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Athletic Trainers and Personal Trainers: Is There a Difference?
You might have heard of athletic trainers and personal trainers. But what’s the difference? Both of these healthcare professionals play an important role in keeping athletes and individuals healthy and injury-free. We’ve broken down the differences below!
Ask the Physical Therapist: “There’s a slight pull in my low back that bothers me when I’m golfing.”
Drew Gallagher, Partner and Director of our Southbury clinic, contributes a monthly column in the Heritage Villager. His column answers reader submissions, offering advice on how to handle musculoskeletal problems that many people face as they get older.
PT Perspectives: The Many Benefits (and Risks) of Obstacle Racing
PTSMC team members recently participated in an “adventurous” fitness event – one of many similar events you may have seen popping up in your area that combine fun, team-centered racing with challenging mixed modal obstacles.
Building Our “PT For Life” Culture by Doing Good
After the recent spate of devastating hurricanes and wildfires throughout the U.S., we were looking for ways to live out our “PT for Life” culture and help the families and regions left reeling in the wake of these natural disasters.
PTSMC Westbrook Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary!
Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center (PTSMC) of Westbrook is excited to celebrate its 15-year anniversary in March. In its 15 years, PTSMC Westbrook has served tens of thousands of individuals from the Westbrook community and beyond.
Common Ankle Injuries: PTs Break Down What to Expect with Surgery and Rehab
Ankle injuries can feel discouraging, often leaving you unsure of how to proceed and wondering about the best route to recovery. Understanding what lies ahead can demystify the process, making it easier to navigate the journey to recovery.
PTSMC Windsor Video Tour
PTSMC Windsor has officially moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art 3,600 sqft. facility complete with a turf field, crash pad, open gym space, new equipment and lounge-style welcome center.
True Detectives: How Physical Therapists Use Clues and Leads to Crack the Case of Your Pain
If you’ve never experienced physical therapy before, you might not know how physical therapists figure out what’s causing your pain so they can create the best plan to address it. Physical therapists are detectives of the body and specialize in understanding our musculoskeletal system.
PTSMC’s Annual Holiday Food Drive: A Proud Tradition of Giving
PTSMC’s Annual Food Drive is a proud tradition. As early as 2002, we recognized that the communities we serve would be unique from each other. Not only is the geographic divide between Waterbury to Guilford significant, so is the medical community and socio-economic environment.
