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Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

Certified Postural Restoration Center · Schroth Certified Scoliosis Therapists (BSPTS)

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Small Group Personal Training Class

October 13, 2023 by Jean Massé

We’re very pleased to announce the start of Small Group Training at Advance Physical Therapy! This new offering will take your journey to a new level. You don’t need to be a patient to join, however, we can combine your physical therapy program with more exercise and resistance training. Once our patients are feeling &… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: classes, Fitness, Personal Training, Postural Restoration, Strength and Conditioning Tagged With: Conditioning, Fitness, personal training, postural restoration personal training, semi private personal training, small group personal training, Strength

Philip DeNigris CSCS, LMT, PRT

September 20, 2022 by Jean Massé

As a personal trainer at Advance Physical Therapy, Phil provides workouts that compliment Postural Restoration concepts and principles. In this way, your workouts will enhance your PRI program, as well as improve your general fitness. His unique experience and training allows him to work with a wide range of people, especially in the context of post-physical… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, Massage, people, Personal Training, Postural Restoration Tagged With: massage therapy, personal training, postural restoration body work, postural restoration personal training, strength and conditioning

Protected: Radiograph Review by Physical Therapists Treating Scoliosis

December 1, 2020 by Jean Massé

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Filed Under: Scoliosis Education Tagged With: Scoliosis Education

Advice from Experts on How to Work From Home Comfortably

August 24, 2020 by Jean Massé

How to Work From Home Comfortably: Tips from the Experts. See our advice below along with tips from other experts across the country. As you continue to become more accustomed to working from home, it is important to learn the proper ways to stay pain-free and productive from your home workspace. Whether that means setting… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: ergonomics, working from home Tagged With: avoid pain working from home, setting up your work station at home, staying healthy working from home, tips on working from home, work from home comfortably

SHOULDER HELP FOR HOME (Part Two)   

May 20, 2020 by Jean Massé

In our last post on “Shoulder Help For Home”, we reviewed how to rest while home with a painful shoulder. Here, we present some simple activities to help get your shoulder moving again. If you have had a serious injury to your shoulder, please consult with your medical professional directly before beginning exercises. It is… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: orthopaedic physical therapy, Shoulder Tagged With: caring for a painful shoulder from home, managing shoulder pain from home, shoulder exercises from home

SHOULDER HELP FOR HOME

May 6, 2020 by Jean Massé

(Shoulder Help for Home – Part One) The shoulder is a complicated joint! The humerus (shoulder bone) is intricately involved in the position of the scapula (shoulder blade) and clavicle (collar bone). In addition, all these bones can be influenced by the position of the rib cage. For anyone at home struggling with a new… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: orthopaedic physical therapy, Shoulder Tagged With: managing shoulder pain from home, shoulder, shoulder pain, treat shoulder pain from home

Scoliosis Education Opportunity for Clinicians

October 30, 2019 by Jean Massé

A 3 Dimensional Approach for the Conservative Treatment of Scoliosis This introductory lecture and lab course is designed to teach the physical therapist assessment and treatment techniques for patients with curvature of the spine. Participants will gain a greater understanding of scoliosis as a 3 dimensional asymmetry with attention given to effects of scoliosis on… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, Scoliosis Education, workshops Tagged With: adult treatment for scoliosis, Schroth Based Scoliosis Treatment, Scoliosis Education, Treatment of Spine Deformity

We’re Hiring PT’s for Adult and Pediatric Spine Care

October 25, 2019 by Jean Massé

We are looking for physical therapists with at least 3 years of outpatient experience, manual skills and an interest in knowing more about the Postural Restoration approach. Initiative, Postural Restoration experience and or certification, creativity and a passion for healing are all a plus. We actively support our therapists in the process of Postural Restoration… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Physical Therapy Position Available, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: hiring physical therapist, physical therapy position, postural restoration, spine deformity

Scoliosis Resources

September 4, 2018 by Jean Massé

Check out our new Scoliosis Resource Page. You will find references and resources for current research, and recommendations for conservative treatment of scoliosis and spine deformity. We hope you find these helpful as you consider your options for management of scoliosis and spine deformity. If you have resources of your own you would like us… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis

