Reddy-Care Expertise- Highlighted in New York Times Once Again

The December 1st edition of The New York Times included a health blog/column entitled " How To Prevent Stress Fractures," which the Times calls one of the more pernicious injuries in sports. Valuable insight from Allen Eshmoili's perspective as a physical therapist was included in comments that followed the column. - Peter Burke

Reddy-Care Speaks...

Stephanie Sepe (MSPT) of Reddy-Care will provide an overview of physical therapy in a talk scheduled for the Mineola Public Library on Friday, January 15. The presentation will take place at 1:00pm. It is free of charge, and all are welcome.
For information call us here at Reddy-Care - 516-829-0030.

Thanksgiving Wishes From Reddy-Care

Happy Thanksgiving to friends,family,patients and loyal followers of the Reddy-Care Physical Therapy Blog. Enjoy the holiday!

Reddy-Care Speaks ....

Vinod Somareddy (DPT) will speak on the role of physical therapy in wellness for seniors to members of Floral Park AARP Chapter #5224. The talk will take place at 2 pm on Monday, January 18, at the group's monthly meeting in the Floral Park Recreation Center. The presentation is part of Reddy-Care's ongoing commitment and outreach to the surrounding community.

Reddy-Care Report from the Private Practice Conference

The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Private Practice Section (PPS) recently held its annual conference . I wanted to share a few thoughts on the conference with our friends , colleagues and others who follow the Reddy-Care Blog.

It was another great PPS conference in glorious Colorado Springs. It was great to see friends like Steve Anderson, Carol Stillman, Ed Ramsey and Kevin Flaherty- not to mention the best fellow PT-PAC-er raising more than 140K to support our profession. The red coats rule! This year, PPS seemed to have an excellent mix of marketing courses, practice management ideas and the big splash by Steve Levine and Helen Fearon with the OptimusPT program- bringing together EMR, billing, scheduling and ther-ex programs under one program.

It's wonderful to experience the evolution of the profession along with the minds of fellow practice owners, all working to improve their practices through education and networking. One thing that impressed me at this conference was the vast diversity of practices and the amazing ideas generated by fellow PTs. Reddy-Care was represented well, as VP of Public Relations Patrick Flynn, and fellow owner/wife Beata attended.

I can certainly say that learning with others enriches the experience, and develops a bond of common ground for key practice members to work on. I believe our thousands of miles of travel will benefit our patients, staff and company as we strive toward our next phase of expansion. I would recommend that all private practice owners give PPS a try.

- Vinod Somareddy (DPT)

Reddy-Care Speaks: Vinod Somareddy to address Great Neck REAP

Vinod Somareddy (DPT) will be the featured speaker at the December meeting of Great Neck's REAP (Retired Executves and Professionals) group. Vinod's presentation, which will focus on physical therapy and its role in wellness, is scheduled for 11am at REAP's meeting at the Cumberland School in Great Neck

Reddy-Care News - Orthopedic Certification Awarded to Allen Eshmoili

Allen Esmoili (PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS ), VP of Operations at Reddy-Care, has been certified as a clinical specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists . Allen is one of 611 therapists certified in orthopedics in the United States this year and one of only 292 certified in New York State. Congratulations, Allen !

Health News Updates from Reddy-Care- Muscle Strength and Lower Alzheimer's Risk

A new study shows that older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. A news dispatch from Reuters Health this week has cited a study conducted by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago which found that the greater a person's muscle strength, the lower the likelihood of an Alzheimers diagnosis over a four-year period. Researcher Patricia A. Boyle of the Center told Reuters that the study's findings support the link between physical health and cognition in aging and the importance of maintaining good physical function and strength. For details on the study consult the November 9th Archives of Neurology.

Reddy-Care Speaks...

As part of Reddy-Care's ongoing outreach initiative, Vinod Somareddy ( DPT) will address members of Manhasset's AARP chapter # 1234 on Wednesday , November 18, at 1:30 pm. The presentation , scheduled for the Congregational Church on Northern Boulevard, will focus on the role of physical therapy in wellness for seniors.

Reddy-Care Speaks...

Vinod Somareddy (DPT) was the guest speaker at the October 21st meeting of the Garden City Ski Club in New Hyde Park. It was a lively, pre-season discussion on effective conditioning to cut down on injuries. It was a repeat visit for Vinod, who enjoyed speaking to Club members last Spring.

Thanks to the Ski Club for your hospitality, enthusiasm and great questions!

Physical Therapy Month -Recognition for Reddy-Care

Vinod Somareddy (DPT) and Reddy-Care were proud to be recognized recently by Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel in connection with National Physical Therapy Month. Assemblywoman Schimel, who represents the Great Neck area in the State Assembly in Albany, presented Vinod with a citation acknowledging that he exemplifies the principles of contribution to community. The Great Neck newspapers featured a photo of the presentation as well. It was gratifying to the entire Reddy-Care family , especially since Assemblywoman Schimmel was once a physical therapist herself!

