Achilles tendonitis
Overuse Injuries
Not every injury happens because of a fall, twist, or sudden accident. Sometimes pain develops slowly. Overuse injury physical therapy can play a crucial role in addressing pain that emerges gradually from increased activity or repetitive motion. Maybe you started running more miles. You picked up extra shifts at work. You returned to the gym… Read More
Tendonitis
Tendon pain can turn movements you normally do without thinking into frustrating daily challenges. Your shoulder may hurt when you reach into a cabinet. Your elbow may bother you when you pick up a coffee mug. Maybe your knee hurts when you climb stairs, or your Achilles feels stiff every morning when you first get… Read More
Achilles Tendonitis Treatment
The Achilles tendon is a strong band of tissue that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. You can find additional orthopedic information about heel tendon conditions through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.Achilles tendonitis treatment can help reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and weakness at the back of the ankle. Treatment also helps the… Read More
Hip, Knee, and Leg
Hip, knee, and leg physical therapy can help people who are dealing with pain, weakness, stiffness, or trouble moving. These problems may affect your ability to walk, climb stairs, work, exercise, play sports, or complete simple tasks at home. Lower-body pain can begin after a fall, twist, sports injury, or sudden increase in activity. It… 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