progressive strength training
Hilary Tardiff, PT, DPT
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in on May 22, 2025
Physical Therapist – Kennebunk Meet Hilary, Physical Therapist in Southern Maine Hilary is a skilled and compassionate provider at Reform Physical Therapy. She was born in Maine and moved to Southern Maine in 2015. From an early age, she was drawn to physical therapy after sustaining an injury herself. At the same time, she watched… Read More
Mackenzie Beaudoin, PT, DPT
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in on March 25, 2025
Physical Therapist – South Portland Meet Mackenzie, PT in Southern Maine Mackenzie brings a well-rounded, compassionate approach to her role at Reform Physical Therapy. A proud New England native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Saint Joseph’s College in Standish, ME. She later completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the… Read More
Is individualized physical therapy more effective?
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Sport Tips on June 26, 2023
Short answer: absolutely. At Reform Physical Therapy, we believe that individualized, one-on-one physical therapy is not just more effective—it’s essential. Your body, your goals, and your lifestyle are uniquely yours. So why would your treatment plan be anything but personalized? Unlike generalized care or “cookie-cutter” routines, one-on-one therapy allows us to build care plans that… Read More
Blood Flow Restriction Physical Therapy: The Powerful Healing Technique with a Misleading Name
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in Sport Tips on April 27, 2023
If “Blood Flow Restriction” sounds intense, don’t worry—it’s not.Blood flow restriction physical therapy (BFR) is safe, proven, and highly effective. At Reform Physical Therapy, our trained therapists use BFR to help patients heal faster and rebuild strength with less physical strain. What Is Blood Flow Restriction? Blood flow restriction physical therapy uses a cuff or… Read More
Jennifer Danley, PT, DPT
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in on March 31, 2023
Physical Therapy Supervisor – South Portland Jennifer grew up in Windham, ME and attended Catherine McAuley High School participating in Softball, Swimming, Soccer and Indoor Track. She attended Simmons College in Boston, MA participating in Division III Softball and graduated in 2015 with her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and then continued on to achieve… Read More
Progressive Strength Training & Blood Flow Restriction
Posted by: Reform Physical Therapy in on March 14, 2022
What is Progressive Strength Training? Individualized progressive strengthening is a method of strength training utilized by physical therapists to gradually increase a patient’s muscle strength based on their observed muscle weaknesses and their specific injury. Blood Flow Restriction is sometimes utilized as an additional technique to improve the results of Progressive Strength Training. Progressive Strength… Read More