Pre-Season Throwing Athlete Clinic

HOSM will host a clinic designed to educate throwing athletes on the how to maintain their bodies throughout the season.  The clinic will stress preventative strategies specific to throwing athletes and will include a screening for pre-existing problems as well as hands on training by our physical therapy staff.  The clinic is open to all middle school and high school students.  Parents, coaches, and athletic trainers are encouraged to attend.  We will be offering these clinics on two different nights to accommodate busy schedules, Wednesday February 13th and Monday, February 25th at 6:00 PM.  Call our physical therapy department or ask you athletic director for more information.

Fartlek to Improve Your Training

Fartlek loosely translated:"Speed Training" is a form of interval training that was originally devised to help runners improve their performance.  It is a staple of the German Nordic Ski program, US Marine Corps Officer training program and FBI training at Quantico.  The principals behind Fartlek revolve around interval training, improving an athletes ability to race or compete at a higher, sustained level.  Short (200-400m) near full effort burst are interspersed with similar length low effort legs.  With the proper warm up, stretching and cool down; the physiologic benefits are measurable and it can effectively train the athlete to complete at a faster and more deliberate pace.

Mass Legislates Concussion Treatment Guidelines

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has created specific guidelines for the on-field management of concussions as well as the steps required to return to sports. 

What is the Rotator Cuff?

The more you ask, the more you hear of people having their Rotator Cuff repaired; but what is it and why is it important?  The Rotator Cuff is a series of 4 small muscles and their tendons, that work inside your shoulder to control the fine motion. 

Will Physical Therapy help my shoulder pain?

Physical therapy is frequently prescribed by your provider as the initial treatment for shoulder pain.  While it may not provide instant relief from your pain, there is continuing evidence that when done correctly and faithfully it can provide a lasting return to normal function. 

CDH - Top Joint Replacement Center in Massachusetts

A report released  by HealthGrades, the nation’s most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, named Cooley Dickinson Hospital #1 in Massachusetts for Joint Replacement outcomes (joint replacement includes knee and hip replacements).

Cutting Edge Rotator Cuff Repairs Done at CDH

New Double-Row Repair technique Improves Rotator Cuff Repair

A recent article in the American Journal of Sports Medicine supports the use of an advance arthroscopic technique that is currently employed by Drs. Fallon and McBride at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.  The researchers tested multiple techniques used for arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair and found that the technique used at CDH has a significantly lower failure rate.