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Dr. Rob Letizia assessing knee motion after patellar tendon repair surgery during physical therapy in Wayne, NJ.

Patellar Tendon Repair Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The patellar tendon repair protocol week by week: the knee braced straight for about six weeks with early controlled bending, the brace off once there is no extensor lag, strengthening...

Patellar Tendon Repair Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The patellar tendon repair protocol week by week: the knee braced straight for about six weeks with early controlled bending, the brace off once there is no extensor lag, strengthening...

Dr. Rob Letizia testing a patient's eye tracking during a chronic dizziness evaluation at Spectrum Therapeutics in Wayne, NJ.

Does Chronic Dizziness Go Away? What Keeps It G...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

Chronic describes how long dizziness has lasted, not whether it can end. In one trial, 56 of 83 people with chronic dizziness improved with a home vestibular program. Here are...

Does Chronic Dizziness Go Away? What Keeps It G...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

Chronic describes how long dizziness has lasted, not whether it can end. In one trial, 56 of 83 people with chronic dizziness improved with a home vestibular program. Here are...

Dr. Rob Letizia checking the shoulder of a patient wearing a post-operative sling during physical therapy in Wayne, NJ.

Biceps Tenodesis Rehab Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The biceps tenodesis rehab protocol week by week: a sling and passive motion for two weeks, full motion by six weeks, no resisted elbow bending or palm-up turning for six...

Biceps Tenodesis Rehab Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The biceps tenodesis rehab protocol week by week: a sling and passive motion for two weeks, full motion by six weeks, no resisted elbow bending or palm-up turning for six...

Dr. Rob Letizia working on a patient's ankle and foot during physical therapy in Wayne, NJ.

Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The Achilles tendon repair protocol week by week: a splint for two weeks, a walking boot with heel wedges, out of the boot by weeks 8 to 12, single-leg heel...

Achilles Tendon Repair Protocol: The Recovery T...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

The Achilles tendon repair protocol week by week: a splint for two weeks, a walking boot with heel wedges, out of the boot by weeks 8 to 12, single-leg heel...

Dr. Rob Letizia checking a patient's eye movements during a vestibular neuritis evaluation at Spectrum Therapeutics in Wayne, NJ.

Can Vestibular Neuritis Come Back? Why It Can F...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

A true second attack of vestibular neuritis is rare: 2 of 103 people in one long-term study. Here is what usually causes dizziness to return, and how to tell which...

Can Vestibular Neuritis Come Back? Why It Can F...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

A true second attack of vestibular neuritis is rare: 2 of 103 people in one long-term study. Here is what usually causes dizziness to return, and how to tell which...

Dr. Rob Letizia supporting a patient's elbow and forearm during physical therapy in Wayne, NJ.

Physical Therapy After Distal Biceps Repair: A ...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

Physical therapy after distal biceps repair runs about six months: brace off at 6 to 8 weeks, biceps isometrics at week 12, light curls at week 16, and return to...

Physical Therapy After Distal Biceps Repair: A ...

Dr. Rob Letizia PT, DPT

Physical therapy after distal biceps repair runs about six months: brace off at 6 to 8 weeks, biceps isometrics at week 12, light curls at week 16, and return to...