Category: Injury Recovery

Physical therapist guiding parent through shoulder exercises.

The “Mom Shoulder” Fix: How to Prevent Pain from Carrying Car Seats

Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention, Injury Recovery on August 11, 2025

Shoulder Pain Isn’t Just a Gym Injury If you’re a parent of young kids, chances are your shoulder pain isn’t from lifting weights — it’s from lifting car seats. While parenting doesn’t come with a manual, it does come with repetitive motions that can lead to serious strain, especially on the shoulder, neck, and upper… Read More

Patient receiving one-on-one physical therapy for mobility and pain relief at Reform Physical Therapy in Maine

Post-Op Recovery: Why PT is Essential After Surgery

Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Injury Recovery, Patient Education, Physical Therapy Treatments on June 16, 2025

Recovering from surgery is more than just rest and time—it’s about moving smart, healing well, and getting back to life. And that’s exactly where physical therapy comes in. Whether you’ve had a joint replacement, spinal surgery, or even a soft tissue procedure, physical therapy plays a critical role in your recovery. Here’s why it should… Read More