You know that feeling...you're in the middle of a workout and your body's telling you something's not quite right, but your ego's telling you to keep going. This is especially true in a group fitness setting. I am not referring to a mental roadblocks (a.k.a., fear or lack of confidence), but physical ones. You distinctively feel that part of your body is weak and vulnerable. In these critical injury prevention moments, it's important to listen to your body and STAY IN YOUR LANE. What does this mean? IMG_1066 Set your own goals (e.g., mileage, weight, etc.) and stick to them. Don't get sidet ..read more

The new and improved Iron PT logo has been cleared for take off ✈️   It took us 13 years to get it just right, but we thought it was time to give our logo a little upgrade by adding a symbol to boldly represent all things Iron. We wanted something that could be incorporated into the word Iron, but could also stand alone. It had to be strong and simple while portraying the power of movement.  Since we’ve often referred to our clinic as being like an airport, we knew wings were just the symbol to remind you that we’re here to get you where you want to go! Iron is not your final de ..read more

The first snow big storm of the season is here which means we will be breaking out the shovels and snow blowers. Here are some quick tips to keep you safe and pain free this winter! In addition to the video, here are a few more suggestions you’ll want to read: 1) Warm up for about 10 minutes. Get your blood moving with a brisk walk, marching in place or other full-body movement. Also include some upper and lower body stretching. 2) Wear shoe chains and watch your step as you go down the slippery stairs to begin shoveling. Many people get hurt before they even begin. 3) Cho ..read more

Each month, Iron Physical Therapy highlights a special patient to tell their inspiring story. We want to honor the people who go all in - body, mind and spirit. They show us what’s possible - that you can move on from a setback to do amazing things...to challenge your body, to chase your dreams, to address pain in a healthy way to #getbetterbebetter. Read Mike’s story below and then click here to read more inspiring patient stories. ————————————————————- As a PT, it is always fun and exciting to learn where my clients come from! I was overjoyed to be able to watch not only our patient of ..read more

What says #getbetterbebetter more than a resolution? With the new year right around the corner, there’s no better time to get into a growth mindset than right now! Check out this video to hear our PT’s goals for 2024… Let’s shift the way we think about change. Instead of setting a New Year’s “Resolution” which can feel vague and unattainable, we prefer to use “Growth Goals” which are specific actions you want to prioritize to get the most out of this life you’ve been given. Watch this video to hear the goals the DPTs and I have come up with to ring in the new year! They a ..read more

That’s me, Dr. Wortman - I ran the NYC Marathon and what a whirlwind 6 month journey it was! Here’s a little recap…   Getting to the NYC Marathon Starting Line When I first started training for the NYC marathon in June, I had no clue what I was getting into! I had focused so much on strength training with CrossFit for 10+ years that entering into a long distance challenge was a new feat for me. Luckily, training was pretty smooth. I think that was a result of my solid conditioning with weights, a strong running foundation at shorter distances and my background as a PT knowing the im ..read more

Dr. Nardiello earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University and enjoys working with patients at every level to help them #getbetterbebetter. He is a Certified Running Gait Analyst and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He has also received advanced training in ‘Rehab of the Injured Runner.’ Dr. Nardiello was passionate about baseball growing up and continues to stay active in the gym and training for half marathons. Scroll down to discover more about Dr. Aherne! Why did you decide to go into physical therapy? I loved sports and science in high school. When I ..read more

Each month, Iron Physical Therapy highlights a special patient to tell their inspiring story. We want to honor the people who go all in - body, mind and spirit. They show us what’s possible - that you can move on from a setback to do amazing things...to challenge your body, to chase your dreams, to address pain in a healthy way to #getbetterbebetter. Read Elise’s story below and then click here to read more inspiring patient stories. ————————————————————- Elise has been weightlifting for about 5 years. At the end of last year, she started having knee pain that ultimately resulted in her needi ..read more

Each month, Iron Physical Therapy highlights a special patient to tell their inspiring story. We want to honor the people who go all in - body, mind and spirit. They show us what’s possible - that you can move on from a setback to do amazing things...to challenge your body, to chase your dreams, to address pain in a healthy way to #getbetterbebetter. Read Teresa’s story below and then click here to read more inspiring patient stories. ————————————————————- When the woman who helps everyone else starts doing something for herself…her strength increases, her stability rises, and her smile gets ..read more

Each month, Iron Physical Therapy highlights a special patient to tell their inspiring story. We want to honor the people who go all in - body, mind and spirit. They show us what’s possible - that you can move on from a setback to do amazing things...to challenge your body, to chase your dreams, to address pain in a healthy way to #getbetterbebetter. Read Connor’s story below and then click here to read more inspiring patient stories. ————————————————————- Connor came to Iron after surgery to rehab an elbow injury that occurred while playing baseball over 4 months ago. When this student athle ..read more