As life turns back to being more normal after restrictions are lifted, more people are heading outside for exercise, team sports, and recreation. But...with summer upon us, heat can be a big issue! Without careful planning heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and extreme dehydration can happen and even be life-threatening. We are sharing some tips to make summer exercise safe and enjoyable!
Read MoreGolf is a wonderful sport enjoyed by millions around the globe. Whether you are a low handicapper or a weekend hacker nothing ruins a round of golf more than being in pain. Though golf may seem like a relatively low risk sport we see many people in the clinic every year suffering from golf related injuries.
Read MoreHave you heard of dry needling, but aren’t sure what it is exactly, or if it is right for you? You aren’t alone. While the term may sound intimidating, dry needling itself isn’t.
Stretching is an essential part of the daily and weekly routine for dancers. We use stretching to warm-up, to cool down, to kill time, to improve flexibility, and to relieve stress. There is no doubt that stretching has always been and will continue to be an important element to becoming a better dancer. That said, I would encourage all dancers to think more critically about why and how they stretch.
Read MoreBaseball and softball seasons are finally getting underway. One of the common questions we get in the PT clinic, especially early in the season, is “is it normal for my arm to be sore when I throw?”
Read MoreAs the COVID vaccine becomes more widely available and more people are getting vaccinated (hooray!), some folks are experiencing mild side effects from the vaccine. The CDC notes that these side effects usually subside within a few days, but they can be annoying. One of the more common side effects is soreness in the shoulder of the arm that received the injection. The CDC recommends light exercise as a way to help reduce any pain and discomfort experienced after this vaccination. Here are a few gentle exercises that may help.
Runners like to run and cyclists like to ride their bikes but when you begin to discuss strength training they become less enthusiastic. Now take a recreational athlete who has limited time to devote to their sport, it’s even harder for them to take some that time to work on strength training vs getting out on the trail or the road.
Read MoreBecause of the closures of physician's offices, stoppages of elective surgeries, and social distancing guidelines resulting from COVID-19, many people with pain or joint issues have had appointments or surgeries delayed. If you're one of them and you haven't seen your PT yet, you should. Here are some reasons why:
Read MoreAs this challenging year comes to a close, our team here at Complete Game Physical Therapy is taking time to be thankful and celebrate the resilience of our staff and Americans as a whole. While faced with challenges, we adapted, moved forward, and continued to help our patients.
Read MoreVirtual physical therapy has quickly moved from a niche offering to the mainstream. Having more options is great, but it can also complicate decision making. Having an understanding of the benefits of both can help make clear which one would best help you meet your goals.
Read MoreSchedules are crazy these days. With schools moving to remote or hybrid learning, and many folks working from home, the regular 9-5 workday or typical school day is, at least for now, a thing of the past.
There is a silver lining, however. If you no longer need to commute to work or drive your children to practice, you may have more flexibility in your schedule. Why not use this time to take care of that back or neck that has been sore from increased screen time, that ankle that has been bothering you since you hurt it in college, or that shoulder pain that wakes you up at night?
The team here at Complete Game Physical Therapy is excited to announce the opening of our second location in Tewksbury on October 6. Interestingly enough...it is back at our old building that we moved from in 2018!
Read MoreThe weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you've been relaxing - enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here and there is no problem, but if you've been consistently missing your regular run, bike ride, or gym session and notice some aches and pains showing up, you might have the beginnings of deconditioning.
Here at Complete Game Physical Therapy, we post a lot about our clients who are athletes and play youth sports. While they are a portion of the people we work with, we welcome and work with all active individuals. Our Patient of the Month, Elaine, is one of those active individuals.
Read MoreWith Major League Baseball starting up and youth baseball and softball in full swing, I thought it would be timely to provide a review of the resistance band exercises that have become an increasingly popular part of warm ups in baseball and softball. Unfortunately, when we treat youth athletes in our physical therapy clinic and review their band exercises with them, we often see that they are performing them improperly.
Read MoreAt Complete Game Physical Therapy, we are back up and running seeing patients in our clinic. We have enhanced safety procedures and are following all the latest guidelines from the CDC and local board of health to ensure the safety of patients, families and staff. We have adjusted our schedule to help accommodate proper social distancing as well as to provide convenient appointment times for our patients.
Read MoreBecause of the closures of physician's offices, stoppages of elective surgeries, and social distancing guidelines resulting from COVID-19, many people with pain or joint issues have had appointments or surgeries delayed. If you're one of them and you haven't seen a PT yet, we welcome you to see us at Complete Game first. Here are some reasons why:
Read MoreAs restrictions start to ease, it is looking more and more likely that kids will have the opportunity to return to some form of organized sports this summer. This is certainly great news as both kids and parents are looking forward to a safe return to youth sports. As we make this transition, the need to ease athletes back into activity after a long time away from sports is crucial to help reduce the likelihood of injury.
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