Articles on Health and Physical Therapy
Below are some articles that were published in "The Physical Therapy Times", a publication of Physical Therapy at Briarcliff & Jefferson Valley P.C. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter directly by e-mail, please contact us.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Cancer Patients A large portion of our population may be suffering from the side effects of cancer and its treatment Cancer contributes to decreased function, impaired gait, decreased functional independence, and diminished quality of life. Along with medical treatment, physical therapy can also be an effective way of minimizing these symptoms and maintaining one's quality of life.

Maintaining Balance As We Age Many factors influence good balance As we age, the ability to maintain balance becomes more difficult. Many factors influence good balance, some of them are biological and some we are able to influence and are able to improve. Balance and stability are important factors for aging adults to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Myofascial Release How It Can Help You Myofascial Release is a safe, gentle and consistently effective hands-on procedure that produces positive and long lasting results. Sustained pressures are applied into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and head-aches, and to restore motion.

T'ai Chi An Alternative Way to Exercise For many people with physical dis¬abilities and/or pain a dilemma exists between the need to exercise and the pain and difficulty that can arise with exercising. For these people there are a limited number of options that can successfully meet their needs. One option that is becoming more prevalent and well known is T'ai Chi.