The American Physical Therapy Association recommends annual checkups with a physical therapist as a preventative health measure. Just like visiting your dentist or primary care doctor once or twice a year, it’s a smart idea to see a physical therapist
Kate Hamilton
How To Be Strong For Skiing This Winter
Winter has arrived and there is snow on the mountains which means many of you are going to be grabbing your gear and hitting the slopes. Skiing is a whole body activity that requires a considerable amount of leg and
7 Injury Prevention Tips For Cheerleaders!
Injury Prevention Tips for Cheerleaders Cheerleading is a complex, high-demand sport that includes dancing, jumping, tumbling, partner stunting, pyramid building, chants, and fan engagement. These skills are performed across multiple seasons, in varying weather conditions, and in different arenas. With
Hello From Our Newest PT, Michaela!
Hi Girl Fitters, I’m happy to introduce myself as the newest member of the Girl Fit team! I am a Physical Therapist and attended Boston University to earn both my Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Doctorate of Physical
Flip Flop Weather Is Here So Get Your Feet Ready!
Warm weather is finally here! It is time to free our feet from the heavy shoes and boots that we needed all Winter and Spring. Flip flops will soon be taking over our daily footwear choices. While this isn’t
Swimmers – Do You Want To Stay Strong & Injury Free?
Injury Prevention for Swimmers! Swimming is one of the best cardiovascular endurance exercises out there that strengthens the whole body! A lot of land based sport athletes resort to swimming and aquatic exercises even when they are injured or for
Injury Prevention for Gaelic Football Players
Thanks to our student Kayla for being our guest blogger this month! A few years ago I was lucky enough to travel to Ireland to work with the physiotherapy students of University College Dublin (UCD) regarding Gaelic football players and
The Benefits of Dance with Deb Vogel of All That Jazz Dance Studio
Guest post from Deb Vogel, the owner of All That Jazz Dance Studio in Newton, about the love, joy, AND health benefits of dance! Why Dance? The Benefits of Dance Why dance? For me, the answer is easy. I just
Cupping – More Than Just Polka Dots!
(Though we do love polka dots…) What Is Cupping Therapy? Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine that originated in China and has been practiced for thousands of years. It gained widespread attention after the 2016 Olympics, when Michael