Complete Game Physical Therapy Patient of the Month: Pam

Pam came to us after years of dealing with a hamstring problem. After taking a detailed history and performing a thorough exam, we used several techniques and video analysis of her running form to help us figure out what was going on

Hockey Injuries and Prevention by Andrew Levanti, DPT, ATC

A contact sport, hockey can be very physical, and as the season progresses, higher fatigue levels increase the risk of injuries to the shoulder, knee, and hip/groin. This article breaks down a few of the most common injuries to provide insight into causes, treatments, and injury prevention tips.

Amy FieldsFebruary 25, 2019complete game physical therapy, hockey injury, prevention, exercises, lowell, massachussetts

Want to Improve Health and Performance? Just Breathe!

What if I told you that you may be doing something 20,000 times a day that is compromising your sleep, recovery, performance and health? In fact, if you are breathing improperly, that is exactly what you are doing.

Amy FieldsFebruary 11, 2019complete game physical therapy, physical therapy, lowell, ma, massachussetts, breathing

New Year… New (Injury-Free) You!

Every year we see patients come into the clinic who had the best intentions with New Year’s resolutions to get in shape, but who, instead, end up injured. We’ve seen muscle strains, tendonitis, back injuries, and even tendon and muscle tears in people who overdo it with their fitness resolutions

Amy FieldsJanuary 16, 2019complete game physical therapy, fitness, injury prevention, lowell, massachussetts, ma, physical therapy

Complete Game Physical Therapy: 2018 In Review

2018 was a great year here at Complete Game Physical Therapy! We completed the move from our Tewksbury, MA location to our new location here in Lowell. As we settled in, we were able to concentrate on expanding and continuing to provide the best physical therapy services to all patients.

Amy FieldsDecember 28, 2018complete game physical therapy, lowell, massachussetts, ma, year in review, physical therapy, youth, athletes

Keeping Healthy in the Baseball/Softball Off Season

Though the winter is in full swing and it may seem way too early to be thinking about the baseball or softball season, many players and teams will have started their offseason training. Here in the northeast, indoor training facilities are filling up fast with players getting ready for next season.

Amy FieldsDecember 17, 2018complete game physical therapy, lowell, massachussetts, ma, baseball, youth, sports, softball, offseason

Complete Game Physical Therapy: Patient of the Month, Fran

Fran came to us following her hip replacement surgery. As you can imagine, recovery from this surgery is a process and patients gradually add more to their daily routines.

WARM-UP Before the Chill by Dr. Andrew Levanti, DPT, ATC

The days are getting shorter and colder which can make sticking to your training program tough. Cold weather training can also lead to unwanted injuries, slowing down your progression and keeping you from participating in your favorite winter sports.

Complete Game Physical Therapy: Patient of the Month, Kimberly Herbert

Complete Game Physical Therapy welcomes our Patient of the Month, Kimberly Herbert. Kimberly is quite an athlete! While training for her Ironman Competition, she tore her hamstring. “I was devastated, and unsure if I was going to be able to make it to the starting line, let alone cross the finish line!” Kim says