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💡The Unexpected Roles of Body Fat💡
Body fat supports more than metabolism.
It helps with:
• Temperature regulation
• Organ protection
• Tissue repair
• Immune response
Healthy adipose tissue contributes to systemic balance.Function matters more than quantity.
体脂肪には意外な役割があります。
・体温調整
・内臓の保護
・組織修復
・免疫応答
重要なのは体脂肪の「量」の増減ではなく、その “機能”なのです。
#体脂肪 #代謝 #MetabolicHealth #ImmuneSupport #Adipose
Body fat supports more than metabolism.
It helps with:
• Temperature regulation
• Organ protection
• Tissue repair
• Immune response
Healthy adipose tissue contributes to systemic balance.Function matters more than quantity.
体脂肪には意外な役割があります。
・体温調整
・内臓の保護
・組織修復
・免疫応答
重要なのは体脂肪の「量」の増減ではなく、その “機能”なのです。
#体脂肪 #代謝 #MetabolicHealth #ImmuneSupport #Adipose


【日本語キャプションはコメントで!】
I’ve been taking my lunch breaks at Bryant Park for some time now, but I’m especially drawn to the park this month!
Myself, along with others who’ve been wooed by the silly antics of the American Woodcock, aka the Timberdoodle, have flocked to Bryant Park in the hopes of catching a glimpse of this dancing bird on their migration pit stop. And incredibly, in the middle of the city, there they were.
This tiny, oddly spherical, and very well camouflaged bird travels hundreds of miles, pausing briefly in places like NYC to rest and refuel before continuing on. It feels surreal that while we’re rushing through our day, they’re quietly passing through the same spaces with their own agenda.
Bryant Park is an important reminder that small pockets of greenery make immense positive impacts by creating safe spaces for the wonderful co-inhabitants of our planet - even here in the busiest parts of the city.
-Navitha
#AmericanWoodcock #omptny #BryantPark #mindfulpause #nycphysicaltherapy
I’ve been taking my lunch breaks at Bryant Park for some time now, but I’m especially drawn to the park this month!
Myself, along with others who’ve been wooed by the silly antics of the American Woodcock, aka the Timberdoodle, have flocked to Bryant Park in the hopes of catching a glimpse of this dancing bird on their migration pit stop. And incredibly, in the middle of the city, there they were.
This tiny, oddly spherical, and very well camouflaged bird travels hundreds of miles, pausing briefly in places like NYC to rest and refuel before continuing on. It feels surreal that while we’re rushing through our day, they’re quietly passing through the same spaces with their own agenda.
Bryant Park is an important reminder that small pockets of greenery make immense positive impacts by creating safe spaces for the wonderful co-inhabitants of our planet - even here in the busiest parts of the city.
-Navitha
#AmericanWoodcock #omptny #BryantPark #mindfulpause #nycphysicaltherapy


🤔Does Body Fat Influence Immunity?🤔
Did you know body fat is biologically active?
Adipose tissue is not just energy storage.
It releases signaling molecules (adipokines) that interact with the immune system.
Fat tissue participates in immune regulation and inflammation balance.
It’s more than padding.
🤔体脂肪と聞くと、どんなイメージがありますか?🤔
体脂肪はただの「エネルギーの貯蔵庫」ではありません。
脂肪組織はアディポカインというシグナル物質を分泌し、免疫と関わっています。
体脂肪は炎症や免疫調整に関与する“活動的な組織”です。
単なる体型を悪くする悪者、ではないのです。
#体脂肪 #免疫機能 #AdiposeTissue #ImmuneHealth #Fascia
Did you know body fat is biologically active?
Adipose tissue is not just energy storage.
It releases signaling molecules (adipokines) that interact with the immune system.
Fat tissue participates in immune regulation and inflammation balance.
It’s more than padding.
🤔体脂肪と聞くと、どんなイメージがありますか?🤔
体脂肪はただの「エネルギーの貯蔵庫」ではありません。
脂肪組織はアディポカインというシグナル物質を分泌し、免疫と関わっています。
体脂肪は炎症や免疫調整に関与する“活動的な組織”です。
単なる体型を悪くする悪者、ではないのです。
#体脂肪 #免疫機能 #AdiposeTissue #ImmuneHealth #Fascia


最近有り難いことに患者様対応に終われ、受付で長時間座り続けているせいか、以前痛めた腰がまた気になり始め、フィオナ先生に診ていただきました。
穏やかな空間の中で、気づけば痛みのことも忘れてしまうほどリラックス、いつの間にか、軽く眠ってしまっていました。
施術後は、日常生活で気をつけるポイントも丁寧に教えていただき、改めて身体と向き合う大切さを実感しました。
無理を続ける前に、こういう時間って必要だなと改めて感じさせてくれた、フィオナ先生とのセッションでした。
佐々木
Lately, I’ve been so grateful to be busy assisting our patients! 🤍
However, all those hours sitting at the reception desk started to trigger an old back injury... so I decided it was time to let Fiona work her magic. ✨
The atmosphere was so peaceful that I completely forgot about the pain and drifted off into a deep, relaxing sleep. 😴
After the session, Fiona shared some invaluable tips on how to care for my body during daily life. It was a gentle reminder of how important it is to listen to our bodies before we hit our limit. Taking this time for yourself isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
If you’ve been pushing through discomfort like I was, maybe it’s time for a little "maintenance" too?
Rie
#OMPT #BackPainRelief #SelfCareRoutine #PhysiotherapyLife #FionaTherapy
穏やかな空間の中で、気づけば痛みのことも忘れてしまうほどリラックス、いつの間にか、軽く眠ってしまっていました。
施術後は、日常生活で気をつけるポイントも丁寧に教えていただき、改めて身体と向き合う大切さを実感しました。
無理を続ける前に、こういう時間って必要だなと改めて感じさせてくれた、フィオナ先生とのセッションでした。
佐々木
Lately, I’ve been so grateful to be busy assisting our patients! 🤍
However, all those hours sitting at the reception desk started to trigger an old back injury... so I decided it was time to let Fiona work her magic. ✨
The atmosphere was so peaceful that I completely forgot about the pain and drifted off into a deep, relaxing sleep. 😴
After the session, Fiona shared some invaluable tips on how to care for my body during daily life. It was a gentle reminder of how important it is to listen to our bodies before we hit our limit. Taking this time for yourself isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
If you’ve been pushing through discomfort like I was, maybe it’s time for a little "maintenance" too?
Rie
#OMPT #BackPainRelief #SelfCareRoutine #PhysiotherapyLife #FionaTherapy


