After a physical therapy session, while you may feel sore and worn out, there is no need to be confused by some of the language or terminologies that were potentially used by your physical therapist. In order to give you a guide of some of the more frequently used terms, we’ve pulled our first mini-glossary …
After Physical Therapy: Short-Term Soreness Equals Long-Term Health
Published July 6, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.If you’ve suffered an injury, you most certainly wish that you could just click your fingers and have the pain be gone the next day. Of course, the body’s healing process doesn’t function that way and it takes time and proper care to get you back to feeling 100%. Oftentimes, physical therapy is an element …
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About PT
Published June 30, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.(1) The National Physical Therapy Month is each October, celebrating and recognizing the work that physical therapists do to improve the health and restore the motion of our nation’s citizens. (2) Physical therapists do not only perform their work in clinics or private practices. They can work in other settings such as hospitals, schools, and …
Choosing Physical Therapy Over RICE for Neck Pain
Published June 21, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Sure, we’ve all heard of RICE, the mnemonic for four elements of treatment for soft tissue injuries – rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, in an area of the body such as the neck, these minimal procedures may not be enough to get you feeling better. Neck pain is a common ailment, and is listed …
Congratulations to Dan Fleury ~ Osteopractic Diploma!
Published January 15, 2016 | Posted in Company Announcements, Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.In 2015, the AAMT Fellowship proudly graduated 26 Fellows with the FAAOMPT (Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy) credential! In December of 2015, AAMT awarded the Diploma in Osteopractic to 42 Physical Therapists from the USA (including Dan Fleury), Iceland, India and Italy. Well done to all! On September 21, 2015, …
Memorial Hospital Partners with North Conway Physical Therapy
Published October 1, 2015 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Outpatient PT services to be offered in facility adjacent to hospital campus… Pinnacle’s Dan Fleury and Memorial President & CEO Scott McKinnon in front of the new facility, home to Physical Therapy at Memorial Hospital. Physical therapy services will be available once again on an outpatient basis at Memorial Hospital starting in November. Scott McKinnon, president …
Dan Fleury PT, DPT is awarded Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Published June 22, 2015 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Portsmouth Physical Therapy is proud to announce that Dan Fleury PT, DPT, OCS has been awarded a Board Certification in Orthopedics by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists! Dan is also enrolled in the prestigious American Academy of Manual Therapy Fellowship with an anticipated completion of the Fellowship and Diploma in Osteopractic Physical Therapy …
Portsmouth Physical Therapy: Healthcare Innovator!
Published April 8, 2015 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.The following article is slated for publication in ” The Point”. Read the interview of Jolene Shuman MD, Elizabeth Remillog MD, and Dan Fleury PT, DPT on the success of their innovative practice model! Jolene Shuman, MD Specialties: Family Medicine, Menopause and Women’s Health Practicing Since: 1992 Qualifications BS, Chemistry, University of South Dakota MD, …
Portsmouth Physical Therapy (PRN) raises $6,000.00 for the Wounded Warriors Project!
Published February 2, 2015 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts, Press Releases.Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network and its partners raised $6,000.00 dollars for the WWP! Quickly becoming a competitive yearly tradition, giving to the WWP increased 6x this year! The partners and staff at the Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network continue to stress the importance of giving back to those who have given so much. This message was heard loud …
Portsmouth Physical Therapy Publishes National Outcomes Data on its Website!
Published November 10, 2014 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.Portsmouth Physical Therapy in Portsmouth New Hampshire is proud to publish its Real Time Outcomes Data. If you have read anything on healthcare lately, the latest buzz words being thrown around include cost, quality, and patient satisfaction. This is often referred to as the Triple Aim Philosophy. Its ironic that this information is almost impossible …