Joint Replacement Rescheduled?

Were you scheduled to have joint replacement surgery? Was it delayed due to COVID-19? What can you do at home to control the pain and still prep for your future surgery day? Here are some tips to help you still achieve a successful outcome. #pt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #essential #healthcare #medicalprofessional #telehealth #pain #arthritis #jointreplacement #knee #hip #hdpt #wakefieldma #burlingtonma 💪🏻🦾🦵🏻🦿

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 

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!

#HDPT at #India New England Health Fair!

Come check out the #India New England #Health & #Wellness Expo! We’re here at the @bostonmarriottburlington from 9-4! Lots of speakers to learn from, and it’s free!  स्वागत हे #burlington #burlingtonma #community #pt #hdpt #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #healthfair 🇮🇳 💚🙏🏻

#GetPT1st @HDPTonline!

#Physicaltherapists are evidence-based health care professionals who offer cost-effective treatment that improves mobility and relieves #pain, reduces the need for surgery and prescription drugs, and allows patients to participate in a recovery plan designed for their specific needs. Nothing should hold you back from living the life you want, even a wheelchair; there’s a PT for that. #GetPT1st #PTWorks #AllPTisNottheSame #HDPT

Thanks for the amazing #GoogleReview: "I have received treatments from #HDPT for both my #knee and #back. I walked in with a back issue that was almost at a 10 on the #pain scale, a breath away from going to the ER. By the time I left I had enough relief to avoid an ER visit. The therapists are very in tune with how hard to push you. The staff is constantly advancing their education and awareness in their field while delivering results with their patients, which builds an amazing therapist-patient relationship that is founded on confidence and trust. Not only is HDPT immensely flexible (often squeezing me in with less than a day’s notice), they are incredibly personable. Consider HDPT the “Cheers” of #PT practices, everybody knows your name and makes an effort to know you and help in your recovery. They are also incredibly active in the #Wakefield community; HDPT serves as a fantastic model for other small businesses in the area." -Mallary S. #TestimonialTuesday #SpeakYourMind #PhysicalTherapy #BestPTinWakefield

#TestimonialTuesday: "I was still in #pain. I came here after going to another #PT; I noticed the difference right away. I am very clumsy and they were very patient with me. Now I am not limping, the stiffness is gone and my #lowerback no longer aches. I am walking straight and there is no numbness in my left leg. They are certainly miracle workers!" - Bernice

 

YELP! Review

Thank you for another AMAZING #Yelp review: "If you live, work, or play ANYWHERE near #Wakefield, and are in need of #physicaltherapy, you would be CRAZY to go ANYWHERE else!! This is a place I can not say enough about. The atmosphere is very upbeat and friendly ALWAYS. The staff are all extremely helpful and knowledgeable, each therapist brings something unique and helpful to the table. I have had several different PT's work on me for my #neck from an #accident, and I have been very satisfied every time. Being in #pain is the worst, and it can make you grumpy, depressed, just overall unhappy! The staff at HDPT goes above and beyond to make individuals feel better not just on the outside, but on the inside as well. Its hard to leave there without a smile on, the attitudes are very upbeat and there is a cohesiveness that makes you feel you are truly in the hands of people who CARE. You wont hear a negative comment about this place, everyone is great and they are there to get you UP AND BACK TO YOUR BEST SELF AGAIN!" - Alison R., Saugus, MA

Another amazing #Yelp review: "This is one great #PT practice. Everyone on the staff is focused on customer care of the highest quality, and always with a great sense of humor. In 2014 I had rounds of treatment for a sore #back and a painful #knee. The guys & gals at HDPT got me back on my bicycle and into my running shoes. And, they even played Jimi Hendrix on the sound system one day! Better than treatment I got at a major medical institution in the area for the same ailments." - Paul, #Wakefield