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3 Things to Look for in a Physical Therapist – Boston, MA | Boston Sports Medicine

October 6, 2015
3 Things to Look for in a Physical Therapist – Boston, MA When searching for a physical therapist Boston, MA area residents should consider a number of factors. Depending on the type of injury or condition, different physical therapy Boston, MA avenues may be right for you. First it’s important to establish that there are…
My Mattress Was Killing My Back

September 28, 2015
by Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS I should know better, but after spending $1,500 on a new mattress eight years ago, I was reluctant to throw it in the trash. After a seventeen year professional career helping and advising people about treatment for back pain, even I did not recognize the importance of a good…
Why Do I Get ‘Stimulated’ During Physical Therapy?

September 21, 2015
Physical Therapists often use electrical stimulation during treatments, which may initially be a bit scary or unknown for patients. We were always told to avoid sticking our fingers in the socket, right? So I wanted to break therapeutic electrical stimulation down to its simplest form and talk about when and why it’s a useful tool…

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