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Boston Breakers’ PT provider!
Boston Sports Medicine was the official physical therapy provider for the Boston Breakers women’s professional soccer team in the 2012 Season. Please click their logo below to check out the schedule. Although we have passed the torch to this noble cause, we still support the team. Hopefully we will see you at their games!
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
by Evie Ullman, DPT Platelet Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is derived from the patient’s own blood and injected into the site of injury. It is used by orthopedists to treat tendonitis, ligament sprains, cartilage injuries and muscle strains. Blood is made up of four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets…
Exercises for the Unexercised
by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT Do you ever find that you are spending too much time sitting throughout the day? At the office, in the car, watching TV; whatever the reason, our country has become much more sedentary. Everyone knows the importance of physical activity, but where can you find the time to squeeze in an…
The Importance of Proper Equipment
by Sara Bresnick, PT A large percentage of patients I see at Boston Sports Medicine are athletes. As Physical Therapists, a big part of our job involves problem solving. A patient will come in with an injury, and we have to take a thorough history and try to decide not only what the issue is,…
Can I Prevent Knee Injuries?
By: David Merson, DPT, ATC Non-contact based knee injuries are common and preventable during youth, collegiate, and recreational sports participation. You may ask, “How can I reduce my risk of knee injury?” The short answer is through focused strength and conditioning. And you may also be wondering, “Am I at risk for this type…
Recovering WITH Activity
by Erin Looney, DPT What do you mean stop running?! Working out? I’m an active person! It will drive me absolutely bonkers to rest and do nothing! Ok, admit it. How many of you out there have avoided seeking treatment for those aches and pains out of fear that we will tell you to stop…
Renew Your New
by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The glittery dust of New Year celebrations has long settled, and for many of us, lofty resolutions have already been buried underneath the winter snow, the business of life, and by the very habits that we were hoping to transform. Two months into 2012, new goals and pursuits, however committed we…
Should I be taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
by Danielle Clarke-Fox, DPT Over the past several years there has been quite a discussion in the medical community regarding glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements. I hear so many patients talking about whether or not to take the supplement and asking me what they should do. So here’s the low down on the supplements and…
Choosing a Physical Therapy Clinic in Boston
by Stacy Choquette, PTA Hundreds of people in Boston and the surrounding towns are handed a prescription for physical therapy (PT) from their doctor each day. Some may have had PT in the past while others are new to this type of treatment. Regardless, the first question you should ask yourself is which PT clinic…