapists who specialize in sports medicine are highly educated in the science of preserving, restoring and improving human function", according to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal. Most practicing physical therapists have Master's degrees and students graduating today have Doctorate degrees.
Physical therapists are trained to treat injuries and return patients to pre-injury functional status. Personal trainers are not. We are also educated in how to prevent injury. Our training allows us to recognize barriers to exercise that our clients might have. Addressing these barriers prior to starting an exercise program can help to prevent injuries. For example, research shows that many women who experience knee pain with running have weakness in the lateral hip and altered foot mechanics. A physical therapist can develop a program that addresses these problem areas and allows for gradual  progression of activity and return to running.
Most of our clinics have wellness or maintenance programs. Specific fitness programs such as our Fit Right and Fit For Golf programs are designed to meet the fitness needs of individuals with specific goals, such as getting back into exercise or playing golf without pain or risk of injury.
If you are contemplating starting a fitness or exercise program and have concerns about injury or what specific exercises are safe for you, consider consulting with a physical therapist first and work together to develop a safe and effective program. |
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We want our newsletter to be specific to the needs of our clients. We would like y our help to do this. Please feel free to email any requests for specific topics to be addressed or questions you might have regarding physical therapy and we will do our best to address them in upcoming newsletters. Email requests to ptrotterdam@aol.com attn. Kevin.
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Tip of the Month
Starting an Exercise Program
When starting a new fitness program keep in mind a few important tips.
1) Pick exercises or classes that interest you. Many people start exercise programs that are"all the rage" but are quickly turned off the difficulty or lack of variety.
2) Pick a gym or health club that offers a variety of choices and try different machines or classes. Often times variety helps prevent burn out and also allows your body to recover more quickly.
3) When it comes to weight loss do not be discouraged if you do not see results right away. It took time to add the weight so it will take a little time to lose it.
4) Diet changes are also a key element to a successful fitness program. Do not think of it as dieting but rather that you are adopting healthy eating habits to accomodate your new active lifestyle.
5) Find a "workout buddy" or friend with similar fitness goals to help keep you motivated.
6) Finally set realistic goals for yourself. "Setting the bar too high" can hinder progress. Work towards establishing healthy habits instead.
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