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So What’s the Rotator Cuff Anyway?

What is the Rotator Cuff anyway? What is the Rotator Cuff anyway? Drew Faria, PT, DPT The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that help to stabilize your shoulder. They attach to the top of the arm outside of where your biceps begin. This group of muscles are imperative for shoulder stability, reaching above […]

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Make your goals S.M.A.R.T for 2024

Make your 2024 Goals S.M.A.R.T Goals!  Kevin Flaherty, PT  New Years Day can bring many emotions. We focus on the upcoming year. First, let’s look back at 2023.  I was doing some reading and David Bach, NY Times best selling author asked, “what are you most proud of in 2023?” I had not thought much […]

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What is Dry Needling all about?

  Why does Dry Needling work?  Dry needling is a skilled therapeutic technique performed by physical therapists using monofilaments needles (small & very thin needles) placed in specific anatomical structures including muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, peripheral nerves, joint spaces, and scar tissue to treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Dry needling can help reduce your […]

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Tips and Tricks for Successful Spring Cleaning

  Tips and Tricks for Successful Spring Cleaning The spring and summer seasons are approaching fast, which means many of you are probably starting to think about your annual spring cleaning. Spring cleaning is a tradition that helps us rid the home of winter blues and get ready for the buzzing spring and summer seasons. […]

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What the Heck is a Rotator Cuff?

  Understanding the Rotator CuffBy Rebecca McVay PT, DPT The Rotator Cuff is the collective name of the four muscles on your shoulder blade that form a tendon that attaches to your upper arm to help to lift and rotate your arm. There is a bursa sac between the rotator cuff and the bone on […]

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Enjoying Summer Safely – Katherine Ghyzel, PT, DPT

It’s finally here! After a long, difficult winter we all want and deserve the beautiful weather that comes with a New England Summer. For many of us, with the nice weather comes an increase in the amount of exercise we are performing (outdoor walks, biking, hiking, etc.). We are all ready to get some sun […]

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Why is your Core so Important? – Elena Jara, PT, MSPT

Why is working your core so important??? Think of your core muscles as the foundation of your body. It is the central link in a chain connecting your upper body and lower body. Whether you are hitting a baseball or vacuuming the rug, the necessary motions originate in your core, or move through it. No […]

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Avoiding Injuries with Holiday Decorating – Lynne Espino, PT

Avoiding Injury with Holiday Decorating Tasks   It’s hard to believe it’s already that time of year again…time to get the boxes of decorations, lights and wrapping paper out of the attic, garage or basement!  The holiday season comes with many tasks in a short period of time; therefore it is important to learn tips […]

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Back Pack Safety – Chris Awdycki, PT, MSPT

Although this school year will be like one we’ve never known before, there will still be some familiar aspects to going “back to school”. One of these things is that most of our children will be wearing backpacks on a daily or every other day basis. Believe it or not, choosing a good backpack is […]

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Walking on the Beach. How to do it and stay safe!

Walking on the Beach! Benefits and Safety tips – Elena Jara, PT, MSPT For many of us, when we think of the beach, we consider relaxation, looking out into the ocean, feeling the beautiful sand between our toes and sunshine on our faces. If you li ve near a beach or plan to visit a […]

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