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As physical therapists, we see joint pain that has many different causes. The most common causes of joint pain are injury, overuse, and...
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Physical Therapy for Expectant Mothers
80% of Americans will experience lower back pain in their life, but women have an increased risk of lower back pain. One explanation for...
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Oct 12, 20234 min read
Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care
Our patients often ask what the difference is between physical therapy and chiropractic care. It's a good question, since the goal of...
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Preventing Falls
Did you know : every 13 seconds a person is treated in the emergency room for a fall related injury? every 20 minutes, someone dies from...
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Aug 3, 20232 min read
You'll Never Guess What Common Item Affects Your Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by many things. People often point to sitting at work all day or repetitive lifting, whether of boxes, children,...
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Aug 3, 20233 min read
Physical Therapy for the New Parent
Pregnancy and birth is very hard on a person's body. During pregnancy, the pelvis widens and ligaments are stretched. Joints through the...
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May 3, 20233 min read
Minimize Your Pain By Sitting Up!
Do you sit at your computer for hours on end? If you answered yes, you’re no different than so many of us. We tend to sit with our head...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Pills or Pain Relief?
Physical therapists are pretty amazing medical professionals: they are experts on the mechanics of the whole body! A physical therapist...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Drink Beer and Be Healthy
The downfalls of alcohol are often talked about: get drunk and have a hangover, drinking and driving will lead to arrest, beer is just...
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Reducing Foot Pain During the Summer
After the winter, it is so exciting to have warm weather on the way in! However, the warmer weather often leads to foot pain. The biggest...
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Aug 12, 20222 min read
Benefits of Biking
"It's just like riding a bike!" We hear that all the time, but if you haven't been on a bike lately, it can be a little daunting....
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Physical Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Physical therapy is an effective treatment for Parkinson's Disease. Learn how PT can reduce PD symptoms.
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Aug 12, 20225 min read
Managing Your Medical Bills
With the first of the year approaching, and medical bills every increasing, it can be difficult to manage your expenses. These tips can...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Friends Make You Healthier
Do you know the health benefits of friends? Having a lot of friends can boost how long you live as much as 20 percent! A large friend...
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Aug 12, 20222 min read
Get Ready For Winter Shoveling
November came in nice and warm, but left with temperatures below freezing. December isn't looking much better (we do live in New England,...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Fall Safety Tips
Fall cleanup has begun, and we all know that means raking and preparing our yards for another winter. Dr. Cheryl Abelow, owner of...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
If You've Been Pregnant, You May Suffer From This Condition
Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. A woman is bringing new life into the world! But it's not easy on the body. After all, a little human...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
8 Ways Your Health Gets Better When You Relax
We all know the feeling. Maybe your muscles tense up, or you have trouble sleeping, or you have trouble keeping your temper - we all...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Is Physical Therapy Part of Your Breast Cancer Treatment Plan?
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is very common for breast cancer patients to pain in and around the shoulder blade...
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