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Impulse Physical Therapy

Helping active individuals who are frustrated by their injuries to feel confident and perform better!

02/22/2026

Year 3 of testing force plate jumps at the Lions Club WNY High School Combine in the Bills Fieldhouse

01/17/2026

Our spotlight of the week is with Petter and Kash! Two Canisius Hockey athletes who overcame some knee injuries and are doing fantastic!

Petter set a school record in saves (the most in an NCAA game in 10 years), and Kash scored his first goal post surgery in their last series against Lindenwood

11/21/2025

Make sure you come on out for Round 2 against the Royals!

11/06/2025

Wait for it…

10/17/2025

Exciting announcement! We have partnered with to support their athletes during the school year. Looking forward to this collaboration and helping their athletes stay strong and healthy on and off the field 💪🏼

10/10/2025

Good news for all of our patients!!

10/01/2025

Running technique is more important than many runners realize. The way your foot lands can make a huge difference in how efficiently you run and how likely you are to get injured.

Trying to land your foot under your body instead of out in front helps reduce braking forces and keeps you moving smoothly forward.

Another key is your step rate. Taking quicker, shorter steps around 170 to 180 per minute improves your rhythm and reduces strain on your legs. Slower, longer strides often lead to overstriding, which wastes energy and can cause injuries.

Posture matters too. Keeping your body upright with a slight forward lean from the ankles not the waist helps maintain momentum.

Relax your shoulders and let your arms swing naturally to help drive your movement forward without tension.

Making these simple changes might feel strange at first, but small improvements over time can make running easier, faster, and more enjoyable.

Focusing on your form means you can run longer distances with less fatigue and fewer aches. So, pay attention to how you move, and watch your running take off!

Photo: Marta García Alonso

08/16/2025

🚨 ACL Injury Workshop – Prevention, Treatment & Return to Peak Performance 🚨

📅 Monday, August 25th @ 6 PM
📍 5087 Broadway St, Suite 100, Depew, NY 14043

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or simply passionate about staying injury-free, this workshop will give you cutting-edge insights from an all-star team of experts:

🩺 Steven Karnyski, MD – Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine fellowship-trained, with experience treating professional & collegiate athletes.

👨‍⚕ Alex Peters, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC – Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, Owner of Impulse PT, NCAA D1 rehab consultant, and adjunct professor.

👩‍⚕ Kathryn Piraino, PT, DPT, OCS – Residency-trained Orthopedic Specialist with a passion for ACL rehab and post-op recovery.

🏋 Evyn Nolette, MS, ATC, CSCS – Owner of Conquer Human Performance, blending athletic training & elite strength and conditioning to prevent injuries and boost performance.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to prevent non-contact ACL tears
✅ Expert surgical & non-surgical treatment options
✅ State-of-the-art rehab techniques to get back to peak performance

Sponsored by , innovators in force testing and human performance technology.

🎟 Seats are limited! DM us or visit the link in our profile to reserve your spot today!

08/06/2025

We are excited to (finally) join the Lancaster Depew Elma Chamber!

06/07/2025

Got hip pain with deep squats?

You’re not alone. Hip pain with squatting and “pinchy hips” are extremely common. Most are due to FAIS (femoroacetabular impingement syndrome), or a subtle impingement at the hip joint (check out our previous post).

Hip labral tears are also extremely common in athletes—even those without pain. In fact, up to 68% of athletes with no hip pain or stiffness have labral tears on imaging 👀

And those Cam lesions (bony outgrowth on the thigh bone) you may have heard about? Many are just normal anatomical variations from growth during our teenage years playing sports or running - not a guaranteed problem.

✅ The good news? Even painful hips with FAIS or labral tears respond really well to a focused plan that blends:
🔹 Hip mobility
🔹 Strength around the joint
🔹 Better movement control

Before assuming you need surgery or injections or have to stop deep squatting or running, make sure you’ve explored the right rehab path. Strong, stable hips can still squat deep and pain-free!

References:
PMID: 25636988
PMID: 34531185
PMID: 29443538
PMID: 30133164

Address

5087 Broadway Street
Buffalo, NY
14043

Website

http://ImpulsePTWNY.com/, https://linktr.ee/ImpulsePTWNY

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