Greetings from McVay Physical Therapy. First off, we hope you are well. Second, if you are in desperate need of help for physical therapy related issues, please contact us. Your health and safety have been and continue to be our #1 priority. We have been screening all...
These are challenging times. Blue Cross/Blue Shield has approved home visits via telephone or video conference. We are working with local leaders to get more coverage. Whether you need a home ergonomic setup, custom home exercise routine or guidance in controlling...
Let us remember to have good ergonomics, stay active and practice good health as many of us are staying home. Set a timer to remind yourself to get up periodically. Be careful not to slouch at the computer or using your phone. Take a walk! Social distancing does not...
an infectious disease doctor was in our office today and noted it was “a low risk environment.” We are maintaining extra as well as universal precautions. We are staying open for those in need, but understand concern.
Write heading…We are serious about safety. We screen everyone who enters the office with forehead thermometer, starting today. We continue to sanitize with full strength rubbing alcohol.
The Barrington YMCA active adults event was a great success. There was a constant stream of people with discussions about common injuries and treatment. Everything from vertigo to cardiac rehab and recovery after surgery. Carly, the office manager helped field...
A class at the Rhode Island School of Design helped our patient by designing a virtual world in which the patient has both legs and is able to move the involved side by using head motion. The patient moves their legs to hit bugs which are invading her garden (in this...
It was a discussion of the PT profession with specific “Sports, Injuries and Treatment”. Examples included lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow with tennis, ACL tears, surgery and rehab with basketball, shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injury with...
Meniscus tears are a common and challenging injury. The great news is that most patients get better with physical therapy. BMJ published a systematic review (high level research) noting that the authors “strongly recommend” conservative treatment over...
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