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How I Reduced My Half Marathon Time by 40 Minutes: A Physical Therapist's Journey
So many of you asked HOW Dr. Wortman did it after she sprinted to the finish line 40 minutes earlier than her last half marathon, even though it was years later. Well, she answered! Read more about her half marathon journey and tips here!
Do I Need Physical Therapy? The Personalized Quiz that Will Tell You Now!
Any number of factors can contribute to whether or not you need physical therapy. Iron Physical Therapy has narrowed this down for you in a Doctor-Approved, 10-question quiz!
Easy Ways to Cut your Next Triathlon Time
Here’s a list of the best tips to improve your transition at your next triathlon. Read them all here!
Runner Stronger than Ever After ACL Surgery
After an ACL Injury, Liz started to go to physical therapy…and hasn’t stopped yet! With physical therapy she has become fearless and is admittedly in better shape than even before her injury. Now, our Patient of the Month is riding the slide board right towards getting back to running, hiking, and skiing! Read her inspiring revelations about PT here:
Dr. Wortman’s Protein Pancake Recipe
If you’re looking for a healthy and nutrient packed breakfast to start you off your day, Dr. Wortman has some protein pancakes for you! Pack in the protein to a fluffy pancake to increase alertness, amino acid intake, and the feeling of fullness throughout the day.
7 Things You Should Know About Workout Hydration
This summer has been HOT, but I know all you athletes are still training despite the heat and humidity. Not only can these high temperatures result in dehydration but they can also hinder performance in both endurance and power athletes. Here are 6 tips to stay properly hydrated so you can thrive in your warm weather training!
Iron Physical Therapy at Fitzgerald's Lager Run
June was full of local New Jersey races, with the Fitzgerald 5k in Glen Ridge closing out the exciting month! Iron Physical Therapy was excited to treat local Essex County runners for this fun and inclusive event!
Physical Therapy Gets Patient Swim Ready After Shoulder Surgery
Our Patient of the Month, Rina, does everything. She cooks, she swims, she gardens, and she even shops…and she uses physical therapy and to #GetBetter and #BeBetter at it all! Learn more about the versatile benefits of techniques like Graston and ART here.
Iron Physical Therapy at Montclair Bread 5k Doughnut Run
Another 5k in the books for Montclair Bread Company and Iron Physical therapy! We were so excited to stretch some of our favorite runners, raise money for The Covenant House in New Jersey, and even finish the race ourselves.
Iron Physical Therapy at Midland Park Crossfit Bison Competition
This month, we attended the second annual Bison Classic Crossfit Competition in Midland Park, New Jersey - where we will be opening our second location this summer! These impressive athletes showed how strength and recovery go hand-in-hand after being treated with Active Release Technique, Kinesio Taping, and Normatec Recovery Boots!