From the Reform PT Blog
Summer in Maine: How to Stay Active Without Letting Pain Slow You Down
Posted by: in Injury Prevention on July 10, 2026
Summer in Maine is something we all look forward to. After months of colder weather, shorter days, and spending more time indoors, warmer temperatures bring the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the activities we love. With all this activity, it’s important to think about summer injury prevention physical therapy to stay healthy and active… Read More
The Surprising Connection Between Weak Glutes and Knee Pain
Posted by: in Knee Pain & Mobility on July 3, 2026
The Surprising Connection Between Weak Glutes and Knee Pain If you’ve been struggling with knee pain, it’s natural to assume the problem is in your knee. However, there is often a connection between weak glutes and knee pain that can be overlooked. After all, that’s where the pain is. However, one of the most common… Read More
The Hidden Risks of Training Through Pain
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on July 1, 2026
“Push through the pain.” Many athletes believe that training through pain is necessary for progress. Many people believe training through pain is simply part of becoming stronger, but ignoring warning signs can often lead to longer recovery times. It’s a phrase many athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and active adults have heard for years. Whether you’re training… Read More
How Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Future Injuries, Not Just Treat Them
Posted by: in Injury Prevention & Recovery on June 29, 2026
Many people think of physical therapy as something you do after you’ve been injured. A sprained ankle, sore shoulder, knee pain, back injury, or post-surgical recovery often prompts someone to schedule their first physical therapy appointment. While physical therapy is highly effective for helping people recover from injuries, treatment is only part of the story—physical… Read More
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Prostate Surgery
Posted by: in Pelvic Health on June 26, 2026
Prostate surgery can be a life-changing procedure for many men. One important aspect of recovering well is understanding the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy after prostate surgery. Whether surgery is performed to treat prostate cancer, an enlarged prostate, or another medical condition, recovery often involves more than simply healing from the procedure itself. Many… Read More
The Most Common Summer Sports Injuries We See in Physical Therapy
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on June 24, 2026
Summer is one of the most active times of the year, and with all this activity comes an increased risk of summer sports injuries. Longer days, warmer weather, and outdoor recreation opportunities encourage people to get moving. Whether it’s running local road races, playing pickleball, golfing, hiking Maine trails, cycling, swimming, tennis, softball, or simply… Read More
How Fear of Movement Can Slow Recovery
Posted by: in Injury Prevention & Recovery on June 22, 2026
After an injury, surgery, or painful condition, it is completely normal to feel cautious about movement. However, it’s important to understand that fear of movement can slow recovery, even when your instincts are telling you to avoid activity. If bending, walking, lifting, reaching, exercising, or even getting out of bed caused pain recently, your natural… Read More
The Pelvic Floor Problems Men Are Often Embarrassed to Discuss
Posted by: in Men's Health on June 20, 2026
When people hear the term “pelvic floor therapy,” they often assume it is only for women. In reality, men have pelvic floor muscles too, and pelvic floor dysfunction can affect men of all ages. Unfortunately, many men suffer in silence because they feel embarrassed discussing symptoms that involve bladder function, bowel habits, pelvic pain, or… Read More
Why Recreational Athletes Often Get Injured More Than Competitive Athletes
Posted by: in Sports Rehabilitation on June 18, 2026
When most people think about sports injuries, they picture elite athletes pushing their bodies to the limit. Professional athletes, college competitors, and high-level performers often seem like the most likely candidates for injuries because of the intensity of their training and competition schedules. However, it may come as a surprise how often recreational athletes get… Read More
The Recovery Mistakes That Keep Sprained Ankles from Fully Healing
Posted by: in Injury Prevention & Recovery, Uncategorized on June 16, 2026
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries people experience. Whether it happens while playing sports, walking on uneven ground, stepping off a curb, hiking a trail, or simply missing a step, many people assume a sprained ankle is a minor injury that will heal on its own with a little rest and… Read More