#Telehealth at #HDPT!

Check out our #April press release! It's all about how we're still helping people with #telehealth at #HDPT! #PT #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #essential #healthcareworkers #healthcare #patientcare #smallbusiness #privatepractice #wereallinthistogether #Wakefield #Burlington #BurlingtonMA

https://www.prlog.org/12818516-hd-physical-therapy-is-offering-teleheath.html
 

Tomorrow it Works!

Today it hurts, tomorrow it works. There’s enough pain and hurt out there right now, let us help you with the physical. We are open for certain in-clinic visits & telehealth visits! Let us know who and how we can help. 💚 #hdpt #pt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #wakefield #burlington #burlingtonma #telehealth  #telemedicine #essential #healthcareworkers #smallbusiness 

#ThankfulThursday

It’s #ThankfulThursday! 🙏🏻💚#hdpt #pt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaldistancing #telehealth #telemedicine #thankful #thankfuleveryday

Wakefield Legislative Breakfast 2020

Thank you Wakefield Lynnfield Chamber for an informative morning. Currently lots to talk about! 

It's Readers' Choice Awards time!

People always ask us the best ways to help a small business. Well, it's that time of year again; the 2020 Readers' Choice Awards! If you had a great experience with us, please spread the word. #HDPT #PT #physicaltherapy #community #smallbusiness #bestintown #bestaround #favorites #wordofmouth #wickedlocalmedia #Wakefield #WakefieldObserver #Burlington #BurlingtonMA #BurlingtonUnion

https://wickedlocal.gatehousecontests.com/Readers-Choice-Awards-2020/

HD Physical Therapy Now Offers Dry Needling Therapy in Wakefield & Burlington

HD Physical Therapy is pleased to announce that we now offer Dry Needling Therapy. HDPT co-founder, president and physical therapist, Dr. Glenn D’Addario, MSPT, DPT, has completed the required training of Foundations in Dry Needling 1 through S&F Education. Structure & Function Dry Needling (SFDN) is a system of dry needling developed by Sue Falsone, PT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, RYT utilizing the most recent science and evidence in dry needling, as well as her vast experience with rehabilitation and performance of professional athletes.

What is Dry Needling?

While the name may sound intimidating, dry needling is a safe and effective technique for patients with certain musculoskeletal presentations; it is used for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. Muscles, tendons, fascia, joint capsules, ligaments and scar tissue can be treated. It uses a "dry" needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into affected areas of the muscle called trigger points.

Dry needling is NOT acupuncture, a practice based on traditional Chinese medicine and performed by acupuncturists. Dry needling is part of modern Western medicine principles that include the evaluation of pain patterns, posture, movement impairments, function and orthopedic tests. Only the soft tissue directly related to the condition is needled and it is performed by skilled, trained physical therapists, certified in the procedure.

 

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a local contracture or tight band in a muscle fiber that can disrupt function, restrict range of motion, refer pain or cause local tenderness. When dry needling is applied to a dysfunctional muscle or trigger point, it can decrease banding or tightness, increase blood flow, and reduce local and referred pain.

 

Why Dry Needling?

Physical therapists use dry needling to release or inactivate these trigger points to relieve pain and/or improve range of motion. Research shows it improves pain control, reduces muscle tension and normalizes dysfunctions of the motor end plates, the sites at which nerve impulses are transmitted to muscles. It can change the way the brain and muscles talk to each other to let the system return to a more normal movement pattern; this can help speed up a patient's return to active rehabilitation.

Dry needling is almost always used as a part of an overall treatment plan that also includes some type of therapeutic exercise, manual therapy and education.

 

What Kind of Needles Are Used?

Dry needling involves a thin, sterile, disposable filiform needle that penetrates the skin. Physical therapists wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when dry needling, consistent with Standard Precautions, Guide to Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings and OSHA standards. The sterile needles are disposed of in a medical sharps collector.

Is Dry Needling Covered by My Health Insurance?

While research indicates dry needling is a safe and effective approach for treating and managing pain, most insurance companies do not yet reimburse for the procedure; it is a cash-based service.  

