I started coming to Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Newington a little over two years ago. I had a lot of issues with rounded shoulders and poor posture for years, stemming from working at a desk, and muscle imbalances from exercising. This resulted in shoulder pain, especially when weightlifting. I tried to address the issue on my own from watching various videos on YouTube, with little to no success.
After a couple of years of trying to solve the problem on my own, I decided to try physical therapy. It did not take me long to realize that I made the right decision. I started working with Sean twice a week. I quickly figured out what the plan of attack was: start with simple exercises, and as soon as I mastered those, move to slightly more challenging moves. I had no idea that a progression plan like this was necessary, so working with an expert who really knew what he was doing was extremely helpful. I started noticing improvements to my posture after just a couple of weeks. This really kept me motivated, especially since I struggled getting any results on my own.
After a few months going twice a week, my posture had improved drastically, and the shoulder pain was gone. After focusing on ankle issues that I also had been dealing with for a couple of more months, Sean mentioned something about a virtual coaching program they were offering that would focus on my overall fitness. Sean would put together a detailed workout schedule for me to follow each week, with each exercise clearly explained with the proper number of sets, reps, and total intensity for me to follow. Similar to the physical therapy, he had a progression plan in mind. As I got stronger, he gradually increased the overall intensity. I also started making in clinic visits once a month for Sean to check my progress and form.
Fast forward two years later, and I couldn’t be happier with the decision I made. Sean has me doing all different types of challenging exercises. I have made great strides with my overall strength. My confidence has also improved. Sean and the rest of the team are a delight. They are warm, and very flexible when it comes to cancellations and reschedules. Sean answers any and all questions I have about technique, approach, and everything in between (and trust me, I ask a lot of questions). I highly recommend Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers Newington to anyone who needs physical therapy or is interesting in improving their overall fitness.