Dr. Theresa MarkoMay 6, 20234 min readThe Power of Our Voices: A Reflection on APTA New Yorks Lobby Day 2023This past April, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) New York Chapter embarked on our first in-person advocacy event since...
Dr. Theresa MarkoSep 18, 20182 min readDo 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....
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 25, 20183 min readWhat 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...
Dr. Theresa MarkoMar 6, 20182 min readPhysical 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....
Dr. Theresa MarkoDec 9, 20172 min readSee 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...
Dr. Theresa MarkoJun 4, 20172 min readWhy 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...
Dr. Theresa MarkoApr 22, 20172 min readThe 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...