Myofascial Release Therapy
What is myofascial release therapy (MFR)? Myofascial release therapy is often used to treat chronic pain disorders, like myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. Myofascial tissue surrounds and supports the [...]
Hand Therapy
What is hand therapy? Hand therapy is the evaluation and treating of injuries and conditions of the upper extremities. The upper extremity includes the shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, [...]
Accident + Injury Care
Should I see a doctor after an accident or injury? Yes! When you get injured, you are filled with adrenaline, and it can therefore be impossible to identify if [...]
Medical Care Services
Why does BackFit also provide medical services? BackFit Health + Spine is an integrated medical clinic. This means that we bring multiple specialties under one roof to collaborate and [...]
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
What is orthopedic sports medicine? Orthopedic means a focus on treating musculoskeletal issues including the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Sports medicine is not a specific branch of [...]
Troy Ciavaglia
Troy Ciavaglia has a lifelong passion for weightlifting since he started powerlifting at the age of 13. Troy received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson [...]
Mollie Callanan
Mollie Callanan is a native of a small town south of Buffalo, New York, she grew up alpine ski racing and continued into college. In 1988, she received her Bachelor [...]
Physical Therapy
What is Physical Therapy (PT)? The American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) defines physical therapists as "movement experts" who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and [...]