Our team is proud to announce that on September 15th, 2024, Michael Dow was awarded with the Silver Pioneer Outstanding Alumni Award from his alma mater, Sacred Heart University! This outstanding achievement recognizes an alumnus who has made significant contributions to their profession, offered outstanding leadership in their community, and exhibited an exceptional degree of […]
For those of us who have experienced vertigo, we know how debilitating it can be. Dizziness, nausea, and a loss of balance can strike at seemingly any time. We wonder, “Why won’t the room stop spinning?” It may help to take a closer look at what vertigo is, it’s causes, and the different types of […]
Incorporating core strengthening exercises into your routine can help improve posture, stability, and overall body strength. It can also reduce the risk of lower back pain and enhance athletic performance by providing a strong foundation for movement.
We get this question often: Can you choose where you receive physical therapy? Well there is good news! You have the freedom of choice to select where you go for physical therapy treatment after your surgery, accident, ankle pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, neck pain and anything else that you are suffering from. Many people do […]
Most major impact sports are becoming more keenly aware of the importance of preventing excessive head injury and the potential long-term effects of concussion. Although the emphasis is stressed with concussion care protocols at the elite college and professional levels, there seems to be a large gap in the younger athletes in town sports, junior […]
Those who have had the misfortune of experiencing adhesive capsulitis–commonly known as “frozen shoulder”–are well-acquainted with the tedious and uncomfortable process of getting it to subside, or “thaw.” Characterized by inflammation in the stabilizing ligaments of the shoulder, capsulitis can lead to a profound decrease in function due to a tightening and/or thickening of […]
In recent years, more and more kids are playing a single sport year-round. Is it to better their skill set? Of course, it is! Anyone who has played a sport or performed an activity at a high level of skill knows that repetition is critical to improvement. But what are the costs of giving up […]
We are extremely excited to announce the addition of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) to our practice in all location! LLLT is also known as Cold Laser Therapy. I’m often asked the question of “What is Cold Laser Therapy?” So lets dive in deeper to talk about what LLLT / Cold Laser therapy is, and […]
One of the most commonly injured areas of the body is the shoulder. As a physical therapist, I often hear the dreaded question for many patients: “Do I need surgery for my rotator cuff tear?” Given how often injured the shoulder is, this question is very relevant. The shoulder is a dynamic joint, allowing us the greatest mobility […]
