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Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Conditions

Ligaments attach bones to one another. Tendons are muscles that help you move. Both are types of connective tissue, and both tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injuries.

Physical therapy can help you relieve the swelling, stiffness, and loss that can accompany a ligament or tendon injury or condition. Greendale Physical Therapy offers non-surgical methods to help you get back to normal. 

Physical therapy for strains, sprains, and tears 

A strain occurs when a tendon is hyperextended, stretched in an awkward way, or torn. The strain causes pain and swelling, as well as reduced mobility.

A sprain is an overstretched or torn ligament, which can develop when the ligament becomes stretched, hyper-extended, or strained.

Therapy can include specific exercises and stretches, various manual therapies, hot and cold therapy, and even electrical stimulation to promote healing. 

Physical therapy for torn ACLs

ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. This is the ligament that controls your knee. A torn ACLs is one of the most common types of knee injuries, especially in the context of sports or exercise.

Our approach to ACLs injuries is to focus on the restoration of function, strength, stability, and mobility. We also develop programs to help you prevent a repeat injury. We also focus strongly on pain control.

We treat many post-surgical ACL tears and focus on restoring strength, function, and return to sport. We follow closely the doctors recommended protocol for optimum rehabilitation.

In some cases where surgery is not possible or not advised, physical therapy can be used to manage an ACL injury.  Typically, both our surgical and non-surgical ACL injury patients return to their normal activities after working with us. 

Tendonitis (AKA tendinitis) therapy

Tendonitis is a chronic condition that inflames tendons. We risk tendonitis as we age, simply because tendons weaken as we get older. In some cases tendonitis is the result of a repetitive stress injury.  Often the combination of age and repeated stress can cause chronic tendon pain.

Specific strengthening exercises, manual therapies, and modalities form the core of a tendonitis recovery program. 

Contact Greendale Physical Therapy today if you have tendon or ligament pain or injuries

You don’t have to wait for your doctor to provide you with a referral. You can reach out to our office to make an appointment right now, and we’ll work with your insurance company.

Contact Greendale Physical Therapy today to discuss your needs and goals.  We have 4 convenient locations, in Shrewsbury, Worcester, Clinton, and Marlborough.

Tendon and Ligament Injuries and Conditions

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!

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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

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