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Trail hiking is an excellent way to improve fitness throughout the year and New England, specifically Massachusetts, has several opportunities for day hikes, short and long. Trip planning and safety are important to having an enjoyable day. Just a few things to consider in preparing for any hike: Consider the strength of your party and […]
Over 79 million students in America carry a backpack and an estimated 55% are carrying a backpack that is too heavy. That is more than 43 million students who could be doing damage to their bodies over many years with repetitive poor postures. Incorrect wear of backpacks and bookbags can also contribute to musculoskeletal problems […]
IS THE SUN OUT FINALLY? AND STAYING OUT? YAY SUMMER !! Here are some smart tips while staying active outdoors...…. First is proper shoe wear. Yeah, the flip flops and sandals look great but if you are going for a good walk especially along the beach or uneven surfaces, proper shoe wear is a must. […]
Are you truly a pain in the neck? Have you ever had that real bad pain in your neck or arm before? You know, you can’t sit for long. You can’t sleep! You can’t work. It can really be something that affects your whole quality of life. At that time, you might feel like you […]
Flaherty Physical Therapy has been busy conducting Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Screens to a few local community groups including the Melican Middle School football team and a running group in preparation for the fall Applefest road race. FMS screening is a series of seven quick movement tests designed with the purpose of identifying individuals who […]
Home is where the heart is, but it is also the most common place for falls to occur. However, there are some small changes you can make to your home environment that make a big difference in preventing falls. Home safety assessments done by professionals tend to look at three different categories of factors that […]
It is every parent’s nightmare to watch their kid get injured on the sports field. How bad is the injury? Will they be able to play in time for their next game, or the playoffs? What is the next step to take to help speed their recovery? And how will this affect them in the […]
Now that spring is here, it is time to get outside and get moving. A simple walking program, as the example below, may be the best aerobic activity to start with, especially if you haven’t been particularly active. It’s always best to start with slow short walks and gradually increase your frequency, time and intensity. […]
It is that snowy time of year where shoveling is, unfortunately, a chore that needs completing. There are, however, some strategies that can help you best avoid back injuries that often come with shoveling. Shovel. It is important to pick the right snow shovel. The best type of shovel to help avoid stress on the back […]
