By Tom Fontana, MSPT
When physical therapists evaluate patients, the first thing we do is take an extensive history of what hurts and when. Quite often, for patients with shoulder problems, they report it hurts when reaching overhead. It is … Read more »
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Exercise is a fundamental component to our health and well-being, which is why staying active has been featured as a key recommendation in many Government COVID-19 strategies. In fact, moderate exercise such as a brisk … Read more »
By Tom Fontana, PT
While only the term “physical” appears in our company name, we know that one’s mental health can have profound effects on one’s physical health, which is why we look at the whole person.
During this … Read more »
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
As medicine and overall life expectancy continue to change, more and more older individuals are expressing interest in maintaining or even improving their fitness. The earlier prescription that the geriatric
population (65+ years of age) … Read more »
Are you interested or worried about what happens after physical therapy? FPTS offers post-PT programs that range from performance training to balance training as well as functional movement screening for young athletes and adults.
Did you know the recurrence rate … Read more »
HEALTH & FITNESS SERVICES: James is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with degrees in Health & Exercise Science and Physical Therapy. He has advanced training and certification in Functional Movement Systems including the Functional Movement Screen, Y-Balance Test, … Read more »
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Being “pigeon toed” is not usually thought of as being a desirable thing, or an advantageous thing, but there are two (at least!) situations when we use this in PT to our advantage.
The first is … Read more »
Movement Prep 3 Lateral Hip Mobility
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Director of Athletic Performance
*Perform 6x each side with 3 sec hold at end range of each movement
1 (front view)
*maintain straight back and tight core… Read more »
Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT
About 30% to 80% of patients with mild-to-moderate brain injury experience some persistent, concussive-like symptoms that develop after a traumatic brain injury. These symptoms may persist for several months. For example, 15% of patients will have … Read more »
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