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Should I be taking Glucosamine and Chondroitin?

Research and Seminars, UncategorizedBy bosgbJanuary 20, 2012

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…

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Choosing a Physical Therapy Clinic in Boston

Physical Therapy Treatment, Stacy Choquette PTA, UncategorizedBy bosgbJanuary 13, 2012

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…

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Walk Your Way to a Healthier Life!

Excercise Tips & Tools, UncategorizedBy bosgbJanuary 7, 2012

by Kelly Barrett, DPT Running can be both a strenuous sport and pleasurable pastime for individuals of all ages. Many say there are few substitutes comparable to the challenge or even the “high” one can attain from running, but research offers an alternative which is not only safer, but equally as taxing on the cardiovascular…

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Computers: A Pain in the Neck

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 30, 2011

By Evie Ullman, DPT The majority of patients I see with neck pain have jobs that require them to sit in front of computers all day.  Holding a static position in poor postural alignment for hours on end at your workstation can wreak havoc on the structures in your cervical spine. Your head, which weighs…

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The Importance of Rest and Recovery

Excercise Tips & Tools, Sara Bresnick PT, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 23, 2011

By Sara Bresnick, PT Since I have the opportunity to work with such an active population of physical therapy clients, an issue that continuously surfaces for me is that of recovery.  Over and over again, patients come in with an injury and their first response is, “I didn’t want to come in because I knew…

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Mummy Tummy Rehab – Diastasis Recti

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 16, 2011

By Jennifer Mohns, DPT Are you a victim of the “Mummy Tummy” or chronic low back pain post-pregancy? As a Physical Therapist, I have come across many postpartum women who have a diastasis recti, or separation of their abdomen. Most women that I have found the separation on were not even aware that they had…

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See a Physical Therapist Today – Direct Access

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 9, 2011

by Rebecca Lingrfelt, DPT The role of the physical therapist in delivering health care to you is changing! Now most patients, depending on your insurance company, can come directly to the physical therapist (PT) after an injury without a doctor’s visit beforehand. This means you get to the people who are going to help you…

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Navigating the World of Sports Medicine

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 2, 2011

by David Merson, DPT, ATC If you’re like most patients, choosing a health care provider, scheduling appointments, and dealing with your health insurance company may be a daunting and confusing process.  Keep in mind these few helpful steps as you plan your path to recovery. Step 1 – Choosing an Insurance Plan Choosing the right…

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Runners’ Supplemental “Sixpack”

Excercise Tips & Tools, UncategorizedBy bosgbNovember 25, 2011

by Erin Looney, DPT Runners and endurance athletes alike are all too often victim to those pesky stress injuries.  I know there are a lot of you out there that know what I’m talking about!  The gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and gluteus medius are often the “weak links” responsible for this.  Because of the repetitive forward…

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Practicing Posture

Excercise Tips & Tools, Katherine Hartsell PTA, UncategorizedBy bosgbNovember 19, 2011

by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The importance of proper posture is a fairly common topic for health enthusiasts, and many patients that come to Boston Sports Medicine arrive with injuries caused or perpetuated by static and dynamic postural patterns. Derived from the Latin word placement, posture is the result of how we position ourselves in space,…

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