The First Law of Motion states, "A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force." This is called Inertia, and simply means that things cannot start, stop, or change direction all by themselves. Sometimes, our bodies need a little push, or rekindling to overcome inertia, to get started, or regain the motivation towards reaching new heights.
This is especially true after injury, surgery or illness. A skilled and seasoned Physical Therapist can become that spark you need to achieve new goals. Utilizing the innate movement patterns, we can restore joint and whole body funtional motion, helping you THRIVE in your chosen sport. Dry needling, or intramuscular stimulation, uses micrfilaments to stimulate specific reactions in fascia and alleviate pain.
This is especially true after injury, surgery or illness. A skilled and seasoned Physical Therapist can become that spark you need to achieve new goals. Utilizing the innate movement patterns, we can restore joint and whole body funtional motion, helping you THRIVE in your chosen sport. Dry needling, or intramuscular stimulation, uses micrfilaments to stimulate specific reactions in fascia and alleviate pain.
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Our goal is to see you return to your sport, your activity, your chosen way of being at a functional level that makes you thrive in that environment. Over the past 26 years, we have learned from the best functional movement educators, the world's best manual therapists, and assembled the latest technology so that you can receive the best that physical therapy can offer.
Glenn Flaming graduated from California State University Fresno in 1994 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. In 1998, Glenn opened Flaming Physical Therapy so he could treat patients one-on-one and without time constraints. He enjoys working with his patients in this environment so he can best assess their specific issues and needs.
Functional Manual Therapy is a systemic approach. We utilize a variety of evidence and clinically proven manual techniques to actively releasing soft tissue and prepare it for movement. Then, utilizing the innate movement patterns of the body, we restore joint and whole body movement.
Over the decades of working within the Art of Manual Therapy, we have been introduced to the therapeutic techniques some of the truly gifted innovators whom we call "The Greats" in the area of Manual and Functional Movement therapy.In their shadows, we humbly rely upon their life work, hoping to release fascial tension and restore systemic pliability.
Over the decades of working within the Art of Manual Therapy, we have been introduced to the therapeutic techniques some of the truly gifted innovators whom we call "The Greats" in the area of Manual and Functional Movement therapy.In their shadows, we humbly rely upon their life work, hoping to release fascial tension and restore systemic pliability.
People ask "Is Dry Needling painful"? If the initial piercing of the skin is done correctly you may not feel more than pressure. Some hypersensitive skin may feel the prick, some won't. Then, the next sensation you feel is of the hypertonic muscle or tissue fully contracting when the needle reaches it.
Telehealth Physical Therapy is a LIVE, ONE ON ONE, ON LINE THERAPY SESSION. Through your computer or smartphone, you are treated in your home, worksite, or even on an athletic field. Through real-time video interaction, your Therapist can perform every activity that would occur in the clinical setting, barring those that require hands-on interaction.
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Sue & Bruce Rockwood
Oct 20, 2020
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We have both used Flaming Physical therapy for a number of years in their Damariscotta, Maine office for a variety of requirements, and always received timely and helpful p.t. Since January of 2020 when I had both my knees replaced, I got done with in-patient p.t. from the hospital just as the coronavirus closed a lot of places, and we inquired and got help from Glen in instituting virtual outpatient p.t. via Zoom. We had one in-home visit with social distancing and face masks while he evaluated my knees and suggested how to layout the living room and use my wife's laptop computer to facilitate
