Physical therapy FAQ
Hydrate before during and after warm weather exercise. When running drink 10 to 15 oz. of water 15 minutes prior to running, and every 15 minutes during your run.
Don't jump into a new exercise program too quickly; always progress slowly and let your muscles, joints and bones adapt to the new stresses.
It takes longer for foot injuries to heal because we never stop using our feet!
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Useful Links



There are a myriad of useful online resources to help educate you about your condition and the physical therapies best suited for injury prevention and for recovery following an injury, surgery or illness.  Our patients have found these to be helpful:

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Sportsmetrics ACL Injury Prevention Program

Nutrition.gov Nutritional Information for a Healthier Life

National Athletic Trainers' Association Healthcare for Life and Sport

Occupational Safety US Dept. of Labor: Occupational Safety & Health Administration

American Heart Association Information for Cardiac Health

Orthotic Fitting, RX24 QuadraStep System Orthotic Systems

Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy The McKenzie Method

Download Patient Forms Prepare for your appointment with Ridgefield Physical Therapy