Magna Physical Therapy Blog & Resource Center

Stay up to date with the latest physical therapy insights, injury prevention tips, and rehabilitation advice from Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine. Discover expert articles on sports medicine, dance therapy, dry needling, and more in the Farmington Valley area.

September 18, 2020

Pointe Readiness

There comes a time for every young ballet dancer to be gifted the opportunity to finally begin pointe. This is one of the biggest rites of passage for every dance student and is undeniably a very exciting time in their life.

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August 28, 2020

What’s a Movement Diagnosis?

Medical diagnoses don't need much of an introduction. They're what you get from your doctor when you're sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension.

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August 21, 2020

Phasing Back to Dance

As the world starts to slowly open back up for business, we are starting to see many dancers return to their normal schedules in the studio, resuming classes and some even beginning late summer intensives. While this change is so exciting and exactly what many dancers have been anxiously awaiting for months…this is also a great time to pump the brakes and consider what you need to do to safely return to dance.

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July 31, 2020

Don’t Get Triggered

If you have ever had pain or difficulty moving a part of your body, like your neck or lower back, and it feels as if a rope-like band is restricting the motion, then it is possible that the cause of the limitation is a “Trigger Point” within a muscle. Trigger points are what we most commonly refer to as “muscle knots”.

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July 24, 2020

Using This Time Wisely

With the pandemic rising and falling all over the country, one group of individuals continues to have difficulty… dancers. With studios slowly opening, theaters pushing back the upcoming seasons and companies augmenting start dates, what are dancers focusing on? While the future looks uncertain, one area is not, maintaining fitness and health levels.

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June 26, 2020

Benefits of Walking Everyday

This summer, you might be thinking about how to get yourself more physically fit and are ready to start moving. Walking for exercise has some incredible benefits and when you make it a part of your daily routine, you can create a healthy habit that is not only free in the nice weather, but you may notice other perks other than just weight loss.

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