Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes pain all over the body (not just in one spot). It can also cause fatigue, sleep problems, and mood changes. Fibromyalgia symptoms often come and go over time. There are no tests for fibromyalgia, but your doctor may diagnose it if you have long-term widespread pain or if you have localized tender points in specific muscles.
Physical therapy focuses on:
- Decreasing the level of pain and increasing endurance and strength in painful or weakened muscles
- Improving posture and joint position
- Decreasing stress on painful muscles by proper body mechanics for daily activities (including work tasks)
- Patient education about fibromyalgia and helping patients cope with their disorder
- Gentle manual therapies including myofascial release and Biosynchronistics
Greendale Physical Therapy, LLC helped me regain the strength in my ankles and feet to keep me walking and continue to exercise and golf. The staff are all well skilled, pleasant, and supportive. I would highly recommend them to my friends for PT. They are a great group!
Clinton Patient
Shrewsbury Clinic
280 Boston Turnpike
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
T: 508-753-7780
F: 508-459-5900
Worcester Clinic
120 Gold Star Boulevard
Worcester, MA 01545
T: 508-459-5000
F: 508-459-5900
Clinton Clinic
145 Church Street
Clinton, MA 01510
T: 978-598-3155
F: 508-459-5900
Marlborough Clinic
435 Lakeside Avenue
Marlborough, MA 01752
T: 508-488-4110
F:508-459-5900
Fitchburg Clinic
28 Ashby State Road,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
T: 978-400-3690
F:508-459-5900
Aquatics
766 Main Street Worcester,
MA 01610
T: 508-459-5000
F: 508-459-5900
Physical Therapist Assistants
Kim Barrow
MS, BS, PTA, Aquatics Director
Education
Southern Connecticut State University, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Exercise Science
MassBay Community College, Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
lower back pain and disk conditions, aquatics, chronic pain, post surgical rehab, balance issues
Certifications + Trainings
Certified ACE Personal Trainer, Craniosacral Level I, Graston Technique Levels I & II.
Trained in Burdenko Method, Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (ATRI), Kinesiotaping, Biosynchronistics, Maitland Technique, Mulligan Concept, Functional Movement Assessment (FMA), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities
Ross Beaudette
BA, PTA, CSCS, Worcester Clinic Manager, Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE)
Education
Worcester State University, Bachelor of Education
New England Institute of Technology, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
sports rehab, injury prevention, ergonomics, post-surgical, footwear assessment and prescription
Certifications + Trainings
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation certification, Matheson work hardening certification, ACE personal trainer, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Technique (ART), Mulligan technique, McKenzie Technique, myofascial release, Muscle Energy Techniques of the Spine and Extremities
Nicolette Bender
BS, PTA
Education
University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Exercise Science
Becker College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Rehab Pilates, pre and post natal, postural re-patterning, injury prevention, stability training
Certifications + Trainings
STOTT PILATES, NSCA-CPT, TRX, Biosynchronistics, Core Integration, Craniosacral therapy (CST Level 1 & cervical spine), Total Barre, CORE Athletic Conditioning, Diaphragm Release Techniques, Myofascial Release Therapy, Mulligan Techniques for the Extremities, Muscle Energy Techniques for the Spine and Extremities. ISP (injury and special population) focus that includes pre and post natal, scoliosis programming, & breast cancer rehabilitation.
Alexandra "Allie" Hagan
PTA
Education
Salem State University, Bachelor of Athletic Training
Bay State College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
John Hannon
PTA
Education
New England Institute of Technology, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Back pain, footwear/gait assessment, balance/fall prevention, total joint replacement, workplace ergonomics/postural re-ed, injury prevention, aquatics
Certifications + Trainings
Summit certification in evidence-based assessment and treatment for TMJ, Blood Flow Restriction Training, cervical spine dysfunction, and headaches/post concussion
Katharine Osborne
PTA
Education
Mount Wachusett Community College, Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Areas of Clinical Interest
Manual therapy, myofascial release, lower back pain, shoulder and knee injuries, neck pain, kinesiology, trigger point therapy, patient education
Certifications + Trainings
Graston Technique M1-Basic Training