Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough because they have to be for your game! However, we're all still human, and unfortunately, injuries do happen. The hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body's weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Conditions such as arthritis, aging, and sports injuries can all cause problems, and before you know it, pain symptoms can flare up. If you're experiencing hip, knee, or leg pain, call Base Physical Therapy in Brooklyn to schedule a closer look. Before you ...

Those of us concerned about maintaining a high level of fitness, from weekend warriors to professional athletes, rely on a solid set of core muscles to stabilize the body and allow us to perform at our best. Athletes are attempting to enhance their form to complete this essential activity better. One of the essential workouts for core strength is the squat! According to renowned strength coach Mark Rippetoe, the squat is an exercise that stimulates those core muscles. What happens to the feet is a matter of debate. Some believe the feet should ...

“I have always wanted to start my own rehab practice, especially one that emphasized one on one patient care”. Check out the feature on Dr. Figueroa, owner of Base, by The Story Exchange. Learn more about her thoughts on success and the role models that contributed to her current accomplishments as a female business owner.

Back pain in constantly in the headlines – why? Because according to the National Institute of health 80% of adults experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. Here at BASE we see patients of all ages and all activity levels struggling with back pain. So today we’re going to answer the question – what’s happening when ‘your back goes out?’  We’ve all heard or experienced the story – “I bent over to pick up a pencil and threw my back out” or “I got up too quickly an...

If there’s anything we all want; it’s a better version of our core, right? The media seems to tell us that it’s important for everything we do – from fitness to fashion to heart health and beyond. But based on our conversations with folks at BASE everyone seems to have a different idea of what the “core” actually is. So before we jump into our “ab day” workouts, we should understand the core and its purpose. So what do you think it is? Try to answer the questions below: Having a great &l...

Transitioning Tips – Running in the Winter to Running in the Spring We will be running from the frozen tundra to the blooming flowers. Running into warmer weather from here on out sounds pretty good. This means that if you made it through running in the winter you can expect your pace to increase slightly and distance to be greater without the fatigue feeling. Here are some simple tips to feel great running into warmer weather. If you hibernated all winter and now are ready to get back out there, we can help you too!  1.ClothingIf yo...

Pain. No one likes it. So what if you could opt out of pain? Would you do it? There are actually reported cases of people not being able to feel pain – it’s called congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis (CIPA), and it’s a rare genetic disorder. Though this might sound nice at first, it’s actually a very debilitating condition. Ashlyn Blocker is a five year old with this condition, and because she can’t feel pain she has fallen from dangerous heights, bitten through her tongue while eating and burned herse...

We are excited to announce that our Williamsburg Brooklyn office will reopen on July 14, 2020. Our temporary hours will be Tuesday 9AM-2PM (first appointment at 9AM, last appointment at 2PM). We will open more days and hours as needed. The Brooklyn Athletic Club (BAC) continues to be closed. Please use the entrance to the left of the BAC entrance on Berry street. There will be a buzzer to unlock the door. The entrance will open up to the elevators, which you will take directly to the 3rd floor. ​ WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU VISIT OU...

HOW DOES THIS AWARD HELP MY COMPANY? Displaying this award in your place of business has several benefits for your company: Strategic ValueToday, small businesses and entrepreneurs are facing the challenges of an increasingly competitive local economy. While many businesses have taken on various initiatives to continue to grow, a select few have been able to benefit from the strategic value of business awards.Sales ToolPaula Arnold, owner of SmarterTech Business Systems, learned firsthand from a former manager that a business award can be an ac...

With summer in full swing, people are spending more time outdoors enjoying their favorite recreational activities. In the past few weeks, I’ve noticed an increase in groin pain complaints, especially in soccer and ultimate Frisbee athletes. I’ve also noticed several occurrences in sports media mentioning athletes with groin pain: June 4th, Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers leaving during the third inning against the Chicago White Sox due to “groin tightness,” and July 10th Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers r...

It’s important to lead a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, this kind of lifestyle is not always easy to have. If the very thought of going out and exercising with your aches and pains leaves you feeling uncomfortable or nervous, know that there is a simpler solution to gaining the active lifestyle you desire. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1 in 5 people have chronic pain. In fact, approximately 80 percent of Americans have experienced (or will experienc...

Let’s face it, some of us just aren’t morning people. The reason for that varies — sometimes you just want a little extra shut-eye, and other times, it’s because morning presents aches and pains to you that you’d rather avoid. Do you leap out of bed excited at the thought of experiencing another morning – or do you just lie there, afraid to move because of the pain you’re likely to feel? Aches and pains are never welcome, and they can start your day off with low spirits when you’re forced to deal ...