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Wednesday, March 8, 2017 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Specht Physical Therapy 271 South Main Street, Providence, RI We have all heard the phrase, a body in motion stays in motion. Unfortunately, in our world today the majority of us have become sedentary, stuck sitting at desks in front of computer screens while our muscles […]
In our world today, smartphones are everywhere. Approximately 58% of adults in the US own smartphones, and with many using them for texting, games, and work, what is all this technology doing to our bodies? An issue, referred to as “text neck” has become an increasingly common problem in our society. What is text neck, […]
Along with our ability to rehabilitate injuries, we also have methods to analyze movement patterns in athletes so exercises can be prescribed that enhance performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. For instance, a simple problem like a stiff upper back will wreak havoc on basic movements like snatch and push press but can also […]
Improve your rotational ability of your thoracic spine! Watch Greg Specht demonstrate this week’s exercise.
Assess and improve your ankle mobility so you can get back to life! Watch Zach Pereira demonstrate this week’s exercise.
Greg Specht demonstrates Bird Dog, an exercise to improve muscle balance and coordination,
During this season, it can be hard to maintain healthy habits with the temperature dropping and the abundance of comfort foods… But we’re here to help. Read these Healthy Holiday Tips to help you stay on track this season! Every year around this time, we crave those staple comfort holiday foods. Sometimes to prepare for […]
News flash, runners: You’re putting a lot of strain on your knees. As many as half of the injuries associated with running, particularly in lower extremities, occur in the knee, according to research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.[1] Indeed, patellofemoral pain syndrome — more commonly known as “runner’s knee” — is commonly cited […]
The weather is getting colder with the changing of the seasons. Is this putting you off from your running routine? Even though your motivation to run outside may be down it still is very important to keep up with conditioning to help prevent future injury. Here at Specht PT we offer a program called Running […]
You live a demanding life. Most likely, this life cannot afford to be held up because of back pain. Back pain, whether small or excruciating, can limit your day to day activities. This back pain can stem from many things, sitting all day at work, sleeping wrong, sports, heavy lifting, etc. There is no universal […]