Dr. Theresa MarkoMar 182 minHow to Stay Healthy in These Challenging TimesTelehealth is an answer to staying healthy during this COVID-19 crisis
Dr. Theresa MarkoJul 2, 20196 minMy 1st Time as a Delegate to APTA's House of DelegatesAs a physical therapist now for over 18 years, I vaguely knew about the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) House of Delegates...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJul 2, 20192 minResearch Shows Physical Therapy Should be the First Stop for People with Back PainResearch shows that physical therapy is a first line of treatment for back pain and lowers overall health care costs if seen first.
Dr. Theresa MarkoMay 7, 20192 minIs Your Co-Pay Too High?Marko Physical Therapy went to Albany to advocate for patients and the PT profession with the New York Physical Therapy Association
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 7, 20192 minAdvocacy on The Hill: All About YouAt the beginning of April over 285 physical therapists, members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), from all over the country, went to Capit...
Dr. Theresa MarkoSep 18, 20182 minDo You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Here’s How You Can Find OutIs the source of your low back pain a mystery? You’re not alone: Nine out of 10 patients don't know the primary cause of their back pain. The problem is that...
Dr. Theresa MarkoAug 3, 20182 minHow Much Physical Activity Do Kids Need?Recently we have seen a rise of diseases in children that in the past had only been seen in adults. Things like obesity, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pres...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJun 8, 20183 minImprove Your Golf Game by Visiting a Physical TherapistGolf season is here and it’s time to not only tune up your gear, but also tune up your body. You may be surprised to hear that seeing a physical therapist c...
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 25, 20183 minWhat Happened at New York Lobby Day 2018?NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh This year the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) traveled to Albany, New York to advocate legislation for Physical...
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 20, 20182 minDo You Have "Text Neck"?Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone, but studies show that you most c...
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 12, 20183 minSelf-Care Strategies For When You Feel Mentally Out of ControlPhoto: StockSnap If you’re feeling desperate, alone, and helpless, it’s easy to get trapped in those emotions and believe there is no way out. But, you’re no...
Dr. Theresa MarkoMar 6, 20182 minPhysical Therapy Keeps Hips Healthy for Post-Retirement ActivitiesPain, soreness and weakness in the hips can interfere with desired activity levels, particularly for men and women 65 years old and older. For active Americ...
Dr. Theresa MarkoFeb 9, 20182 minWeekend Warriors: Five Ways to Battle InjuryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates nearly nine million Americans pack a full week’s worth of exercise into just two days. These o...
Dr. Theresa MarkoDec 9, 20172 minSee Your Physical Therapist to Prevent Possible InjuriesYou probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle or develop tennis elbow. But what if you’ve felt a slig...
Dr. Theresa MarkoSep 10, 20172 minPhysical Therapists Address Depression in Patients with Chronic IllnessesDepression is one of the most common complications for patients with chronic illnesses like heart disease, multiple sclerosis and diabetes. A chronic illness...
Dr. Theresa MarkoAug 22, 20172 minWhich Bones, Joints and Muscles Do You Want to Keep?Chances are you’ve come across the old dental health adage: “Floss the teeth you want to keep.” The first time you spotted this sign in a dental office or he...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJul 21, 20172 minPhysical Therapy Should be as Routine as an Oil Change[New York City - July 21, 2017] The automobile industry recommends regular oil changes to keep your car running at its peak performance. Chances are that yo...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJul 1, 20172 minGet Your Fit Factor Score!Interactive Online Tool Called the ‘Fit Factor’ Rates Physical Health New York, NY –There are countless solutions available these days to help improve the pu...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJun 5, 20172 minWhy You Want to See a Physical Therapist for Low Back PainFor the past week, the pain and stiffness in your lower back has been unbearable. Daily activities like unloading the dishwasher, opening the car door, and t...
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 22, 20172 minThe ACP Gives Physical Therapy a Nod in the Treatment of Low Back PainNew York, NY – The American College of Physicians (ACP) released new guidelines to steer doctors away from scribbling scripts for painkillers in favor of non...
