In The Know PT

13/01/2017

This talk was on the systems that contribute to balance and other factors as well as a balance screen and exploring how a PT can help!

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Group selfie at Pleasant Street Center after our Balance talk/screen . 😀👍Wonderful group to spend time with and looking forward to more as we help support and educate our community! With Colleen Davis!

11/01/2017

https://www.facebook.com/MoveForwardPT/posts/10154910709484841

Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they

14/04/2016

What can PT do for you? Story #2

A patient came to therapy as their last hope for chronic intense headaches that were impacting work and quality of life at home.

Week one of PT, 1 Headache that week (her norm was 5 days of headaches a week). Week 2-3 of therapy, 1 headache.

She is now headache free. When she feels on coming on she begins her postural exercises and it keeps symptoms at bay.

Her family has said she has changed-- she's happier now. :)

12/04/2016

I want people to know what PT can do. Over the next few days I am going to share some stories that might help show you.

Years ago I met a 80+ year old patient who came into therapy per her doc due to hip pain. When asked what she wanted "to be able to do" she replied she likes swim with her friends but can no longer put her underwear on without getting it all wet. The reason was limited hip mobility and strength due to arthritis.

Imagine loving your exercise time with friends, and imagine the humiliation of wet pants leaving the pool each day...

And you know what? She met her goal before discharge!

28/03/2016

An important part of PT is learning how to reverse your pain cycle. If your pain returns-- you'll have the tools to get back on track quickly!

Fore example: morning low back pain? Before you jump out of bed, start with gentle movement. While on your back, bend your knees and move your them side to side, then rock your pelvis front to back.

26/02/2016

Did you know that correcting low back pain by wearing a back brace isn't the solution? Strengthening your deep core and back muscles as well as working on your posture is key.

20/07/2015

What dreams do you have? Whatever they are, pain shouldn't keep you from them. There's hope. A physical therapist can help.

Go to www.GetPT1st.com to learn more.

01/05/2015

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18/04/2015

Did you know signs and symptoms of "whiplash" from a car accident may not show up for a few days after the accident? Be on the look out for headaches, nausea, vision changes, neck and shoulder pain. Your MD can decide if an Xray or MRI is appropriate, and your PT can address your whiplash symptoms. Get help sooner rather than later!

10/04/2015

In response to this Sunday's Boston Globe article title Navigating Physical Therapy"...

Did you know that applying moist heat or ice to an injury site can help with pain? Many physical therapist apply these to patients at the start or end of therapy.

Is it true you can apply heat or ice at home? Yes it's true, however ask your therapist if they are charging your insurance for this mode of pain relief as more often than not, they are not charging.

07/04/2015

Worked with these Aztec gals on FIFA 11+ last night. A warm up and strength program for injury prevention. Forward thinking Aztec! Bay State Physical therapy at its best!

07/04/2015

https://www.facebook.com/moveforwardpt/posts/10153201047704841:0

A physical therapist can help you achieve and maintain mobility and quality of life without surgery or prescription medication, in many cases.