Contrology Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a health care specialty that treats disorders of the human musculoskeletal system - the system that enables you to move. It is a dynamic profession involving the maintenance and promotion of physical function. Physical therapists are health care professionals who restore, maintain and improve movement, and function for individuals of all ages to improve overall health and quality of life.

Pilates is a body conditioning and exercise routine that builds flexibility, strength and endurance. Such 'core body' well-being is central to our philosophy and our work at Contrology. One of the most important benefits is body awareness. Pilates is as much a way of living as it is a conditioning regimen.

Most major insurances will cover PT services. Deductible and co-pay amounts vary per insurance provider. Please check with your insurance carrier to determine what your plan covers. Contrology works with the following insurance providers: BCBS, Tufts, Cigna, Medicare and Aetna. Only Medicare patients need referrals.

Good diagnostic and treatment overviews, and a terrific series of videos explain various aspects of PT, Pilates and strength & conditioning. A deep-resource site on physical therapy, with much of value for consumers and professionals alike. A service of the APTA. The main site of the Arthritis Foundation, the largest U.S. organization devoted soley to research and treatment of arthritis, and support for arthritis sufferers.

Nerve glides (also known as neural flossing or nerve stretching) are exercises that aim to restore mobilization of our peripheral nerves. When a nerve is injured it won't be able to glide normally through the surrounding sheath which can cause a sharp pain. Similar to muscles, nerves can be stretched carefully to reduce this inflammation or compression and ultimately allow the nerves to glide normally.