Activity Schedules
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Events
Gearing up for Exercise – Virtual Lecture
Wednesday, March 24 1:50 pm REGISTER Geer physical therapist Ken Dempsey will cover topics that will enable you to get the most out of the upcoming spring and summer weather. LEADER: Ken Dempsey, PT Ken graduated with honors from Northeastern University in 1994 and has over 24 years of experience. Ken worked at UMASS Medical School … Continue reading
Fall Prevention – Virtual Physical Therapy Lecture
Wednesday, Feb 24 1:50 pm REGISTER Geer physical therapist Ken Dempsey will discuss preventing falls in the elderly population. He will touch on topics such as setting up your environment to minimize the risk of falling and exercises and activities that you can perform to minimize the risk as well. LEADER: Ken Dempsey, PT Ken … Continue reading
Neck Pain – Virtual Physical Therapy Lecture
Wednesday, March 17th 1:10 pm Mike will review conservative management of mechanical neck pain including latest research and current best evidence. LEADER: Mike Mangini PT, DPT, OCS, CMP Mike received his BS Physical Therapy in 1990 from the University of New England. He then worked as a physical therapist for the Washington Redskins from 1990-1995. Mike … Continue reading
Migraines – Virtual Physical Therapy Lecture
Wednesday, February 17th 1:10 pm REGISTER Mike will discuss the latest research and conservative management of headaches and migraines. LEADER: Mike Mangini PT, DPT, OCS, CMP Mike received his BS Physical Therapy in 1990 from the University of New England. He then worked as a physical therapist for the Washington Redskins from 1990-1995. Mike received his … Continue reading
Running – Virtual Physical Therapy Lecture
REGISTER In this lecture, physical therapist James O’Brien will discuss proper running technique and its role for preventing runners’ injuries. In this lecture, he will demonstrate drills and strategies to achieve proper running form as well as various strengthening exercises to improve one’s running performance and ability to resist injury. LEADER: James O’Brien, MSPT, OCS, CSCS … Continue reading
Low back pain – Virtual Physical Therapy Lecture
Tuesday, February 9 at 3:30 PM REGISTER In this lecture, physical therapist James O’Brien will discuss low back pain. By the end of this lecture you should have a better understanding of the factors which promote low back pain and how to minimize habits, behaviors, and postures which are contributor to low back pain. In … Continue reading
Physical Therapy Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Friday, January 22nd at 2:15 – 3:00 pm Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease: Join Ken to learn about a new protocol for treating patients with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders. It is well researched and proven to help those with Parkinson’s disease. Ken Dempsey, PT Register Her… Continue reading
Physical Therapy Management for Shoulder Pain
Friday, January 15th 2:15 – 3:00 pm Join Ken as he discusses common reasons why people develop shoulder pain. He will describe shoulder anatomy and some of the factors that lead to shoulder pain. Topics will include rotator cuff pathology, bursitis, frozen shoulder and more. By the end of this talk, you will have a … Continue reading
Physical Therapy Management for Non-arthritic Knee Pain
Tuesday, January 19th 3:30 – 4:15 pm Join James as he explains common reasons why people develop non-traumatic knee pain and various forms of knee pain to include pain in the kneecap, on the inside or outside of the knee. By the end of this talk … Continue reading