by Katherine Hartsell, PTA Boston Sports Medicine plays an active role in the dynamic and ever-evolving field of physical therapy. As committed healthcare providers we constantly pursue learning opportunities, and we seek discoveries that help advance our practice. Alongside our personal development, we also hunt for valuable resources to extend to patients so that the…
Detailsby Michael Velsmid, DPT, MS Ever wonder what there is to know about physical therapy that you don’t already know? We bet you’ll find at least a thing or two in this list – Top 10 Things You May Not Know About Physical Therapy: 10. Physical therapists work in a variety of settings such as…
Detailsby Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT If you’ve taken Levaquin (generic name Levofloxacin, part of the group Fluoroquinolone), you may be at risk for tendon inflammation, disease, and even rupture. Levaquin is an antibiotic used for respiratory, urinary tract, gastrointestinal, and abdominal infections. Some common uses are for E. coli, flu, pneumonia, Staph (but not MRSA, medically…
Detailsby David Merson, DPT, ATC Over the past 2 years, I was fortunate enough to take Active Release Technique (ART) courses. The specific techniques and treatment strategies taught in these courses have helped to transform my sports medicine treatment approach for the better. I found that incorporating ART has allowed me…
Detailsby Erin Looney, DPT Do I need an MRI? This is one of the most common questions I am asked on a daily basis. X-rays and MRIs are probably 2 of the most familiar to the public and most common diagnostic tests used in orthopedics. While the intention of this blog is not to discuss…
Detailsby Stacy Choquette, PTA Baseball is considered America’s Pastime and thousands of people have watched, played or participated in some sort of game throughout their life. Have you ever watched the game and wondered how these pitchers are able to throw as many pitches as they do without their arm falling off? Baseball injuries are…
Detailsby Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT Pregnancy is a special and exciting time for moms to be, but it’s also a time of great physical change that is not always comfortable and sometimes downright painful. In almost all instances myofascial based physical therapy treatment can be very helpful in alleviating symptoms. The goal of treatment is to…
Detailsby 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…
DetailsWhy 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. …
DetailsWhen 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…
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