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Reddy-Care and Skiers- Prepare for the Slopes!

Vinod Somareddy (DPT)will conduct a pre-season presentation for members of the Garden City Ski Club at its October 21st meeting ( 8pm- 1000 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park). It will be a repeat performance for Vinod who spoke to the group last Spring. His topics will cover: preparing for ski season, common ski injuries, preventative measures, and appropriate rehabilitation. Founded nearly 70 years ago, the GC Ski Club is a very active ski group on Long Island.

Stop by and get set for the season!

In The News- Physical Therapy Month at Reddy-Care

The lead story in today's web edition of Advance, "the nation's physical therapy news magazine," is a feature on ways in which PT practices acrosss the country are celebrating Physical Therapy Month this October. Included in the story are comments from Allen Eshmoili of Reddy-Care. Allen describes the fun, games, patient involvement and education planned for the month.

The article quotes Allen - " We wanted to make it a fun month for all the patients and raise awareness," Eshmoili said. "PT Month is really all about patients. It's a way of giving back to them and showing how much we appreciate them"

Act 2- Reddy-Care's Expertise Highlighted in Newsday

In Saturday's Newsday ( "Act 2" section for seniors ) Allen Eshmoili of Reddy-Care provided some exercise tips to help with balance. A number of patients have commented on seeing and enjoying the article.

Preventing Falls- A Reminder

Did you know that today, September 22, is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day?
It's a good reminder for seniors and family members to take steps to make their homes safer, and schedule a balance and falls assessment with a physical therapist.

You're On the Air ! Reddy-Care on WFAN Sports Radio September 20

Vinod Somareddy, founder and president of Reddy-Care, will be a guest on WFAN's "Sports Edge" radio program Sunday morning at 8:05. Hosted by Rick Wolff, the popular show covers topics of interest to sports parents. Sunday's discussion will focus on ACL injuries among female athletes- the causes, preventative suggestions and proper rehab. Tune in to Sports Radio 66 and hear Vinod shed light on these injuries , which occur all too frequently to female athletes.

Coming Up- Physical Therapy Month

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Watch this space for more details!

Mark Your Calendars- Reddy-Care Speaks..

Members of AARP Chapter #3983 in New Hyde Park will hear from Reddy-Care on September 18 ( 1 pm) on the role of physical therapy in wellness for seniors. Topics will include safe and effective exercise and physical activity for aging adults.
The event is part of Reddy-Care's ongoing community outreach initiative, and will take place at Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park.

Reddy-Care Expertise Highlighted Once Again in The New York Times

The August 25th edition of The New York Times, in its ongoing Well Blog, featured a story entitled " An Easy Fix for Tennis Elbow?" The article discussed the range of traditional treatments for "tennis elbow," but also a more recent focus on the success of eccentric exercise.

The August 27th Times featured valuable input and suggestions on the subject from Allen Eshmoili (PT,MPT,OCS,CSCS) of Reddy-Care:

" I have long touted the benefits of eccentric exercise to treat tendonitis and I am glad to see this study being done! Tim Tyler and the group at NISMAT did a great job with this study in creating an effective and creative way to treat Tennis Elbow. One thing people with chronic tennis elbow should do is get checked out by a physical therapist to see if there are any underlying causes to the tennis elbow, such as biomechanical faults in the shoulder or shoulder blade. At Reddy-Care Physical Therapy in Great Neck we do a biomechanical assessment to root out the actual cause of the problem, and not just treat the symptoms. This leads to lasting relief from pain and dysfunction, rather than just a temporary fix to the symptoms. By the way, you don't have to be a tennis player to get tennis elbow. I have treated many sedentary hairdressers, teachers and construction workers with tennis elbow as well."

Reddy-Care Insight- The New York Times

The Well Blog in the August 19th edition of THE NEW YORK TIMES featured a story focusing on methods for healing hamstring and other injuries. An insightful follow-up comment, provided by Allen Eshmoili (PT,OCS) of Reddy-Care, was featured in the TIMES:

"Study after study shows that eccentric muscle strengthening (as mentioned in the article) is very effective in healing all sorts of tendinitis, from tennis elbow and rotator cuff, to achilles tendon. As a Physical Therapist at Reddy-Care Physical Therapy in Great Neck, NY we use a combination of manual therapy treatments that work well together to speed up recovery. Besides the traditional stretch and strengthen routine, we use a technique called Strain-Counterstrain which helps facilitate healing by relaxing injured and spasmed muscles in 90 seconds. The technique is pain free and usually allows the person to get out of the pain, allowing the range of motion to be restored before beginning the strengthening phase. Check it out on You Tube; It's very cool!

