Tag Archives: physical therapy

Physical Therapy for Idiopathic Toe Walking

Introduction   Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a term used to describe a condition where a child walks on their toes without any known medical reason. While toe walking can be a normal developmental stage for some children, persistent toe walking

Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy

Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy   Happy March everyone! March is Women’s History month so we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the vital role that women played in the development, growth, and evolution of physical therapy.

Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips

Skiing Injury Prevention and Form Tips The Winter Season is upon us and for many that means skiing vacations, long weekends skiing, and more time spent on the slopes. If you have sustained a skiing injury, are experiencing pain after

Incontinence in Female Athletes

Urinary Incontinence and Young Female Athletes   Urinary incontinence in female athletes is common.  A recent study found that compared to sedentary women, athletes had a 177% higher risk of urinary incontinence. What is urinary incontinence?   Urinary incontinence is

Top 4 Things to Know About Stress Fractures

Top 4 things to know about stress fractures   You have probably heard of a stress fracture before but may not know much about them, including what a stress fracture is, how it happens, how to heal from one, and

Christina Verhorevoort: Volleyball Player to Expert in Sports Rehab

Stories from our Sports Christina Verhorevoort, PT, DPT Volleyball Player to Expert in Sports Rehab From as early on as I can remember, I loved being a part of a team. Growing up I played many different sports including volleyball,

Madeleine Hines: Synchronized Swimmer to Sports Physical Therapist

A Synchronized Swimmer to a Sports Physical Therapist Stories from our Sports – Madeleine Hines As a sports physical therapist at Girl Fit, we see athletes of many different sports. But, do you know in what sports we each competed?! For

Newton North High School Women in STEM Day

Newton North High School Women in Stem Day: The Science of Physical Therapy Last week I had the pleasure of speaking virtually with students at Newton North High School during their Women in STEM Day.  The physical therapy profession has

Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain (Knee Pain) in Female Athletes

What is patellofemoral pain? Did you just return from a visit with your child’s (or your) primary care, orthopedic, or sports medicine physician about knee pain with a fancy physical therapy prescription that says “Patellofemoral Pain”?  Half way through that