22 Oct

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy: What It Is, Who It Helps, and Why It’s Nothing to Be Embarrassed About

Pelvic health therapy ( from a specialized trained occupational or physical therapist ) is a specialized branch of therapy that evaluates and treats conditions affecting the muscles, connective tissue, and nerves of the pelvic floor. It helps people of all ages and genders manage issues like incontinence, pelvic pain, and prolapse — conditions that are common, treatable, and often never talked about.

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30 Sep

That Ache You Ignored All Summer Just Walked Into Fall Training With You

Fall brings a spike in sports injuries as old summer strain meets a jump in training intensity. Learn the warning signs and book an evaluation with ECRC PT.

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15 Jul

Beyond the Brace: Solving Knee and Patellar Pain

Knee and patellar pain treatment using a  physical therapy approach aims to correct the alignment (trunk, hip, knee and foot) and muscle imbalances in the trunk, hips and knees causing pain around or behind the kneecap. At ECRC Physical Therapy in Eastern CT, we treat patellofemoral pain, patellar tendinitis, and post-surgical knees by retraining the trunk, hip, knee and ankle/lower leg muscles that control how the kneecap aligns and  tracks.

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08 Nov

The Healing Touch: Understanding Orthopedic Manual Therapy and How It Works

Persistent pain, stiffness, and restricted movement can severely limit your life. You may have  heard of the benefits from physical therapy, but did you know  of the specialized field within physical therapy practice under the name of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT)? This specialized, hands-on approach can often make a critical difference in the management of […]

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08 Oct

Walk with Confidence: How Gait Assessment and Custom Orthotics Can Transform Your Movement

Do you suffer from persistent foot, ankle, knee, hip, or back pain that just won’t go away? The source of your discomfort might not be where you think. The way you walk—your gait—is the foundation of your body’s movement, and even a slight imbalance can cause a chain reaction of pain and dysfunction throughout your […]

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21 Aug

Reclaim Your Movement: Your Guide to Post-Op Joint Replacement Physical Therapy at ECRC PT

Undergoing joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing decision, hoping that it will provide an end to chronic pain and help you return to activities you love. Whether you’re anticipating a total knee replacement, a total hip replacement, a total shoulder replacement, the operating room is only the beginning of the recovery journey. In fact, […]

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