by Erin Looney, DPT Scars can be both good and bad. Scar tissue is good in that its formation is a crucial part of your body’s natural way of healing itself when the skin has been compromised. However, scars can also be bad if excessive tissue restrictions develop. These restrictions may lead to pain or…
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What is a Physical Therapy Assistant?
by Stacy Choquette, PTA As a PTA myself, this seems to be a common question I encounter often from my patients, other physical therapists and doctors alike. What is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)? And how is it different from a Physical Therapist (PT) or a PT Aide? A PTA is an accredited Associates Degree…
Massage Cupping 101: What you need to know
by Danielle Clark-Fox Massage cupping is a manual technique re-gaining popularity across the country. There are plenty of therapist personal touches and derivations from its traditional roots in Chinese Medicine. So how about an overview of where it came from, current popular techniques and how it can be beneficial to you? Massage cupping can be…
Choosing a Physical Therapy Clinic in Boston
by Stacy Choquette, PTA Hundreds of people in Boston and the surrounding towns are handed a prescription for physical therapy (PT) from their doctor each day. Some may have had PT in the past while others are new to this type of treatment. Regardless, the first question you should ask yourself is which PT clinic…
Computers: A Pain in the Neck
By Evie Ullman, DPT The majority of patients I see with neck pain have jobs that require them to sit in front of computers all day. Holding a static position in poor postural alignment for hours on end at your workstation can wreak havoc on the structures in your cervical spine. Your head, which weighs…
Mummy Tummy Rehab – Diastasis Recti
By Jennifer Mohns, DPT Are you a victim of the “Mummy Tummy” or chronic low back pain post-pregancy? As a Physical Therapist, I have come across many postpartum women who have a diastasis recti, or separation of their abdomen. Most women that I have found the separation on were not even aware that they had…
See a Physical Therapist Today – Direct Access
by Rebecca Lingrfelt, DPT The role of the physical therapist in delivering health care to you is changing! Now most patients, depending on your insurance company, can come directly to the physical therapist (PT) after an injury without a doctor’s visit beforehand. This means you get to the people who are going to help you…
Navigating the World of Sports Medicine
by David Merson, DPT, ATC If you’re like most patients, choosing a health care provider, scheduling appointments, and dealing with your health insurance company may be a daunting and confusing process. Keep in mind these few helpful steps as you plan your path to recovery. Step 1 – Choosing an Insurance Plan Choosing the right…
Graston – More than just massage
by Julia LeBlanc, DPT I have always enjoyed incorporating manual therapies into my practice. Over the years, I have been aware of Rolfing, Reiki, and numerous massage techniques. Earlier this year a friend told me they had experienced Graston with remarkable results. I was aware that Graston is a massage technique that uses specialized tools….
The Truth about Myofascial Release
by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT Myofascial release (MFR) has begun to gain some popularity in the manual therapy world, prompting many clinics and therapists to advertise these skills to potential patients. But how do you make sure you, as a patient, are receiving these skills by someone who really knows what they are doing? And what…
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