The Spine Center has a new physical therapist, Dr. Rami Said. He came on board last Fall and has been a great addition to the Neurosurgery Team. A graduate of Columbia’s Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in 2007, Dr. Rami Said [sounds like ‘rommy sah eed’] says he jumped at the chance to...

A new study published in the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy sheds new light on the important forces that effect the shoulder and elbow of baseball players. Dr. Evan Johnson, physical therapist at the Spine Center, has treated a number of major league pitchers for shoulder and spine injuries. He says,

Recently the New York Times ran an article about how to deal with the everyday aches and pains that accompany an active/sports lifestyle.  The physicians interviewed for the most part said they recommend their patients to hold off on contacting professional help unless the problem persists...