Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening condition that increases the risk of bone fractures. Exercise, particularly weight-bearing exercise, is essential for preventing and treating osteoporosis. Physical therapy can help manage osteoporosis, maintaining bone density and preventing bone loss through a targeted exercise program.

Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues in the United States with 35% of the population experiencing chronic neck pain. Whether you are experiencing mechanical neck pain, a pinched nerve, or whiplash, physical therapy can help. Physical therapy is the most effective treatment for neck pain and includes manual therapy, dry needling, neck stretching and strengthening exercises, and posture improvement.

Staying physically active throughout your life has numerous long-term health benefits. As physical therapists, we recognize how important regular movement and exercise is for your overall health and the function of your body. Learn more about the recommended physical activity for your age group and 8 Benefits of Physical Activity on the blog!

At Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, we understand that a stroke can be a life-altering event in your family and in your life. As physical therapists, we are here to accompany you and your loved one through your stroke recovery. We work to help you restore function of affected limbs, regain movement and strength, and improve balance and coordination. Check out our Stroke Recovery Infographic to learn more!

Today, Mangiarelli Rehabilitation has a guest post on the blog by Zack of Byler Elite Strength Training on nutrition and balanced meals. As a Precision Nutrition certified coach, he discusses how to craft the perfect meal, balanced between protein, smart carbohydrates, vegetables, and healthy fats.

Frozen shoulder results in stiffness, pain, and the inability to move or rotate your shoulder. Physical therapy is the first line of treatment to manage and address frozen shoulder, involving manual therapy and gentle stretching and strengthening exercises to restore normal range of motion. Learn how frozen shoulder develops, who it affects, and a video showcasing frozen shoulder stretching exercises on the blog.

An exclusive interview with the owner of Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, physical therapist Paula Mangiarelli, on the blog today! Mangiarelli Rehabilitation was started in 2010 and has since expanded to 10 staff members and a 6,500 square foot facility. Our mission is to provide rehabilitation services with the highest level of skill, evidence-based knowledge, great customer service, and compassionate care. Learn more about how Mangiarelli Rehabilitation began and the new updates and renovations we have made to continue to provide outstanding physical therapy to our patients.

The Mangiarelli Rehabilitation July 2020 Newsletter covers low back pain relief, why rehabilitation after surgery matters, what personalized physical therapy looks like at Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, and the 2020 Tribune Chronicle’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

At Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, we provide personalized physical therapy to each patient. We ensure each patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on their needs, ability, and condition so that our patients reach their max potential in the safest and most successful way. We customize each patient’s treatment plan for safe and effective rehabilitation to full recovery. Learn what personalized physical therapy looks like at our clinic & check out our infographic for 8 questions to ask to ensure you receive personalized physical therapy care.

Knee pain is one of the most common orthopedic conditions that bring patients into physical therapy and the second most common cause of chronic pain in the United States. Knee pain is felt behind and around the kneecap, often during activities that place stress on the knee such as stair climbing, squatting, running, or walking while carrying a heavy load. Physical therapists are experts of the musculoskeletal system and are qualified to assess and treat knee pain, injuries, and conditions to reduce pain and restore function.

Preparation for the fall sports season begins months before with summer conditioning. Summer conditioning is the foundation upon which the coming year’s season is built and it helps reduce the number of in-season injuries. Conditioning allows athletes to slowly prepare the body for the sports season by progressively building up the intensity of exercise. Sports conditioning in summer heat not only makes you a better-conditioned athlete in the summer months but also leads to a significant jump in performance when the weather cools down. Check out Mangairelli Rehabilitation’s 6 Tips for a Safe and Healthy Sports Summer Conditioning!

In the United States each year, there are over six million car accidents with two million people injured. It is essential to receive proper medical attention soon after a car accident, even if your injuries and pain appear to be mild. By undergoing medical evaluation by your physician and starting physical therapy treatment shortly after the accident, you can address pain, injury, and function issues. Car accident injuries are serious incidents that can have a long-lasting effect on your health. Start rehabilitative treatment shortly after a car accident to help you reduce pain and manage injury safely and effectively.

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. At any given time, 25% of Americans report having experienced low back pain in the last three months. Physical therapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option for low back pain. A physical therapist can help improve and restore mobility and reduce your low back pain without the high costs of imaging scans, surgery, and medications. Staying active is an important aspect of successfully addressing your back pain. 

Vertigo and vestibular dysfunction affect a person’s quality of life and ability to perform daily activities. Vestibular dysfunction results in symptoms of lightheadedness, dizziness, vertigo, impaired postural control, and imbalance. Vertigo intensifies the feeling of dizziness into a spinning, tilting sensation. Using vestibular rehabilitation therapy, physical therapists treat a patient with vertigo or vestibular dysfunction, alleviate symptoms, improve balance, and reduce fall risk.

Migraines and headaches can be severe and debilitating, limiting a person’s quality of life, daily activities, and work ability. Migraine and headache sufferers often experience neck pain, tension, stiffness, and discomfort along with the headache and migraine pain. Physical therapists can help relieve migraine and headache pain without medication and address the underlying musculoskeletal impairments that contribute to the migraine and headache.

Golf can place a great deal of stress on the body due to the explosiveness of the golf swing and can cause injury to the back, shoulder, wrist, elbow, and knee. Whether you want to prepare for your best summer golfing yet or address underlying pain issues that exhibit when golfing, physical therapy can help you heal from and prevent golf injuries. Golf injury physical therapy helps a golfer implement proper biomechanics and body movement to avoid injury, eliminate current pain, and improve the quality and consistency of the golf swing.

Pre-surgical rehabilitation helps you prepare for surgery and leads to better surgical outcomes and a faster recovery. Post-surgical rehabilitation is essential to ensure proper healing, regain movement and strength, and return to pre-surgery and pre-injury activity levels. Our physical therapists can provide you with exceptional pre-and post-surgical rehabilitative care and help you return to your daily life and activity stronger and healthier!

Mangiarelli Rehabilitation June 2020 Newsletter on the blog covering Mangiarelli Rehabilitation celebrating 10 Years of physical therapy care, stroke rehabilitation, sports medicine: ACL rehabilitation, and a COVID-19 Business Update.

With the warmth of summer upon us, many are eager to enjoy the weather and take our workouts and our runs outside. Running has numerous benefits for your overall health—from strengthening your bones to reducing the risk of cancer. However, it is important to approach your summer runs with care to prevent injury and safely run in the heat. Take a look at our 10 Tips for safe, injury-free running this summer!

Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease that affects the nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord. This can result in pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness, and balance and coordination issues. Symptoms can vary in type, duration, and intensity depending on which part of the nervous system is affected. Physical therapy is a safe and effective treatment option to help individuals with multiple sclerosis regain functional independence, improve balance and strength, and achieve greater aerobic capacity and mobility. At Mangiarelli Rehabilitation, we understand that managing multiple sclerosis symptoms can be a marathon and we are here to support you throughout each stage of the disease.