Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. As part of this essential partnership, Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy will provide Husky fans and student-athletes and USM Athletics community members with a Wellness Tip.
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January Wellness Tip: Home Office Set Up
- For those who have been working from home for more than a year now, how’s your home office setup? If you’re still working from the couch or a folding chair, you may be experiencing more aches, pains and injuries. Learn how to get a better ergonomic workspace with Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, please visit: LINK
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February Wellness Tip: Tommy John Surgery
- Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, or Tommy John Surgery, may be needed after continued repetitive force of the elbow. This is most commonly seen with professional athletes, especially baseball pitchers. Following surgery, physical therapy will help to strengthen and condition the athlete to get them back to sport. Learn more about ways to prevent this common injury from occurring.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, please visit: LINK
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March Wellness Tip: The Role of the Athletic Training
The Role of Athletic Trainers: https://youtu.be/opp831K35vY
- Athletic trainers play an integral part in keeping athletes healthy and on the field. Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy athletic trainers work as an extension of the team, focusing on injury prevention, treatment and keeping athletes performing at their maximum potential. Athletic trainers also work closely with athletic directors, coaches, parents and other sports medicine professionals.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, visit: LINK
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April Wellness Tip: Low Back Pain
- Low back pain is the most common injury that physical therapists treat, affecting 80% of people over the course of their life. Back pain often presents itself differently for each individual, with symptoms like pain across your low back or waist and stiffness. Physical therapy can help. It has proven to be a more effective treatment for reducing low back pain than medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain, visit Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy to see how they can help you.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, please visit: LINK
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May Wellness Tip: Dynamic Stretching
Dynamic stretching is one of the best ways to prepare for any physical activity. These types of stretches are a great addition to any warm-up routine by helping to increase heart-rate and loosen body muscles to reduce the risk of injury.
This video, brought to us by Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy, walks through upper and lower body stretches that can be implemented into a fitness routine.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, please visit: LINK
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June Wellness Tip: Dry Needling
Dry needling is an alternative treatment option for pain relief and improved muscle movement.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy therapists use a dry needle (a needle without medicine) to deactivate trigger points in your muscle. Dry needling is used along with other physical therapy exercises and techniques and is different from acupuncture.
Saco Bay Orthopaedic Sports Physical Therapy is the Official Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Provider to the Huskies. To learn more, please visit: LINK
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