Diagnostic Tests in New York City
What is diagnostic testing?
Diagnostic testing is used to help your doctor determine the exact condition that is causing your pain or other symptoms. Diagnostic procedures can help your doctor pinpoint your exact underlying problem as well as monitor your progress throughout treatment. Some of the tests that are used to help determine your medical condition at Performance Health in NYC & Pearl River include:
Blood Testing / Lab Work
Blood testing or lab work refers to laboratory tests that can be done to analyze a patient’s chemical balances and to determine whether a patient is suffering from certain diseases and medical issues. Blood tests that are commonly performed include:
- Cholesterol test
- Infectious disease screening
- Blood glucose test
- Full blood count test
Food Allergy Testing
Allergy tests are often given to patients who exhibit symptoms of allergies but do not know for sure what they are allergic to. They may also be used to diagnose an underlying allergy that is responsible for headaches, lethargy, or other health problems.
EKG Testing
An electrocardiogram, also called an EKG or ECG test, is used to check for cardiovascular (heart-related) problems by measuring the heart’s electrical activity.
Diagnostic Imaging Tests
Diagnostic imaging tests are used by radiologists and other medical professionals who need to view inside the body to locate and diagnose a problem. Some of the tests that are frequently used to diagnose health conditions and sports injuries include:
- X-rays
- MRI scans
- Ultrasounds
- CT scans
Metabolic Testing in New York City
Metabolic testing is used to help determine your VO2 max and resting metabolic rate, which indicates your body’s ability to consume oxygen as well as how many calories your body burns at rest.
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Physical Therapy Exercises in New York
What is therapeutic exercise?
Performance Health in NYC & Pearl River offers therapeutic exercise services, including physical therapy exercise programs. These are based on each person’s unique needs and performance goals. Therapeutic exercise can target a range of common problems and may include shoulder rehab exercises, physical therapy exercises for knee injuries, or lower back physical therapy exercises, among many other targeted programs. Our physical therapy exercise programs are backed by principles of functional medicine, exercise physiology, and kinesiology—blended to create both innovative and highly effective treatment methods. The goal of our therapeutic exercise program is to help you look and feel your best while also improving your level of performance. Before receiving physical therapy treatments, all of our patients first undergo a PH functional assessment, which will evaluate your strengths as well as weaknesses and areas for growth. Schedule a consultation today.