Running Injuries
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
Foot Pain Treatment
Foot pain treatment can help when discomfort, stiffness, swelling, weakness, or changes in walking make it difficult to work, exercise, stand, or complete everyday activities. Each foot contains many bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and other tissues that work together. These structures support the body, absorb force, maintain balance, and help move the body… Read More
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Plantar fasciitis treatment can help reduce heel pain, morning stiffness, foot weakness, and discomfort during walking, standing, running, or exercise. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue along the bottom of the foot. It connects the heel bone to the front of the foot and helps support the arch. When this tissue becomes… 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
Shin Splints Treatment
Shin splints treatment can help reduce lower-leg pain and address the movement, strength, footwear, or training problems that may be placing too much stress on the shinbone. Shin splints commonly cause aching or tenderness along the inner edge of the tibia, which is the large bone in the lower leg. Symptoms often develop after running,… Read More
Hamstring Injury Treatment
Hamstring injury treatment can help when pain, weakness, bruising, or tightness along the back of the thigh makes it difficult to walk, run, bend, lift, or play sports. The hamstrings are a group of three muscles located along the back of the thigh. These muscles help bend the knee, move the leg behind the body,… Read More
IT Band Syndrome Treatment
IT band syndrome treatment can help when pain along the outside of the knee or thigh makes it difficult to run, cycle, use stairs, walk downhill, or stay active. The iliotibial band, commonly called the IT band, is a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh. It begins near… Read More
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treatment
Patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment can help when pain around or behind the kneecap makes it difficult to use stairs, squat, run, jump, sit, or exercise. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term for pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, which is also called the kneecap. It is sometimes called runner’s… Read More
Sports and Active Lifestyle Physical Therapy
Sports and active lifestyle injuries can affect anyone, from competitive athletes and student-athletes to weekend runners, golfers, cyclists, gym members, and adults who simply want to stay active. Sports physical therapy can play a crucial role in recovery after an injury or in preventing injury for those who stay active. An injury may begin suddenly… Read More
Max Langevin, PT, DPT
Helping You Recover Stronger, Move Better, and Return to What You Love Max Langevin, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Reform Physical Therapy’s Yarmouth clinic. He provides personalized care focused on helping individuals recover from injuries, rebuild strength, and return to the activities they love. Patients can expect expert support from him at every… Read More