Dave Steck

LiveSmart: Stand Up Straight! The Importance of Good Posture

September 3, 2019

Poor posture is a common problem and the source of a lot of the neck, jaw, head, shoulder/back, and even knee pain complaints routinely treated by physical therapists. [...]

LiveSmart: Holiday Decorating, Wrapping, or Meal Prep – Make Sure You Start with Stretching!

November 30, 2017

This time of year, it’s not just before and after a trip to the gym that you need to limber up. Between wrapping presents, decorating and cooking for the holidays, and maybe hitting the slopes, everyday stretching should be on your to-do list. [...]

Times Union: Albany’s Workforce Team Challenge will be a Heated Race

May 17, 2017

The Times Union interviewed Dave Steck, a physical therapist at St. Peter's Physical Therapy and Fitness in Slingerlands, on how runners can best prepare for running in the CDPHP Workforce Challenge, when heat is a concern. [...]

LiveSmart: Plantar Fasciitis: Patience is the Key to Recovery

August 18, 2016

If you have a stabbing pain on the bottom part of your heel when you take your first step out of bed in the morning, you know about plantar fasciitis. But how best to treat it? LiveSmart shares tips to get you back on your feet. [...]