Finding It Hard to Resist: The Benefits of Resistance Training
Resistance training bands are a safe and effective way of strengthening muscles in all patients. As physical therapists know quite well, resistance bands are perhaps the least expensive and most versatile exercise tools for improving muscle strength and flexibility. But what are the benefits of resistance bands? What Are Resistance Bands? These strips and loops…
ECRC Physical Therapy Locations
ECRC Physical Therapy Locations 3 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Each of our 3 clinical locations in New London County, Connecticut and Windham County, Connecticut is committed to providing compassionate, professional and ethical care for all of its’ patient-clients. ECRC believes that the ability of physicians, patients and clients to choose a reputable Physical Therapy service is key…
Athletic Training / Sports Physical Therapy
ECRC-PT has been assisting eastern CT athletes of all levels, from young team players, to interscholastic players, to college and professional athletes, to senior participants for over 35 years.
3 Signs of Shoulder Impingement you Shouldn’t Ignore
Shoulder impingement is a form of inflammation in a small part of your shoulder. It starts as a small sharp pain, but could be painful, stubborn, and downright debilitating. Common in athletes, impingement is caused by overuse. It is important to see a doctor as soon as you show signs of shoulder impingement, but what…
PHYSICAL THERAPY VS. ARTHROSCOPIC KNEE SURGERY
THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE: Physical Therapy or Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? A new study questioning the usefulness of arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee should encourage patients to consider physical therapy as an effective non-surgical option, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The study was published in the New England Journal…
WEIGHT LOSS MAY TAKE 250 MINUTES OF EXERCISE
Weight loss Weight loss is something many adults struggle with. It is a science that is specific to each individual body type. Between diet and exercise, it is a constant balance. If eating healthy and frequent exercise are not showing results, we get frustrated. So how do we know how much exercise we need in…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SLEEP?
What happens when we sleep? The age-old question still keeps some people up at night. Sleep is arguably the most important thing for the human body. Besides keeping us energized, sleep aids helps our brains develop and is a place for relaxation. It even helps us lose weight. While many of us think of sleep…
MENISCUS TEARS INCREASE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS RISK
Damage to the meniscus in the knee joint may lead to osteoarthritis in middle-age and elderly patients. As reported in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, Dr. Englund, from Boston University School of Medicine and Lund University Hospital in Sweden, and colleagues investigated the link between meniscal damage and the development of osteoarthritis over 30 months…
PT UNDERUTILIZED IN PATIENTS WITH BACK PAIN
Back pain is one of the most common discomforts found in adults. Although diagnosis may vary, physical therapy is proven to help back pain in patients. Even though it is well-known PT can help ease discomfort, it is still largely underutilized. “People with back pain use many types of medical interventions, but often not those…
PT FOR CERVICAL RADICULOPATHY
Cervical radiculopathy happens inside the cervical spine. It is caused when a nerve becomes inflamed or damaged and can change neurological function. It can cause numbness, weakness, slower reflexes and is very painful. Studies show that physical therapy can help manage this pain. A semi-hard cervical collar and rest for 3 to 6 weeks or…
