Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C., established in 1987 by Doreen and Robert Frank, specializes in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, industrial injuries and adult neurological conditions.

Our two offices are conveniently located to serve Rensselaer, Albany and Columbia counties and are staffed by licensed physical therapists and certified physical therapist assistants.

The owners, Doreen and Robert Frank are 1981 graduates of Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. They are joined by a well-rounded staff committed to regular attendance at continuing education programs to keep up to date on the most progressive rehabilitation techniques.

January 2012 Newsletter: Easy Tips to Treat your Neck or Back Pain with the McKenzie Method

The McKenzie Method is a systematic approach that physical therapists employ to differentiate what movements worsen your pain and what repeated movements you can perform to lessen your pain. Best of all, it is centered on lessening the number of visits you need to come to a clinic since it teaches you how to treat yourself.

A recent article in the November 2011 issue of the respected journal, Spine, demonstrated the success of patients who were treated with the McKenzie Method.

Mechanical neck, thoracic or low back pain might be the result of faulty posture, tight soft tissues or stiff joints or derangements in the discs. A physical therapist employing the McKenzie Method analyzes through a series of questions your history of postures, movements, activities along with your symptoms and then performs a physical examination to see what provokes the pain and
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