If you are interested in learning more about dry needling, or scheduling an appointment with Dr. D’Addario, kindly call either office today!

Bruins Game Day!

It’s Game Day (and Sean’s Birthday!) 🖤💛🏒#NHLBruins #StanleyCup #playoffs #DontPokeTheBear #Wewantthecup #MadeforThis #teamwork #HDPT #PT #physicaltherapy #Wakefield #Burlington #BurlingtonMA 

HDPT at Club Pilates Burlington

Huge thank you to the #team at @clubpilatesburlington for the informative & fun workout to help us celebrate #globalemployeehealthandfitnessmonth! #dopilatesdolife #clubpilates #cpburlington #nationalpilatesmonth #health #wellness #fitness #fitfam #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #wakefield #burlington #burlingtonma 💚🧘🏻‍♂️🧘🏽‍♀️

HDPT at Healthy Melrose

We were at @healthymelrose!! There were be so many #healthy friends there; it’s such a great event! #melrose #heretogether #wellness #fitness #family #vendors #foodtrucks #games #demos #farmersmarket #fun 💚💚

HDPT Celebrates 7 years! 🎉

HD Physical Therapy Wakefield 

celebrates 7 years!! 

Dodgeball 2019

4️⃣-peat. That’s how we do it at #HDPT! Four consecutive championships at the @wakefield_bgc #DodgingforDollars tournament! #helpthekids #teamwork #community #charity #local #smallbusiness #physicaltherapy #stoneham #wakefield 💚🏐🏆🏆🏆🏆 

Small Business Expo

Great morning at the @tsbofwakefield & @wkfldlnnfld_coc State of the Towns & #SmallBusiness Resource Expo! #wakefield #lynnfield #chamber #community #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy 📊🗓📗💚

Burlington Employee Health Fair

So who works for the town of #Burlington? Come see us at the Town Employee Health & Wellness Fair! We’re at #GrandViewFarm from 1-4:30pm! #health #wellness #local #community #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy #BurlingtonMA 💚

BACC AM Networking at HDPT Burlington

Finally a sunny morning for our @burlingtonmacoc AM Networking Event!!! Thank you @revolutioncatering for an amazing spread! #chamber #community #networking #referrals #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #burlington #burlingtonMA 🍓🥥🥐🥓☕️🤝💚

#ChoppsChampion at #HDPT

Since 2014, @bostonmarriottburlington & @choppsamericanbarandgrill have celebrated #community #heroes through an annual online community-wide contest, #ChoppsChampions, that recognizes and salutes #local heroes throughout the community. Our Ed was nominated for demonstrating excellence in #healthcare through leadership, achievement & volunteerism. Well we are proud to announce that he won! Congratulations to Ed and thank you to everyone that supported him with their kind words and all the votes! 🗳 🎉🥂🍾🏆🥇💚 #HDPT #PT #physicaltherapy #Burlington #burlingtonma #Wakefield #smallbusiness #welovewhatwedo 

#Boston 💚 @HDPTonline

ALL things #Boston today!!! This is our city! #bostonmarathon #marathonmonday #bostonstrong #onebostonday #redsox #redsoxnation #bruins #nhlbruins #gobruins #patriotsday #bostonlife #bostonpride ❤️💙💛💚 #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #wakefield #burlington #burlingtonma 

#BCAT at #HDPT

Soon to be famous!!! More fun at #HDPT! Thank you @burlingtonmacoc & @bcattv! #pt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #burlington #burlingtonma #BACC #BCAT

#RedSox day at #HDPT

We wanna do it again too! 🏆💍⚾️ #redsox #openingday #spring #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #wakefield #burlington #burlingtonma

@stoneham_chamber Health & Wellness Fair was a huge success! Free, family fun!! 💚#community #health #wellness #fair #free #family #fun #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #stoneham #stonehamma

Ask a PT Night at REBIRTH

#AskAPT night at @rebirth_body_transformation was great! 💚🧡 #pt #hdpt #health #wellness #community