The Shin Bone is Connected to the Thigh Bone September 6, 2013 by Stacy Choquette, PTA Why does my low back hurt if I have an injury in my knee? I have heard this question along with many different versions regularly throughout my years as a PTA. Why do other parts of our bodies become…
DetailsGuidelines to Travel – a Sports Medicine Perspective September 25, 2013 by David Merson, DPT, ATC Travel is an inevitable part of life. Whether a short car drive or a long plane ride, for business or pleasure, traveling is almost sure to come with some discomforts. And if you’re in the middle of recovering from…
DetailsUnderstanding the Shoulder Capsule September 27, 2013 by Andrew Provost, PT In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When…
DetailsWe hear a lot of talk about how important the rotator cuff of the shoulder is, but we don’t often hear about the deep rotators of the hip. Similar to the shoulder joint, the hip is also a ball and socket joint. This type of joint is great in that it allows for a large…
Detailsby Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS I have been thinking about this subject for years. First, let me give you my perspective. I have lived and worked in Boston since 1999. I bike and have a child old enough to follow me around the city. I also own and have ridden a motorcycle in the…
Detailsby Edward Lockwood, DPT Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that effects .5- 1 % of people in North American and Northern European. RA can have associated symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and can cause joint pain / inflammation. 1 Rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to cause decreased aerobic capacity, increased prevalence of cardiovascular…
Detailsby Andrew Provost, PT In the world of anatomy, the word capsule is defined as a tough sheath or membrane that encloses something in the body. In the treatment of athletic injuries, the shoulder’s capsule or covering can directly or indirectly be the cause of shoulder pain. When capsular tissue is pinched, it can cause…
Detailsby David Merson, DPT, ATC Travel is an inevitable part of life. Whether a short car drive or a long plane ride, for business or pleasure, traveling is almost sure to come with some discomforts. And if you’re in the middle of recovering from an injury, it is especially important to take some extra steps…
DetailsA user’s guide to maintain spine health during snow removal by Andrew Provost, DPT Not trying to be the bearer of bad news, but the winter months are closer then we are willing to admit. With consideration for the heavy winter of last year, let’s be proactive and maintain good mechanics when removing snow this…
DetailsBoston Sports Medicine is the Official Physical Therapy Provider for Boston Derby Dames March 22, 2013 by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT We are proud to announce that Boston Sports Medicine is now the official physical therapy provider for the Boston Derby Dames Women’s Roller Derby League! What is roller derby and why should you…
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