by admin-brookline | Sep 29, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Fall has snuck its way to the forefront, and with it, those brisk mornings and brilliant colors. Even more so, one of New England’s favorite fall sports is here…Apple Picking! While preparing ourselves for the crisp, sweet crunch of our favorite apple variety...
by admin-brookline | Sep 22, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Whether your doctor recommended you try physical therapy or you’ve been dealing with some aches and pains, you may be considering seeing a physical therapist. Making your first physical therapy appointment can be a nerve wracking experience, especially if you’ve never...
by admin-brookline | May 14, 2020 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Spring is in the air and the pressure is officially on to get those winter bods “beach ready”. Specifically, for some, that means focusing on trimming down that stubborn tummy bulge to reveal the glorified six-pack. But those Baywatch drool-worthy abdominals should...
by admin-brookline | Jul 14, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Cramps, no one is immune from these sudden, painful muscle contractions. They often render the toughest athletes helpless.Research is finding that cramps are not caused by dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, especially in distance runners. These involuntary...
by admin-brookline | Mar 15, 2016 | Injury Prevention, Knees, Physical Therapy
With only one letter difference, it can be easy to confuse a strain for a sprain.You may think they are one in the same, but the fact is they’re very different injures that need different treatment. To understand these two injuries, a quick anatomy lesson is in...
by admin-brookline | Dec 8, 2015 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Chair should be in a position that allows: Hands, wrists and forearms to be in a straight line and parallel to the floor Shoulders to stay relaxed and your upper arms to hang naturally at the side of your body Feet to be fully supported by the floor or a footrest. The...
