Category: Injury Prevention
Winter Footwear That Protects Your Back, Knees, and Hips
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Movement, Injury Prevention, Reform PT Education, Winter Wellness on November 30, 2025
Winter in Maine is beautiful, but it can also be tough on your body. Many people don’t realize that winter footwear protects joints by giving your back, knees, and hips the support they need on icy, uneven ground. When your shoes or boots don’t offer enough stability, your body has to work much harder, which… Read More
Why Your Pain Comes Back — And How To Break the Cycle
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, Reform PT Education on November 28, 2025
If you’ve ever felt better for a little while only to have your pain suddenly return, you’re not alone. Many people deal with pain that comes and goes in waves. It eases up after rest, flares after certain activities, or disappears one week and returns the next. When this happens repeatedly, it can feel frustrating… Read More
How High School Athletes Can Stay Injury-Free This Winter
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Reform PT Education, Winter Wellness, Youth Sports on November 24, 2025
The high school athlete winter season is exciting, but it also brings extra challenges that can increase the risk of injury. Cold temperatures, tight muscles, busy practice schedules, and slippery conditions make it harder for young athletes to stay safe. The good news is that with the right habits and smart preparation, most injuries can… Read More
What Physical Therapists Look for During Your First Evaluation
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, New Patients, Physical Therapy, Reform PT Education on November 18, 2025
Your first visit can feel a little uncertain, which is why this Physical Therapy Evaluation Guide explains what actually happens during your appointment. Your evaluation is simply a conversation and movement check to help your therapist understand your body, your goals, and the reason you’re experiencing pain or limitations. Once you know what they look… Read More
Staying Active in Kennebunk This Winter: PT Tips for Safe Sidewalks, Trails & Daily Life
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Kennebunk Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, Winter Wellness on November 14, 2025
Winter in Kennebunk can be beautiful, but it also brings icy sidewalks, slippery trails, and colder days that make staying active feel a little harder. Even simple daily tasks — like walking the dog, carrying groceries, or getting to your car — can become less predictable when snow and ice hit. The good news is… Read More
The Most Common Fall Injuries We See (and How to Prevent Them This Winter
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Winter Safety on October 22, 2025
When winter arrives in Maine, so does the ice — and with it, an increase in slips, trips, and falls. Whether it’s a quick walk to the car or a stroll down your driveway, one small patch of black ice can cause big problems. Every year, we see patients who are surprised by how quickly… Read More
How to Stay Active in Maine Winters Without Risking Injury
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Maine Community Health, Physical Therapy Tips on October 13, 2025
Winter in Southern Maine is beautiful, but it can also make staying active a challenge. Cold temperatures, icy sidewalks, and shorter days push many people indoors, while others still brave the elements to run, ski, or shovel snow. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year we see more injuries—slips on the ice, sore backs… Read More
The Importance of Core Strength for Everyday Activities
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Recovery & Flexibility on October 8, 2025
When people hear the word “core,” they often think of six-pack abs or crunches at the gym. But core strength is about much more than looks. Your core includes the muscles in your abdomen, back, and pelvis that work together to stabilize your body. In Southern Maine, whether you’re shoveling snow, carrying groceries up a… Read More
The Benefits of Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Condition-Specific Care, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Injury Recovery, Joint Health, Pain Management on October 3, 2025
Muscle pain can stop you in your tracks. Whether it’s tight shoulders after a long workday, nagging low back pain, or sore calves from running around Southern Maine trails, many people look for quick relief but find that stretches or massages only go so far. At Reform PT, one of the tools our therapists use… Read More
How to Avoid Winter Slips and Falls in Maine
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Maine Community Health, Physical Therapy Tips on October 1, 2025
Winter in Southern Maine brings beauty with its snowy streets and frosty mornings, but it also brings icy sidewalks, slippery driveways, and hidden patches of black ice. Every year, falls on the ice send people to the doctor with sprains, broken bones, or back injuries. At Reform PT, we see how these accidents can disrupt… Read More