Category Archives: PHYSICAL THERAPY

Specialized Treatment of Young Female Athletes

Specialized care for female athletes At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, our highly skilled physical therapists understand the unique physical needs presented by young female athletes. During the peak growth spurt, which usually occurs between ages 11 and 13  for girls,

Update on Telehealth & Re-Opening Plan FAQs

Hi!  We hope you are continuing to stay healthy, safe, and happy.  We know that our patients and families might have a few questions about what the future may bring so wanted to provide you with a few updates. How

Importance of Postpartum Physical Therapy

Why is physical therapy important after having a baby, even if you don’t have pain?   We all know the female body undergoes a lot of changes during the nine months spent growing a baby. After giving birth, it seems

A Month of Telehealth Physical Therapy at Girl Fit

It’s been a month since our Girl Fit PTs made the quick, but important, change from in person visits to Telehealth physical therapy and we wanted to share how it is going! Our incredibly helpful remote office staff has helped

Telehealth Physical Therapy in Massachusetts

Just because you are home doesn’t mean you have to stop the progress you are making with physical therapy or even start physical therapy in the first place!  At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, we are prepped and ready to continue

7 Injury Prevention Tips For Cheerleaders!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Cheerleading is a complex sport that involves varied levels of difficulty and amount of dancing, jumping, tumbling, partner stunting, pyramid building, chants and fan participation throughout multiple seasons, varying weather conditions and  different arenas. With everything that goes into

Flip Flop Weather Is Here So Get Your Feet Ready!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 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

Never Rush The Healing Process

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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

Cupping – More Than Just Polka Dots!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] (though we do love polka dots) [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]   Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine that originated in China. It has been around for thousands of years, but has moved into the spotlight after the 2016 Olympics when