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TAKING ACTION WITH APTA VERMONT

Sep 25, 2024
My name is Amy Sheridan and I am a Physical Therapist, an owner at PT360, and a Board member of the Vermont Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (VT APTA). I joined APTA Vermont three years…

RETURN TO SPORTS - STRATEGIES TO SAFELY GET BACK INTO ACTION

Returning to sports after being injured can be tricky.  There is a lot of excitement about playing & competing again but also a ton of nerves and uncertainty, especially if a serious injury took you out of play.  One of the most challenging aspects of getting back into action is the constant comparison…

CONTINUING THE FIGHT AGAINST TICKS - LYME DISEASE REHABILITATION

Summer is here in Vermont and with it comes gardening, hiking, more time outside, and TICKS. Ticks in Vermont often carry Lyme disease and other bacteria, which can cause debilitating illness. Common symptoms include: bullseye rash (erythema migrans), fever, headache, neck stiffness, excessive fatigue,…

GOLF AND YOUR HIPS

Many local golfers are itching to get back on the course as the weather starts to warm up, and we need to make sure our bodies are prepared for the demands required of us to swing the club efficiently. Hip pain is very common among golfers. A recent study showed that close to 20% of professional golfers…

ORTHOTICS, FOOT TYPES, SHOE TYPES - ARE YOU IN THE RIGHT SHOE?

  DO YOU NEED ORTHOTICS? Do you have recurrent pain in your feet, ankle, lower legs or knees?  It likely started from being on your feet too long for an activity, maybe the runner who increases their mileage too quickly, or perhaps, being in the wrong shoe, to name a few reasons.  Some of the most…

HIP TIPS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS

Winter has been a bit funky and on the warm side this year - for those of us who look forward to a fresh layer of snow in the morning (or a clean sheet of ice), it's been a disappointment  While we might be doing less outside, we can't forget to take care of our bodies so that we're ready to jump into…

HAPPY KNEES, HAPPY WINTER!

The winter is coming, which can excite some of us more than others. In order to happily survive in a cold climate like Vermont throughout the winter, most folks find it helpful to do activities outdoors that they enjoy or continue to exercise indoors. Some of that can bring on knee pain, which is what…

CELEBRATING NATIONAL EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP MONTH!

“To build a strong team you must see someone else’s strength as a complement to your weakness, not a threat to your position or authority” – Christine Caine   October is National Employee Ownership month and PT360 is proud to be the first and only Employee-Owned Physical Therapy Cooperative in the…

BREATHING, CORE, AND POSTURE: WHY YOU SHOULD INTEGRATE ALL THREE

In the world of health and wellness, we often hear the terms breathwork, core stability, and posture tossed around. These concepts are often trained separately, which can initially be necessary to help an individual develop awareness and understanding of their breathing patterns, core activation, and…

NEW PROGRAM - BLOCKED MILK DUCT THERAPY

With over 5,000 babies born in Vermont each year, there is a strong need for perinatal support as mothers often do not always get the lactation support they need following birth. One ailment affecting up to 20% of women is blocked milk ducts. Blocked milk ducts can be caused by: inadequate breast emptying…

GET PUMPED UP FOR PADDLE SPORTS!

Paddle sports, whether it be paddle boarding, kayaking, or canoeing, are a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and get a great workout. While using a paddle obviously works the upper body, it also involves the trunk and legs. Controlling the vessel requires a combination of pushing and pulling through…