By the way,tendonitis is a misnomer. Studies show that there really is no inflammatory process in the tissue ("itis"), but there is degeneration, therefore the term should be tendinosis. As a matter of fact, stubborn/chronic cases are best reated with surgical removal of the degenerated tissue, after traditional rehab has failed. So it's best to seek a physical therapist as soon as symptoms appear, rather than wait-and-see."

Schools Bells Are Ringing- Watch Your Kids' Backs !

Summer is winding down. The school year is looming. Kids and parents are gearing up,stuffing those familiar backpacks with heavy books and other supplies. One thing to remember- and it is too often overlooked- is that heavy books and improperly worn backpacks can put kids at risk for back and shoulder injury. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recommends that children carry no more than 15% of their body weight on their backs. Heed that advice, and get the school year off to a safe start!

Reddy-Care Speaks ...

A presentation highlighting physical therapy and its role in wellness for seniors will take place at 10:15 am on Thursday, September 24, at the Clearview Senior Center in Bayside, Queens. The Senior Center is located at 208-11 26th Avenue in Bayside.

The featured speaker will be Allen Eshmoili (PT,MPT,OCS,CSCS) of Reddy-Care. Allen's topics will include safe and effective exercise and physical activity for the aging adult. He speaks frequently to senior groups on similar subjects. For information call us at 516-829-0030 or the Senior Center at 718-224-7888.

Shout-Out to AP Striders

Last Thursday evening, Dr. Vinod Somareddy (DPT) addressed the August meeting of the AP Striders, a walking/running club based at Alley Pond Park in Bayside. AP Striders is a community-based club started nearly 30 years ago. There was a nice turnout on hand for the talk on a warm summer's night. Topics included common runners' injuries and ways to prevent or appropriately rehab them. Everyone there, including Vinod, seemed to enjoy the lively Q&A session. Thanks to the AP Striders for being such great hosts !

Seniors- Safeguarding Against Falls

The "Well" Blog in a recent edition of The New York Times included an interesting story about the need for seniors to "senior proof" their homes. The article raised some very legitimate concerns, with so many accidents happening in the home. Falls, in particular, are a very serious problem for seniors. In fact, they are the leading cause of injury deaths among people 65 years or older. In the United States one of every three people this age falls each year. Of all fractures from falls, hip fractures cause the greatest number of deaths and lead to the most severe health problems.

In our physical therapy practice , we regularly perform balance and risk of fall assessments for many of the seniors among our patients. In addition, we advise them to reduce their risk of falling by: maintaining a regular program of exercise; making the living area in their homes safer by removing tripping hazards and installing grab bars/handrails; and asking their doctors to review their medications to minimize side effects and interactions. We recommend these steps to safeguard members of our senior population, and are pleased to pass along any ingenious ideas for "senior proofing" homes to these patients.


- Vinod Somareddy (DPT)

MLB Pitchers- Are Their Arms In The Wrong Hands?

Ever wonder why so many healthy, good MLB pitchers never pitch for more than a couple of productive seasons? True, structural problems and more utilization may contribute to the phenomenon , but how can it be that so many pitchers have landed on the Disabled List ( DL) in recent years.

Certainly, there is no shortage of pitchers among the ailing. In fact early in this 2009 baseball season , nearly 60 % of the players on the DL were pitchers. Can it be some after effect of the steroid era or just perhaps could it be the overlooked factor of woefully unskilled trainers who work on staff to "condition" players?

The "skill" set for active trainers is so varied. You will find some ATCs ( athletic trainers), personal conditioning specialists, personal trainers "to the stars" with no degrees and in some cases licensed, qualified physical therapists with appropriate education and knowledge. Does anyone actually evaluate the curriculum of study for these certifications or degrees, prior to hiring the trainers and putting the team's prized prospects in their hands?

Consider the physical therapist is the only one of the group whose curriculum includes a full course on gross anatomy, even including cadaver dissection. To have a thorough understanding of the internal structures, nerves and organs, and how they function and interrelate, provides the physical therapist with hands on knowledge the others do not come close to possessing.

As the baseball playing field becomes increasingly competitive, the level of training and skills of the trainers needs to keep pace. The pitcher's arm and career may often be left in the hands of someone with only passing or no knowledge whatsoever of the intricacies of the nerve roots of the brachial plexus and how they can affect pectoralis minor and the lower trapezius. To the physical therapist that's basics! And to the major league pitcher quite possibly the difference between a long, lucrative career and unhappy thought about unfulfilled dreams.

Major league ball clubs need to open their eyes to assess WHO is handling their players and their trainers' level of didactic training. Get a trained physical therapist, and you may be taking an important step to keep that 5 year, $60 million contract a very sound investment.


- Vinod Somareddy (DPT)