by Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS I have been thinking about this subject for years. First, let me give you my perspective. I have lived and worked in Boston since 1999. I bike and have a child old enough to follow me around the city. I also own and have ridden a motorcycle in the…
Why Do Custom Orthotics Cost So Much? August 2, 2013 By Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, (Part II in a series on orthotics) Are you faced with getting a new pair of custom orthotics? Whether your doctor prescribed them or they were recommended by a family member or friend, you are about to get sticker shock. …
When Should I Stretch? August 9, 2013 by Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS Our patients often ask us when they should stretch, before or after exercise. It seems that everyone has a different opinion on this. You see athletes stretching as part of their warm-up. Trainers will tell you to spend fifteen minutes stretching after…
The Lactic Acid Myth August 16, 2013 by Evie Ullman, DPT Many of you avid exercisers out there complain of muscle soreness post workout and blame it on lactic acid hanging around in the muscles. “I need a massage to clear out the lactic acid,” you may say. This is actually a myth. I will…
Maintaining Fitness Into the Fall Season August 30, 2013 by Sara Bresnick, PT Sad to say, the summer is coming to an end. Fall is a great time to be outside, but daylight is starting to noticeably dwindle. I find that this is a time when many of my clients are having difficulty with motivation. …