5 Tips for A Successful ACL Reconstruction Recovery

Explore expert tips for ACL reconstruction recovery. Learn how to reduce swelling, strengthen muscles, and optimize your healing journey effectively.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyAugust 30, 2024Summit Physical Therapyacl

5 Tips for Returning to Activity and Sports After Time Off

Returning to activity or sports after time off? Here are five tips to help reduce your risk of injury and ease back into doing what you love.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyApril 9, 2024exercise

6 Common Cycling Injuries and What You Can Do To Recover

In this blog, Paul Coviello, PT, DPT covers the most common cycling injuries and shares solutions to getting you back on the bike—pain free.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, cycling injuries

Inner Knee Pain in Cycling and How to Fix It

Knee pain is common in cycling due to the extensive movement the knee goes through during a ride. Cyclists commonly feel pain on the inside of their knee for a variety of reasons including muscular pain, arthritis, tendonitis, or even poor bike fit. Learn more about inner knee pain and how it can be resolved with various physical therapy techniques.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023knee pain, knee injury, cycling, strength trainingComment

Why Do I Have Neck Pain or Hand Numbness When Cycling

Cyclists may experience neck pain or hand numbness caused by muscle, joint, disc, and nerve injuries or even an improper bike fit. Learn more about neck pain or numbness when cycling, and how it can be resolved through physical therapy techniques.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, neck pain, hand numbness, cycling injuriesComment

Buttock Pain in Cycling and How to Fix It

Buttock pain is a common, frequently misdiagnosed issue impacting cyclists. Learn more about the causes of buttock pain in cycling and treatment options available through physical therapy.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, cycling injuries, buttock pain Comment

Low Back Pain in Cycling and How to Fix It

Low back pain is one of the most common ailments impacting cyclists. Learn more about the causes of low back pain in cycling and treatment options available through physical therapy.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, cycling injuries, back pain, lower back painComment

Groin and Hip Pain in Cyclists and How To Fix It

Groin and hip pain are rather common ailments in cyclists, frequently compounded with low back or knee pain. Learn more about the causes of groin and hip pain in cycling and treatment options available through physical therapy.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, cycling injuries, groin pain, hip painComment

Front Of Knee Pain in Cycling and How To Fix It

Front of knee pain, also known as anterior knee pain, is common in cycling due to the amount of use the knee goes through during a ride. Learn more about the causes of anterior knee pain in cycling and treatment options available through physical therapy.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 12, 2023cycling, cycling injuries, knee pain, knee injuryComment

How Cyclists can Manage Common Mental Health Challenges

For many cyclists, riding a bike is much more than just an activity that we do to get a workout or burn some calories—it’s a passion. Because of these positives and more, cycling winds up being a moderator of our mental health for better and sometimes worse.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyMarch 17, 2023cycling

10 Tips From A Young PT Business Owner

Navigating any new career presents its challenges. Here are a few tips from a young business owner to get your PT career off to a great start.

6 Tips for Running “Forever”

If you are currently a healthy runner, consider these factors to keep in top physical shape and maybe even improve your performance. If you aren’t currently running but wish to start, or get back into it, consider these factors as goals on the way to making running a sustainable activity.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 27, 2022running, anti-aging

The Anti-Aging Movement Checklist: How to Feel Great as You Get Older

While there is no magic potion or fountain to jump in that will allow us to stay healthy forever, modern science is gving us better insight into what can keep us healthier for longer. Exercise, and movement are only a part of the equation to remaining youthful, they are definitely an important part that cannot be neglected.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyOctober 4, 2022anti-aging, movement

When Should I Get My Knee Replaced?

The goal of this article is to provide some background so you can make an educated decision about when you should seek out a knee replacement or at least a surgical consultation.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapySeptember 26, 2022

Mental Health During the Physical Therapy Recovery Process

While the physical side of injury and recovery is easy to see, the weight on the mind is not as obvious. It is easy for medical professionals to throw out stats on how long your injury usually takes to get better or what percentage of people get better from a specific injury, but dealing with an altered lifestyle on top of managing pain is a tough prospect.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapySeptember 20, 2022mental health

Strength Training for Cyclists Based in NJ

As a physical therapist who is also an avid cyclist and cares for cyclists, I've developed a training program, particularly for cyclists where you can have a mix of hills and flatlands.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyApril 14, 2022cycling, strength training

How to Use Foam Rollers to Help Your Physical Therapy (Videos)

Foam rollers have become a staple in many homes, from athletes to individuals just trying to loosen up their muscles to feel better. They have come into popularity in the past 20 years, helping people self-manage their pain, recovery, and mobility.

Paul CovielloSummit Physical TherapyMarch 30, 2022foam rollers