by Sara Bresnick, PT As physical therapists, we use the bicycle with our clients for a multitude of injuries and diagnoses. We use it as a tool for clients who have been injured through weight bearing/impact sport or exercise. We also use it for deconditioned patients who need to lose weight through exercise, but whose…
By Evie Ullman, DPT Do you have vertigo? First of all, it is important to make the distinction between true vertigo, and simply feeling dizzy and lightheaded. We all feel lightheaded from time to time. Common causes of lightheadedness are medication, a sudden drop in blood pressure, stress or anxiety, and dehydration. Lightheadedness can make…
de Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT La fisioterapia (o, la terapia física) es una profesión que puede ayudar a mucha gente. En nuestra clínica, tratamos a las personas con las lesiones de los deportes, del trabajo, y de otros pasatiempos y actividades. Tratamos todas las partes del cuerpo, con la más frecuencia las lesiones de la espalda,…
by Erin Looney, DPT With the Olympics fast approaching, I thought it might be appropriate to touch upon the topic of taping. Not white, beige or brown tape, but that funky colored (ultra-cool of course) black, blue, and pink tape! Several years back I remember watching beach volleyball where a couple of the players had…
Boston Sports Medicine is excited to announce our new fitness studio in Allston is complete and we now offer Yoga and fitness classes We are running a special through the month of May: $10 off our regular price of $20 for all classes Please see our class schedule and come ready to get stronger, more…
by Stacy Choquette, PTA If that is your shoulder in the picture above, you definitely have a problem with your rotator cuff. This shoulder is horribly dislocated. Most of the time, rotator cuff problems are not visible on x-ray. There are 4 muscles that make up the rotator cuff in your shoulder. The Suprispinatous, infraspinatous,…
by Danielle Clark-Fox Ever heard someone say “I have TMJ” and they describe the same jaw pain and dysfunction you have? TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. It’s a very unique joint for the body in that the left and right are totally dependent on each other. The left can’t move without the right and vice…
by Edward Lockwood, DPT Do your joints feel too flexible? Do you have pain in more than one joint? Have you dislocated or subluxed one or more joints? Many people who participate in sports and activities that require a lot of flexibility tend to have an increased risk for too much joint mobility. It is very…
By Kelly Barrett, DPT Patients often ask me about nutrition and how to make healthier food choices. Having gone to a nutritionist myself several years ago, I learned how to make better decisions when preparing meals. There are plenty of foods out there that are not only good for you, but taste good too. Some…
By Katherine Hartsell, PTA The longer days and warmer temperatures help many people decompress and recharge. For others though, like those with a history of tension headaches, relaxation can feel inaccessible. The good news is that even if your headaches have historically interfered with your summer, or even if you can’t take time off work…