Physical Therapy Tips
Your Complete Guide: How to Prepare for Knee Replacement Surgery
By taking a proactive stance and actively engaging with your healthcare team, particularly your physical therapist, you significantly enhance your potential for a successful outcome.
Read MoreEssential Lifestyle Changes for Sustainable Pain Relief and Better Living
This article is your guide to reclaiming your life, moving beyond the limitations of pain, and building a foundation for better living, one sustainable step at a time.
Read MoreYour Ultimate Guide: 8 Strategic Steps to Maximize Your Physical Therapy Recovery
The true value of physical therapy isn’t just in the treatment delivered during sessions, but in the knowledge and skills you gain.
Read MoreFirst-Time Physical Therapy? Here’s What to Expect!
If you’ve never been to or needed physical therapy before, you might be experiencing the “fear of the unknown”. PTSMC wants to help put those fears to rest! Our dedicated team of experts is committed to guiding you on your healing journey.
Read MoreFunctional Movement Screens™
In today’s digital age, where a simple tap can complete tasks, our bodies often suffer from poor movement patterns. This is where Functional Movement Screens™ (FMS) come in—they help pinpoint personal weaknesses in movement, highlighting potential risks for future injuries and paving the way for healthier habits.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreExploring 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.
Read MoreWATCH: 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.
Read MoreTransforming Pain Management: The Case for Physical Therapy Over Prescription Meds
Physical therapy is being pointed to more and more as a safe and effective alternative to prescription medication for pain management. In 2016, the CDC noted that PT can help reduce pain and improve function for those suffering from hip or knee osteoarthritis, low back pain and fibromyalgia.
Read MoreSwinging Into Trouble: 10 Mistakes Every Golfer Makes (and How to Fix Them)
Golfing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors this summer, and Connecticut has no shortage of scenic courses. Here are five things to watch out for when teeing off this summer in order to prevent injury and optimize your game:
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