WEIGHT LOSS MAY TAKE 250 MINUTES OF EXERCISE
Weight loss Weight loss is something many adults struggle with. It is a science that is specific to each individual body type. Between diet and exercise, it is a constant balance. If eating healthy and frequent exercise are not showing results, we get frustrated. So how do we know how much exercise we need in…
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, WEIGHT REDUCTION LINKED WITH REDUCED T2DM
In a 10-year study, intensive lifestyle changes aimed at modest weight loss reduced the rate of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus [T2DM] by 34% compared with a placebo in people at high risk for the disease, according researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Participants…
Custom Orthotics
As of January 2020, ECRCs offers patients custom orthotics. Foot levelers Custom orthotics are clinically proven to help reduce pain and improve whole-body wellness by balancing the body from the ground up. Your feet are your foundation, and structural imbalances in your feet can lead to issues throughout your whole body. Located in the Lisbon…
Finding It Hard to Resist: The Benefits of Resistance Training
Resistance training bands are a safe and effective way of strengthening muscles in all patients. As physical therapists know quite well, resistance bands are perhaps the least expensive and most versatile exercise tools for improving muscle strength and flexibility. But what are the benefits of resistance bands? What Are Resistance Bands? These strips and loops…
Ankle Injuries – From Minor Misstep to Chronic Condition
Ankle injuries can end up worse than one might think. While many might assume that something as seemingly minor as an ankle sprain poses little more than an insignificant inconvenience, there is growing evidence that ankle injuries (ranging from simple sprains to fractures) can present serious long-term consequences. It is important to bear in mind…
What is Movement Diagnosis?
Movement diagnosis tends to slip under the radar. But what is 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. They describe the underlying problem that is causing your symptoms. When people feel sick, they know they…
Jeffrey DeLucia
Education: University of Hartford, Doctorate in Physical Therapy, 2018. Continuing Education/Specialization/Advanced Training: Continuing Education/Specialization/Advanced Training: Jeff has worked with several collegiate baseball programs including the University of Hartford Division I baseball team. He is continuing his work with baseball and softball athletes at the Power In Training in Niantic, Connecticut, and performs further assessments in…
Killingly / Dayville Physical Therapy (branch details)
Contact Details ( CLICK FOR DIRECTIONS) 165 Hartford Pike Dayville, CT 06241 Phone: 860-779-0150 Fax: 860-774-2371 860-779-0150 Book An Appointment Opening Hours 8:00am – 8:00pm Monday 7:00am – 9:00pm Tuesday 10:00am – 8:00pm Wednesday – Friday 8:00am – 1:40pm Saturday
Sherry Ringuette, PT
“I have been practicing Physical Therapy for the past 26 years and can’t imagine doing anything else. The most satisfying thing about being a Physical Therapist is helping people get better and achieve their goals, whether it is returning to independence around the patient’s home, returning to gardening or returning to play a sport. All…
