Category: Injury Prevention
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
Stress Fractures in Runners: Causes and Recovery
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Recovery & Flexibility, Sports & Athletics on September 29, 2025
Running is one of the most popular ways to stay active in Southern Maine. From scenic trails in Freeport to road races in Portland, many Mainers lace up their shoes year-round. But with the miles and dedication sometimes comes an unwelcome setback: stress fractures. These tiny cracks in the bone are common in runners and… Read More
The Link Between Footwear and Knee Health
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Sports & Athletics on September 26, 2025
Shoes are more than just fashion—they directly affect the way your body moves. In Southern Maine, where people stay active by running, hiking, or even just walking around town, the right footwear makes a big difference. Poor shoe choices can put stress on your knees, leading to pain, stiffness, or even injury. At Reform PT,… Read More
Fall Yardwork in Southern Maine Without the Back Pain: Safe Lifting Tips
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Maine Community Health, Physical Therapy Tips on September 24, 2025
When the leaves start to fall across Southern Maine, many of us spend weekends outside cleaning up our yards. Raking leaves, hauling bags to the curb in Portland, stacking firewood in Freeport, or clearing garden beds in Brunswick are part of the season. While these chores are part of what makes Maine autumn beautiful, they… Read More
How Carrying a Heavy Bag Affects Your Spine
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Family health, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Posture & Ergonomics on September 19, 2025
Many people don’t think twice about tossing a purse, tote, or backpack over their shoulder before heading out the door. But when bags are too heavy or carried the wrong way, they can have a big impact on the spine. At Reform PT, we see patients every year with back, neck, and shoulder pain that… Read More
Why Every Athlete Should Include Balance Training
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy Tips, Sports & Athletics on September 17, 2025
When most athletes think about training, they picture lifting weights, running drills, or practicing their sport-specific skills. Balance training doesn’t always make the list, yet it plays a critical role in performance and injury prevention. Whether you’re a soccer player cutting across the field, a runner on uneven trails, or a weekend athlete at the… Read More
ACL Injuries in Soccer: Prevention and Recovery Strategies
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Sports & Athletics on September 12, 2025
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Maine. From kids playing rec league games to high school athletes and adults in community programs, soccer is a sport that brings people together. It is fast, exciting, and fun—but it also puts a lot of stress on the knees. One of the most common knee… Read More