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The start of the new year often means new resolutions and establishing new routines!  However, many of us have a difficult time sticking to the changes that we make in January through the rest of the calendar year and/or the rest of our lives.  There are a variety of reasons this happens but most often…

The snow has arrived!  Granted, the storm brought less than expected to some parts of Vermont but it certainly was wet, heavy, and hard to move.  No doubt some of you have snow blowers to take care of the driveway (or even a plow service), but the snow shovel is still a household staple to clear porches,…

“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…

The paradigm of optimal posture is a form that is perfectly aligned and balanced: the hips and shoulders are level, the head is stacked over the shoulders, and the trunk is upright.  “Perfect posture” is a challenging standard to achieve, let alone maintain, and there is a growing market of products…

What a string of hot, humid days we are having!  I open the door to let my dog out early in the morning and I can already feel the humidity pressing down on me.  Even she gives me that look like, "do I really have to go out there?"  It's hard to get motivated to move on days like this and way more tempting…

Summer often has many lovers of the outdoors running for the water. Be it a lake, river, or pool, the water is a great retreat from the heat, and there are loads of great activities that get us out of the house and into the water. With some of these activities, like swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddleboarding,…

Low back pain…if you’re human and an adult, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced it. Not only is low back pain extremely prevalent around the world, it is also accountable for a major portion of healthcare costs and prolonged disability.   So why is low back pain so common? One major factor is our…

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 backs and bodies are prepared for the demands required of us to swing the club efficiently. Low back pain is the most common injury among golfers, and 80% of golfers report having…

As the warmer weather comes along, many people are taking long walks with their family and/or pets.  Unfortunately, this is the time of year when the deer ticks start becoming active and searching for their first, big blood meal.   Prevention is the best cure for Lyme and tick-borne illness.  There…

Springtime in Vermont is a magical place - the rainy days drizzle to an end, the flowers start to bloom, and the mud eventually dries up. Then it's time to go outside and enjoy the longer, warmer days.  At this time of year, we often see patients come to the clinic with reports of pain on the bottom…