Niagara Physical Therapy

Niagara Physical Therapy Our experienced team of physical therapists begin with a comprehensive evaluation of your condition. Welcome to Niagara Physical Therapy in Lewiston, NY.

This includes a thorough physical examination, a review of your health and treatment history, and a one-on-one consultation. We believe that each person who receives physical therapy is an individual and should be treated as such. Our Physical Therapists treat all ages for a wide range of medical conditions in a warm, comfortable office setting. In today’s health care system, Physical Therapists are experts in the examination and treatment of orthopedic and neuromuscular problems with a goal to improve the function and overall quality of life of the patient.

04/10/2026

Knee Arthritis?

Staying active is one of the best ways to manage knee arthritis! Movement helps reduce stiffness and keep your joints healthy.

Some tips as we transition into warmer weather:
1. Choose low-impact activities (walking, biking)
2. Strengthen your legs
3. Wear supportive shoes

Physical Therapy can help guide you in the right way to getting back to your hobbies. Feel free to give our office a call to set up an appointment today!

04/06/2026

Neck pain? You’re not alone.

Whether it’s from sleeping wrong, stress, or just everyday life—neck pain can sneak up on anyone. Good news: Physical therapy can help! We work on:

✔️ Loosening tight muscles
✔️ Improving your posture
✔️ Building strength to support your neck
✔️ Helping you move without pain again

If your neck has been bothering you, don’t just push through it let’s fix it.

📍 Come see us and start feeling better!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Niagara Physical Therapy!🌷🐣

04/01/2026

Exercise Spotlight: Heel Raises

Strengthen your calves and improve balance

How to perform:
1. Stand tall, hold onto support if needed
2. Rise up onto your toes
3. Slowly lower down

Reps: 2–3 sets of 12–15

Along with other exercises, these can help improve walking & balance as well as support ankle strength.

03/27/2026

PT Tip: The 30–30 Rule

Every 30 minutes…
➡️ Stand up
➡️ Stretch
➡️ Move around

Your body isn’t designed to sit all day!

03/23/2026

Monday Movement Tip!

Movement is medicine. Even a short walk can help reduce back stiffness! Get out today! If a movement is causing consistent pain, call our office today to set up an appointment!

Exercise of the Day: Chin Tucks/ RetractionsA great exercise to improve neck posture and reduce strain from looking at p...
03/16/2026

Exercise of the Day: Chin Tucks/ Retractions

A great exercise to improve neck posture and reduce strain from looking at phones or computers.

How to perform:
1. Sit or stand tall.
2. Gently tuck your chin straight back (like making a double chin).
3. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax.

Reps: 10 reps, 2–3 sets

✅ Helps improve posture
✅ Strengthens deep neck muscles
✅ Can reduce neck discomfort

Pain doesn’t always mean you should stop moving. In many cases, the right movement is exactly what your body needs to he...
03/09/2026

Pain doesn’t always mean you should stop moving. In many cases, the right movement is exactly what your body needs to heal. Physical therapy helps guide safe exercises to restore strength and mobility. If you are experiencing some type of pain, feel free to give our office a call today!

03/03/2026

We’re proud to announce that two of our Physical Therapists have officially earned their Vestibular Rehabilitation & Concussion Certification!

Julianna Herrmann at our Lewiston office and Chanelle Garcia at our Grand Island office are now certified in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders and concussions. With enhanced skills in assessing dizziness, vertigo, balance impairments, and both sports-related and non-sports-related concussions, they are now even better equipped to deliver evidence-based, research-supported care.

What does this mean for our patients?
✅ More comprehensive dizziness and vertigo evaluations
✅ Advanced concussion management strategies
✅ Improved balance assessment and fall-risk reduction
✅ Individualized treatment plans designed for faster, safer recovery

By continuing to invest in specialized education, we’re expanding our ability to help more individuals safely return to work, sport, and daily life with confidence. So if you or someone you know has issues with dizziness, give one of our offices a call to get in for an evaluation!

03/02/2026

As we transition from winter into spring, we start to see patients becoming more active. With that seasonal shift comes an increase in low back, knee, and hip irritation which are often from improper lifting mechanics when picking objects up from the ground.

Whether you’re picking up a bag of mulch, a laundry basket, or a grandchild, using proper squat mechanics can protect your spine and keep you moving pain-free.

✅ Key Steps for Safe Squatting:

1. Set Your Base
Feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

2. Brace & Prepare
Gently tighten your core and keep your chest tall.

3. Hips Back First
Think “sit back into a chair” before bending your knees.

4. Lower With Control
Heels stay down while knees track over toes, and your spine stays neutral (avoid rounding)

5. Keep It Close
Hold the object close to your body before standing.

6. Drive Up Strong
Push through your heels and squeeze your glutes to return to standing.

Exercise of the week: Standing RowThe standing row is a simple but powerful exercise that strengthens your upper back, i...
02/23/2026

Exercise of the week: Standing Row

The standing row is a simple but powerful exercise that strengthens your upper back, improves posture, and enhances scapular stability.

How to Perform a Standing Row (with resistance band or cable):
1. Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart. Hold band or cable handles with arms extended in front of you. Engage your core and keep knees slightly bent.
2. Pull elbows straight back toward your sides. Squeeze shoulder blades together at the end of the motion. Keep shoulders down (avoid shrugging).
3. Slowly extend arms back to starting position.
4. Repeat 10 repetitions for 2-3 sets.

🧠 Form Tips
-Keep chest lifted.
-Avoid arching your low back.
-Elbows stay close to your body.
-Think: “Shoulders down and back” or "pinching a pencil between your shoulder blades"

Exercise of the Week:🐄 Cat–Cow Stretch 🐈‍⬛The Cat–Cow stretch is a gentle spinal mobility exercise often used in yoga an...
02/16/2026

Exercise of the Week:

🐄 Cat–Cow Stretch 🐈‍⬛

The Cat–Cow stretch is a gentle spinal mobility exercise often used in yoga and physical therapy to improve flexibility and decrease stiffness in the back and neck.

How to Perform:
1. Start on your hands and knees (quadruped position) with wrists under shoulders and knees under hips.
2. Cow (Extension): Inhale as you drop your belly toward the floor. Lift your chest and tailbone toward the ceiling. Keep your neck long and gaze slightly forward.
3. Cat (Flexion): Exhale as you round your spine toward the ceiling. Tuck your chin toward your chest and draw your belly button in.
4. Move slowly between positions with your breath.
5. Repeat for 8–12 slow, controlled repetitions.

Address

732 Cayuga Street
Lewiston, NY
14092

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+17167547220

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