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INJURY PREVENTION

July 14, 2021

Madeleine Hines: Synchronized Swimmer to Sports Physical Therapist

A Synchronized Swimmer to a Sports Physical Therapist Stories from our Sports – Madeleine Hines As a sports physical therapist at Girl Fit, we see athletes […]
June 22, 2021

5 Important Considerations for Return to Postpartum Exercise

5 Important Considerations for Return to Postpartum Exercise   Returning to postpartum exercise is both a physical and emotional challenge for many new moms. While there […]
June 8, 2021

FHL Tendonitis: 4 Questions About Treatment

What is FHL tendonitis?  FHL tendonitis, or FHL tendinopathy, refers to an irritation of the FHL tendon, typically due to overuse.  The FHL, or flexor hallucis […]
February 11, 2021

Heel Pain in Kids – What is Sever’s Disease?

What is Sever’s disease?  Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is the most common cause of pediatric heel pain.1 The “calcaneus” is the heel bone […]
February 5, 2021

5 Myths about Strength Training in Dancers 

5 Myths about Strength Training in Dancers At Girl Fit Physical Therapy, we specialize in treatment of female athletes. But, we have a particular love of […]
January 18, 2021

Figure Skating Injury Prevention Tips

Figure Skating Injury Prevention Tips Are you a figure skater in the greater Boston area? Girl Fit Physical Therapy is the place for you! Our physical […]
January 12, 2021

Life as a Traveling PT: Physical Therapy for Figure Skaters & Broadway Dancers

Life as a Traveling PT   Traveling with Broadway shows   Physical Therapy is a profession of boundless opportunities. Physical therapists work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, […]
January 8, 2021

Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain (Knee Pain) in Female Athletes

What is patellofemoral pain? Did you just return from a visit with your child’s (or your) primary care, orthopedic, or sports medicine physician about knee pain […]
October 4, 2020

Dance Injuries & a Movement Toward Change

Girl Fit talks dance injuries on the Movement Toward Change Podcast I recently had the pleasure of joining Rachel Marchica and Nicole Testa on their Movement […]