Education

Physical therapists play a crucial role in injury prevention and rehabilitation. They work with athletes, individuals recovering from surgery, and those with musculoskeletal conditions to develop exercise and rehabilitation programs that promote healing, prevent further injury, and improve overall physical function.

In Maine, we take full advantage of every season and winter is no different. It’s that time of year where we’re heading up to the mountain for the weekend to get outside, even in the cold weather. You may be mentally ready to hit the slopes, but being sure your body is physically prepared is important to prevent injury.

You’ve been diagnosed with an orthopedic issue and your provider tells you the best way forward is surgery. It may be an ACL repair, or to have your wrist fixed so you can do daily activities without pain again. No matter the surgery you’re facing, the thought of it can be scary. You start to wonder what will it be like? Where will I have it done? Will I have to spend the night?

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. It helps you walk, run and jump. But when the tendon gets stretched too far, it can rupture, resulting in a complete or partial tear. This is usually due to a sudden and strong force on the tendon, which can happen when you jump, pivot your foot, or move too quickly. it can also occur if you trip or fall.

When you experience an unexplained numbness, tingling, pain, cramping or muscle weakness, your physician may recommend electrodiagnostic testing to study how your nerves and muscles are working. A nerve conduction study measures how fast an electrical impulse travels through your nerve.

Sports burnout is a response to chronic stress after the continued demands of playing a sport or doing an activity without the necessary or proper recovery periods.