Most people have heard of Achilles — the legendary Greek demigod from The Iliad . If it’s been a while since high school English class,...

Part of the cure for constipation is knowing the cause, which we discussed in our last blog. Generally speaking the cause for each...

What causes constipation? What are the symptoms? What symptoms can constipation cause? Most folks I work with think of the first question...

The postpartum period is full of questions, and sometimes an easy answer isn't available. I frequently get asked "how do you know when...

As a PT and a track and field coach, I am often seeing patients and athletes that aren't happy with their return to running plan. They...

As tennis season approaches, there is a natural urge (and opportunity) to increase playing time, intensity, and frequency. But before...

Low back pain is a major issue for golf, and we have found with our patients the key to a long lasting solution is figuring out the root...

Low back pain is the most common golf-related injury. Roughly 25% of amateur golfers and 55% of professional golfers experience lower...

April is International Cesarean Awareness Month, a time to celebrate c-sections as a vital birthing option while also promoting informed...

Overuse Injury One of the most common issues we see in physical therapy is the overuse injury. Simply put, an overuse injury is "damage...

I see ads for PT and training services touting that they can “prevent injuries.” I know that it's advertising - it’s a simple claim that...

Can physical therapy help with endometriosis? The short answer: Yes, physical therapy can help with the symptoms of endometriosis. PT...

What is endometriosis? (vocab time!) Endometrial tissue is the tissue that lines the uterus. It is shed during menstruation (your...

I often get asked, is exercise safe during pregnancy? Not only is it generally safe, it's usually better than being sedentary during...

How do you correct your running form? In our last post, we talked a lot about signs that your running for was off. We mentioned that the...

I often get asked "How do I know if my running form is good?" by my friends, family, and patients. Before I dive into an answer, just...

You step into a shoe store - there are hundreds of shoes to choose from. I hear it all the time from my patients, "how do I know which...

The short answer: NO! You do not need a referral to see a physical therapist in CT. Physical therapy in Connecticut is direct access,...

If you think you are dealing with a double crush injury, specific exercises can often be helpful. There are 2 ways to stretch nerves. ...

Double Crush Syndrome is when you have nerve compression at one point the likelihood of getting nerve compression at a second point goes...