Alden Physical Therapy, PC

02/03/2026

01/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Extended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength and alignment. The human spine is built to move, not sit still for hours!

01/28/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. This helps ensure recommendations fit the individual, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
✅ Tip: As symptoms improve, some people later transition into general fitness programs.

01/27/2026

Shoulder pain can sneak up on you slowly or hit you all at once. One day it might be a dull ache when you reach overhead. The next day, it’s sharp pain when you try to lift groceries, sleep on your side, or get dressed. When that happens, most people start looking for answers—and fast.

01/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday

These bones form arches that absorb shock and support your body. PTs show exercises to strengthen the arches and improve balance. Healthy feet are the foundation for every step you take.

01/22/2026

A lot of our patients are already looking forward to spring! It will be here soon, but even sooner it will be time for the 40th Annual Hospice Spring Bouquet Sale! 🌸🌸

With the help of Jenny, one of our fellow physical therapists, we are excited to support Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo this year by taking presale orders.

Here's what you can order:
Standard Bouquet Mixed 10-stem arrangement for $15. 🌷
Tribute Bouquet – Mixed 30-stem arrangement for $40. 💐

For every Tribute purchased, Hospice donates a Standard bouquet to a patient receiving care. This sale has been a beautiful tradition for 40 years, and Jenny, along with the rest of the Alden PT Team, are proud to be part of it. Help us spread some spring cheer and support an amazing cause!

Make sure to place your order by Friday, February 13th with Jenny!

Bouquets will be available for pickup the week of March 2nd at Alden PT.

To place an order, please send an email to jtdpt1032@yahoo.com. Thank you so much! ❤️

01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.

01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

Shoulder pain can be confusing and frustrating. It might come on suddenly after lifting something heavy, or it may slowly build over months without a clear cause. When people search online or talk to friends, they often hear a mix of stories, advice, and warnings—many of which may not actually be ...

01/13/2026

Motivational Monday