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

PeriAcetabular Osteotomy = Persevere And Overcome

Hello Girl Fit community!   My name is Nicole and I really like dancing!  If you were to ask anyone who knows me to tell you one thing about me they would tell you that I just really like dancing.

The Girl Who Decided To GO FOR IT!

I want to share with you a story that embodies what I always hoped Girl Fit would be.  Meet Hannah… the girl who decided to go for it!  Hannah saw our Girl Fit (@girlfitrocks) Instagram post on January 22…   Feeling a

Feminism In Action At Girl Fit

A blog post by Girl Fit PT’s co-op student Madeleine Madeleine is a 5th year student in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Northeastern University. She grew up as a competitive synchronized swimmer on the North Shore of Boston.

Stretches And Strengthening For Runners

Is 2018 the year you want to start running? Or maybe improve your PR for a 5 or 10k? Or maybe just be able to run a short distance without pain? Or is it the year you’re going to qualify

Are You Running The Most Efficient Way?

Are You Running The Most Efficient Way? Tips on Running Form Keep your stomach muscles engaged to protect your back. Think about pulling your belly button towards your spine to keep a neutral position and avoid allowing your pelvis to

Girl Fit Turns 1!

We are so excited to be celebrating 1 year of Girl Fit Physical Therapy! What a year it has been! Here are some highlights from our fun and busy first year! Girl Fit PT had two new PTs join Kate

The Emotional Side Of Sports Injuries

At a physical therapy clinic like Girl Fit PT where sports medicine and injury prevention is our passion, we love to work with athletes!  That being said, we see a lot of sports-related injuries.  With great appreciation for all of

Girls & Concussions

A concussion is not just getting your ‘bell rung’ it is actually a mild brain injury. It can occur as a result of a hit, jolt, contact, or jarring force to the head. Because it doesn’t usually come with a