A user’s guide to maintain spine health during snow removal by Andrew Provost, DPT Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but the winter months are closer then we are willing to admit. With consideration for the heavy winter of last year, let’s be proactive and maintain good mechanics when removing snow this…
DetailsBoston Sports Medicine is the Official Physical Therapy Provider for Boston Derby Dames March 22, 2013 by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT We are proud to announce that Boston Sports Medicine is now the official physical therapy provider for the Boston Derby Dames Women’s Roller Derby League! What is roller derby and why should you…
Detailsby Justin WU, DPT Does cracking my knuckles lead to arthritis? This is a question that has been asked, taught, and sought after for generations. When I was little my parents used to say, “stop cracking your knuckles, it’s bad for you.” Me, being young and obviously obedient, sort of obeyed. But now that I’m…
Detailsby Stacy Choquette, PTA Why does my low back hurt if I have an injury in my knee? I have heard this question along with many different versions regularly throughout my years as a PTA. Why do other parts of our bodies become achy or painful when we have an injury in a different location? …
Detailsby 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. It is getting cooler, and darker, and people start…
DetailsSoma System for Balance Katherine Hartsell, PTA Like many healthcare providers, I am well aware that limited time with my patients cannot create lasting improvement without awareness, alignment and self-care strategies integrated beyond our brief partnership. As important as manual treatment is, my manual skills are only applicable in the clinic. All patients need education…
Detailsby 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 give you the scoop on lactic acid.…
Detailsby 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 cardiovascular exercise in the gym. Every fitness…
DetailsBy 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. I have had my patients tell me that they paid…
Detailsby Meaghan Harwood, DPT Most of us are aware that waistlines have been increasing. You may have heard that two thirds of American adults are now considered overweight or obese. However, do you know how significantly the epidemic is striking our children? Recent statistics show that 1 in 3 children and adolescents 6-19 years are…
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