Molly Miller, DPT Schroth Certified

February 15, 2018 by Jean Massé

We are proud to announce the recent Schroth Certification of Molly Miller, the newest addition to the Advance Physical Therapy team. Molly is now certified in the Schroth-based Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) Method for scoliosis rehabilitation of adolescents. Molly Miller, PT, DPT braved the cold and completed a 10-day intensive course in Wisconsin… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, scoliosis intensive program Tagged With: Certified Schroth, Schroth Certification, Schroth Physical Therapy, scoliosis

Scoliosis: 2017 Year in Review

January 3, 2018 by Jean Massé

Scoliosis and spinal deformity were easily “key words” for Advance Physical Therapy in 2017.  In the past year we have immersed ourselves beyond our specialized patient treatments. We have moved into the realms of writing and teaching about our unique and powerful approach to scoliosis.  This summer, our chapter in the international publication: “Innovations in… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, Uncategorized

Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders – PUBLISHED!

October 9, 2017 by Jean Massé

Innovations in Conservative Scoliosis Treatment

Innovations in Spinal Deformities and Postural Disorders is now published. For authors: Susan Henning, Lisa Mangino and myself, this was a most welcome notification. Our chapter is titled : “Postural Restoration: A Tri-Planar Asymmetrical Framework for Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Scoliosis and Other Spinal Dysfunctions”. This is the culmination of years of work in developing… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: announcements, Postural Restoration, Scoliosis Tagged With: conservative treatment for scoliosis, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, postural restoration

Restoring Posture and Movement in Frail and Elderly Patients

August 24, 2017 by Jean Massé

Frail and elderly patients are a challenging and rewarding group to effectively rehabilitate. I’m reaching out to those in the community who have interest in geriatrics, PRI or both. I hope you can join us for PRI for Geriatrics at Advance Physical Therapy in Chapel Hill, NC on September 9-10th, 2017. This is a unique, clinically oriented course that focuses on frail and elderly patients… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Balance, community events, Geriatrics, Postural Restoration

Got Scoliosis? You’re Not Alone!!

August 2, 2017 by Jean Massé

Scoliosis: Girls and boys experience scoliosis at about the same rate, most often during their early teenage years. Girls, however, are far more likely to experience larger spine curvatures requiring, x-rays, therapy, bracing and sometimes surgery. This can add a lot of stress, fear and confusion to an already challenging time of life. Often kids… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: community events, Curvy Girls, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: curvy girls, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, Schroth, Schroth based therapy, scoliosis, scoliosis bracing, scoliosis support groups

What is Scoliosis Specific Exercise?

July 12, 2017 by Jean Massé

Scoliosis can have many forms. We have general categories for scoliosis and spine curvatures, but each is unique. Scoliosis Specific Exercise are designed to balance scoliosis curves.  They address the unique curvatures of each person. Asymmetry is something all scoliosis curves have in common. Asymmetries occur in 3 dimensions: 1) Front to back, 2) Side… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, Education, Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, adolescent scoliosis, Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School, conservative management scoliosis, conservative treatment for scoliosis, Jean Masse Scoliosis, Lisa Mangino Scoliosis, New York Times Scoliosis, postural restoration, Schroth, Schroth Method, scoliosis, scoliosis exercises, Susan Henning Scoliosis

Spine Fusion Treatment with Postural Restoration

April 26, 2017 by Jean Massé

Patients and therapists often feel there is nothing to treat once the spine is fused. They feel it is too late. Patients can feel “stuck” in their fused postures and struggle with bending, turning and walking. Pain may develop in joints that are misused to make up for lost movement after fusion. Patients are often… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: chronic pain, Fusion, Postural Restoration, Scoliosis Tagged With: Fusion, Fusion Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy after Fusion, postural restoration, Schroth, Spine Fusion, Treatment after Spine Fusion

Nutrition: A Missing Link in Joint Pain

January 24, 2017 by Jean Massé

Nutrition may be your missing link? At Advance Physical Therapy, we are interested in more than the parts of you that hurt. We want to know how your whole system is working together (or not). Because of this, we often ask about your general fitness, hearing and vision. In addition, we will likely ask about… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: chronic pain, community events, people, Uncategorized, workshops Tagged With: Joint Pain, Nutrition

The Importance of Arm Swing During Walking and Running

December 19, 2016 by Jean Massé

Arm swing is becoming a forgotten part of walking. We live in an era of cell phones, groceries, strollers, large purses and any number of other growing encumbrances. The ability to swing our arms freely is being lost. We forget that as mammals who happen to be up on two legs that our arms continue… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: performance, Postural Restoration, Running, Uncategorized Tagged With: arm swing, breathing, postural restoration, posture, running, walking

Are High Arches Giving You Knee Pain?