✋ Stuck with a patient who isn’t progressing? ✋
We’ve all been there: the evidence-based exercises are perfect, the joint mobilizations are spot on, but the patient has plateaued. The "missing link" might not be in the muscles or joints—it might be in the visceral fascia.
Our very own Dr. Miho Urisaka, PT, DPT, OCS, CSC I, is hosting an exclusive webinar for the APTA Hudson Valley District to dive deep into the "unseen" mechanical drivers of pain.
What you’ll learn:
✨ How hepatic ligaments can trigger right shoulder impingement.
✨ Why Sibson’s fascia is often the culprit behind chronic first-rib dysfunction.
✨ How to refine your tactile sensitivity to a "sub-micron" level.
At OMPT, we don't just follow protocols; we lead the conversation in integrated manual therapy. Dr. Miho spends her time mentoring the next generation of PTs, and this course is your chance to see that high-level clinical reasoning in action.
🗓 When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Zoom (Virtual Event)
🎓CEHs: 1.8 credits approved for PT/PTAs
Ready to level up your clinical skills? Registration is open until 4/28! Members and students—don't miss those special rates.
🔗 Link in bio to register! Have questions about the visceral system or how we treat at OMPT? Drop a comment below or ask us at the front desk next time you’re in!
日本語キャプションはコメント欄です!
#PhysicalTherapyCE #VisceralManipulation #ManualTherapy #OMPTNY #APTA
We’ve all been there: the evidence-based exercises are perfect, the joint mobilizations are spot on, but the patient has plateaued. The "missing link" might not be in the muscles or joints—it might be in the visceral fascia.
Our very own Dr. Miho Urisaka, PT, DPT, OCS, CSC I, is hosting an exclusive webinar for the APTA Hudson Valley District to dive deep into the "unseen" mechanical drivers of pain.
What you’ll learn:
✨ How hepatic ligaments can trigger right shoulder impingement.
✨ Why Sibson’s fascia is often the culprit behind chronic first-rib dysfunction.
✨ How to refine your tactile sensitivity to a "sub-micron" level.
At OMPT, we don't just follow protocols; we lead the conversation in integrated manual therapy. Dr. Miho spends her time mentoring the next generation of PTs, and this course is your chance to see that high-level clinical reasoning in action.
🗓 When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: Zoom (Virtual Event)
🎓CEHs: 1.8 credits approved for PT/PTAs
Ready to level up your clinical skills? Registration is open until 4/28! Members and students—don't miss those special rates.
🔗 Link in bio to register! Have questions about the visceral system or how we treat at OMPT? Drop a comment below or ask us at the front desk next time you’re in!
日本語キャプションはコメント欄です!
#PhysicalTherapyCE #VisceralManipulation #ManualTherapy #OMPTNY #APTA


✨The solution is not force.
It is regulation.✨
Fascial Counterstrain addresses reflex-driven protective tension.
By calming hypersensitive tissue:
• Scar sensitivity decreases
• Fascial glide improves
• Secondary low back stress reduces
Sometimes the back is not the cause —
it is the victim.
✨解決方法は「強くほぐすこと」ではありません。体内の過敏な反射を整えることです。✨
Fascial Counterstrain は 神経反射レベルの防御緊張を見極め、鎮めます。
・瘢痕の過敏性低下
・筋膜滑走の改善
・腰への二次負担軽減
痛みや不調は原因ではなく、“結果”です。
体の深いつながりを理解し、総合的なケアがあなたの日々の健康を守るのです。
#傷跡ケア #根本改善 #筋膜 #FascialCounterstrain #ManualTherapy
It is regulation.✨
Fascial Counterstrain addresses reflex-driven protective tension.
By calming hypersensitive tissue:
• Scar sensitivity decreases
• Fascial glide improves
• Secondary low back stress reduces
Sometimes the back is not the cause —
it is the victim.
✨解決方法は「強くほぐすこと」ではありません。体内の過敏な反射を整えることです。✨
Fascial Counterstrain は 神経反射レベルの防御緊張を見極め、鎮めます。
・瘢痕の過敏性低下
・筋膜滑走の改善
・腰への二次負担軽減
痛みや不調は原因ではなく、“結果”です。
体の深いつながりを理解し、総合的なケアがあなたの日々の健康を守るのです。
#傷跡ケア #根本改善 #筋膜 #FascialCounterstrain #ManualTherapy
