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Miss Polixeni Katsaros, PT DPT

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)

Polixeni Katsaros is a physical therapist practicing in Hackettstown, NJ. Polixeni Katsaros specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Polixeni Katsaros can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Polixeni Katsaros will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Miss Polixeni Katsaros, PT DPT
  • Hackettstown, NJ
  • Accepting new patients

How can I get rid of ankle arthritis pain?

Arthritis and a joint, especially the ankle is painful and to answer your question. Think of it in two parts, 1. If it is acute meaning, the joint is hot and swollen, then you READ MORE
Arthritis and a joint, especially the ankle is painful and to answer your question. Think of it in two parts, 1. If it is acute meaning, the joint is hot and swollen, then you need to ice it. 2. If it is chronic meaning, the pain has been there for over a month and its not necessarily a flareup where it would be hot and swollen then you can put heat on your ankle. Most important Is to regain strength in the muscles around the ankle, including the muscles of the foot, and this is done in the pain-free range of motion. I would also recommend an ankle sleeve to maintain some of your own body temperature heat, and a supportive shoe, preferably high top for extra support until you can regain the strength and decrease the pain. And when youre not on your feet, elevate Your foot above your heart.

Can physical therapy fix posture?

Skilled physical therapy can educate how to achieve upright posture, we can put our hands on each muscle group and work it out, If its tight . show you how to strengthen it , if READ MORE
Skilled physical therapy can educate how to achieve upright posture, we can put our hands on each muscle group and work it out, If its tight . show you how to strengthen it , if the core is weak but to actually perform postal correction it Has to be done actively by the individual , once learned in physical therapy sessions . So No Physical Therapy does not Fix bad posture You Do. We Teach ,Guide, Facilitate, Assist our clients to fix their own posture every second of the day So it becomes how you move naturally

Should I get physical therapy for a back injury?

Yes, Learning to align spine and stretch properly can help with the healing process

Can physical therapy help chronic ankle pain?

Yes, physical therapy can help with chronic ankle pain by focusing on the root cause of the ankle pain and incorporating specific exhaling breathing exercises.

How long is physical therapy for tennis elbow?

Tennis Elbow is an over use and inflammation of the tendons So following R.I.C.E principles It can take 4-6 weeks and then re entering the activity slowly to not re injure again. READ MORE
Tennis Elbow is an over use and inflammation of the tendons So following R.I.C.E principles It can take 4-6 weeks and then re entering the activity slowly to not re injure again.

International Medication Management

You need to speak to a pharmacist go to a local drugstore or where you get your medication and speak to the pharmacist on staff about your question

Can physical therapy help after hip replacement?

Yes, physical therapy can help after your hip replacement. Physical therapy addresses, musculoskeletal , neuromuscular and myofascial systems. The Actual replacement of the hip READ MORE
Yes, physical therapy can help after your hip replacement. Physical therapy addresses, musculoskeletal , neuromuscular and myofascial systems. The Actual replacement of the hip does not address. So absolutely once the orthopedic doctor clears you for physical therapy make sure you go to get stronger, improve your balance, and get back to the activity level you want to be at.

How long is physical therapy after hip surgery?

4-6 weeks Depending on your needs

Can physical therapy help neck nerve pain?

Yes, getting to the root cause of the neck nerve pain is key, Posture correction, manual techniques including trigger point, myofascial release , simple repeated movements, stretching READ MORE
Yes, getting to the root cause of the neck nerve pain is key, Posture correction, manual techniques including trigger point, myofascial release , simple repeated movements, stretching , breathing and lastly looking at your sleep position and head support.

Can physical therapy help with hip arthritis?

Yes! Its strengthening the muscles around the hip that helps to decrease pain with movement

Can physical therapy make back pain worse?

Great question! Depends on the root cause Disc issue - initially will hurt then will centralize Stenosis- focus on neutral spine to flexion Both cases need to strengthen core!!! READ MORE
Great question! Depends on the root cause Disc issue - initially will hurt then will centralize Stenosis- focus on neutral spine to flexion Both cases need to strengthen core!!!

Can physical therapy help back pain?

Yes Physical therapy can help with back pain

When should you start rehab after ankle surgery?

When the Doctor Who performed the surgery advises you to start physical therapy on the ankle. However, to supplement answer, you should always keep the rest of your body moving READ MORE
When the Doctor Who performed the surgery advises you to start physical therapy on the ankle. However, to supplement answer, you should always keep the rest of your body moving in a safe manner.

What can you do after hip replacement?

After your hip replacement, surgery has healed and your surgeon gives you clearance you can do anything you want

Is physical therapy necessary after a leg fracture?

Yes is necessary to restore, myofascial mobility, and strength to the muscles while the bone was healing.

What can cause hip pain?

Hip pain is a symptom and finding the source of the hip pain is important in successful recovery Sources of hip pain are; 1. Tight fascia from a prior injury around hip that limited READ MORE
Hip pain is a symptom and finding the source of the hip pain is important in successful recovery Sources of hip pain are; 1. Tight fascia from a prior injury around hip that limited full pain free ROM 2. Osteoarthritis in the hip joint 3. Lumbar disc bulge at L-1 / L-2 4. Poor posture, prolonged sitting

Can physical therapy help with sports injuries?

Yes Skilled Physical Therapy Can help with Sports Injuries.

Does physical therapy help hip arthritis?

Yes, physical therapy helps hip Arthritis, pain, skilled physical therapy to address, myofascial release, pain-free, range of motion, and strengthening all help decrease pain from READ MORE
Yes, physical therapy helps hip Arthritis, pain, skilled physical therapy to address, myofascial release, pain-free, range of motion, and strengthening all help decrease pain from hip osteoarthritis. Ask your doctor about plasma Rich protein (PRP) injection

What is the best support for knee pain?

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