By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Do you wonder if that pain on the underside of your heel is plantar fasciitis? Here’s a quick test you can perform to see if it’s plantar fasciitis or not.
Windlass test: Perform this test … Read more »
By: James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Do what you love…
For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated with movement, starting as a young athlete from New Hampshire to playing D1 athletics at Syracuse University and later pursuing … Read more »
Here at FPTS we follow 3 simple steps to preparing young athletes for sport. RAMP is a commonly used acronym in the performance world meaning Range of Motion (ROM), Activation, and Movement P… Read more »
Want to quickly screen your shoulder mobility? Follow these simple instructions: Take a measure of your dominate hand from crease of the wrist to the tip of the farthest finger…this is your hand length used below. Standing tall with … Read more »
Karen Bagnardi, MPT, CAFS, 3DMAPS® Certified
Graduate Physical Therapy School: Emory University
Undergraduate School: Gettysburg College
Professional Profile
Karen Bagnardi, MPT has practiced as a physical therapist specializing in orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy for 25 plus years, … Read more »
In honor of Valentine’s Day, here’s the secret to avoiding a broken heart: Aerobic exercise!
Not the advice you were looking for? Sorry, I can’t help you if you’ve been dumped or if the object of your affections is uninterested, … Read more »
Don’t just exercise! CONNECT exercise with real life function! If you aren’t able to enjoy life’s little pleasures because you can’t get down to the floor to play with your grand kids, or go sledding with your little ones, this … Read more »
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Does anyone you know spend hours upon hours trying to get rid of those nagging trigger points and muscle restrictions without getting the results they want? If so, look no further! The Hyperice Vyper 2.0 … Read more »
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Have you ever wondered whether to walk/run, swim, bike, or use the elliptical or how intense your cardio workouts should be to improve your cardiovascular adaptation? If your goal is to reduce inflammation, increase endurance/stamina … Read more »
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
There are many reasons why people experience pain in their legs. Many of these have been covered in previous newsletters and can range from simple muscular strains from excessive force or overuse, sciatica from a … Read more »
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