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How to Ease Back into Working Out: Tips for All Fitness Levels
Getting back into fitness after a break can be challenging but rewarding. This guide shares practical tips on easing into exercise safely, setting achievable goals, and prioritizing rest and recovery to create a sustainable, motivating workout routine for all fitness levels.
Ready to Run? Key Strategies to Get Started Running Safely
Running boosts physical and mental health, improving cardiovascular strength, reducing stress, and enhancing mood. This guide covers benefits, types of running, proper gear, and safety tips to help beginners and seasoned runners alike build a safe, enjoyable, and lasting routine.
Vertigo vs. Dizziness: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Symptoms
Kasey Adinolfi, PT, DPT, Assistant Director at PTSMC Southington, recently visited the Calendar House in Southington to talk about these differences and the ways she would approach treating vertigo and dizziness. Check out a brief overview of her presentation in the video below!
The Connection Between Good Posture and Back Pain Relief
There are many “posture police” out there, and you may be one of them. Physical Therapists talk to patients about it all the time, urging them to “sit up straight,” “tighten your tummy muscles,” “keep your shoulders back and your head up.”
The Role of Vestibular Rehabilitation in Managing Dizziness
If you’re regularly experiencing dizziness, imbalance, spatial disorientation or vision disturbances, you may have a vestibular disorder. We have a number of physical therapists at PTSMC trained in evaluating dizziness and balance disorders.
From Tension to Relief: Best Stretches to Do After Running
Erin Walsh, PT, DPT, MSPT, Partner and Director of PTSMC’s Waterbury clinic, demonstrates how to properly stretch your legs after a long run to help you prevent injuries and relieve sore and tight muscles. Watch the video below!
The Benefits of Trigger Point Dry Needling for Chronic Pain Relief
Are you experiencing pain associated with conditions like arthritis, nerve irritation, muscular strain, ligament strains and herniated discs? What if I told you there was a quick, easy way to get rid of your pain?
Exploring the Most Popular Physical Therapy Treatments
While physical therapy is often the most effective (and most cost-effective) treatment for your pain, many people are unfamiliar with common treatment techniques and overwhelmed at the thought of seeking PT.
WATCH: A Patient’s First Experience with Dry Needling
Dry Needling can be an incredibly effective method for treating various types of muscle pain, and the best part is that it’s medically sound and virtually pain-free! Watch as a patient at PTSMC Groton experiences Dry Needling for the first time with Partner & Director Steven deCastro.
From Pain to Performance: How Physical Therapy Transforms Running Experience
As the weather warms up and days get longer, many of you will be hitting the road for runs more often and for longer periods of time. Whether you’re a new runner doing a “Couch to 5K” or an experienced road warrior training for your 15th marathon, it’s important to stay attuned to your body.