November 16, 2016 by Jean Massé

Here is an image of a person with knee pain in her athletic footwear: I am likely to find knee pain in this body because of the “attitude” depicted above at the feet. When the feet and shoes roll outward, weight is no longer distributed evenly through the whole foot as intended at rest. This… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Education, performance, Postural Restoration, posture, Running Tagged With: custom foot orthotics, foot orthotics for runners, high arches, hip pain, Knee pain, pronation, supination

Tai Chi Best Exercise for Balance

September 29, 2016 by Jean Massé

“Slow, deliberate movements (as with Tai Chi) improve your stability and protect against falls.” Check out the article from the Harvard Health Blog on Tai Chi: http://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/best-exercise-for-balance-tai-chi

Filed Under: Balance, classes, Vestibular Tagged With: Balance, balance class, balance problems, fall prevention, fear of falling, Tai Chi, tai chi class, tai chi for arthritis, vestibular

Surviving the Gym with Sensory Awareness

June 1, 2016 by Jean Massé

Getting to the gym to exercise with the intention of improving fitness and wellness is a great challenge and therefore a great achievement when accomplished. It is, however, beyond disheartening  to see people in their chosen exercise routines working really hard at hurting themselves, either with their “trainers” or on their own. Most of us… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: performance, Personal Training, Postural Restoration Tagged With: exercise for shoulder injury, personal training, physical therapy, postural restoration, rotator cuff, sensory awareness, shoulder injury, shoulder strengthening

How About My Aching Sacroiliac Joint?

April 13, 2016 by Jean Massé

Our bodies are amazingly capable of compensating, allowing us to continue to move and function in our busy lives. Unfortunately, compensation often comes with a cost. The Sacroiliac joint (SI joint) is a common source of compensation and pain when movement elsewhere in the body becomes problematic. The most common issue I see in the… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: performance, Postural Restoration, posture Tagged With: back pain, hip pain, postural restoration, running pain, sacroiliac pain, sacroiliac torsion, SI pain

Treating Scoliosis Conservatively: Getting the Message Out

March 7, 2016 by Jean Massé

Last month, our own Lisa Mangino PT, DPT, PCS, C/NDT, PRC was invited to Fayettville NC to present on “Current Concepts in 3 Dimensional Conservative Management of Scoliosis”. The objectives of the presentation were to help therapists gain an understanding of body imbalances related to scoliosis, to learn about scoliosis measurement tools and x-rays, and… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: Postural Restoration, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis, workshops Tagged With: back pain, neck pain, non-surgical treatment for scoliosis, postural restoration, Schroth, scoliosis, treatment for scoliosis

Physical Therapy Treatment for Shortness of Breath

December 9, 2015 by Jean Massé

One of the benefits of improving core strength through the Postural Restoration approach, is that is requires us to establish efficient breathing patterns (http://www.posturalrestoration.com/the-science/treatment). In doing so, many of my patients that come in with back or neck pain subsequently report that their breathing has improved along with their pain reduction. I have recently seen… Continue Reading →

Filed Under: blog, Education, General, Postural Restoration, posture, Schroth Based Therapy, Scoliosis Tagged With: breathing, breathing and core strength, breathing and function, breathing and posture, breathing problems

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Advance Physical Therapy is a physical therapist owned practice offering quality rehabilitation to clients in Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro, Cary and surrounding areas of the Triangle in North Carolina.

Our therapists are highly experienced in traditional physical therapy techniques and have specialized expertise in a variety of areas including Postural Restoration, Manual Therapy, Counterstrain, Schroth based Scoliosis Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Orthotics and Personal Training.

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