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Five big risks of not completing a physical therapy program after knee surgery

December 7, 2019

When undergoing knee surgery, it’s natural to have apprehensions about the procedure and that it is completed successfully and without complications. By selecting a qualified surgeon who has experience performing the procedure you need and doing everything you can to prepare for your operation, you can give yourself the best chance of a positive outcome. … Read More

Can balance training for seniors help you?

December 6, 2019

For seniors, falls and associated issues like fractures can have a devastating impact on independence and quality of life. One of the biggest risk factors for falls is a general lack of balance and stability. Whether walking, standing or moving from one position to the other, we all have to deal with gradually declining stability… Read More

Can you get arthritis in the elbow?

December 5, 2019

Arthritis, most commonly in the form of osteoarthritis, is an age-related condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This is due to increased bone-on-bone contact related to the drying out and breaking down of the protective layer of cartilage that allows for smooth joint motion. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the… Read More

Carpal tunnel treatment — lasting relief without surgery

November 12, 2019

Carpal tunnel treatment — lasting relief without surgery In the wrists, the carpal tunnels are very narrow passageways that allow blood vessels and nerves to pass from the arms to the hands. These narrow tunnels, made of bone and soft tissue, can become very easily constricted. This in turn puts pressure on the nerves passing… Read More

HEP, HEP, Hooray

Why your HEP is important Your home exercise program (HEP) is a custom curated program that is meant to be an extension of your rehabilitation process, outside of our outpatient setting. It is a crucial part of your recovery, and here is why. “Why do I have to do these exercises at home if I’m… Read More

April Newsletter

It is time to turn the page on winter, even though the snow hasn’t quite melted yet. Read this month’s newsletter and find 10 exercises to prepare you for gardening season, see the progress pictures of our Newport location, and learn more about Brianna, a Physical Therapist at our South Portland clinic!

Gardening with Less Groaning

Violets, and Buttercups and Tiger Lily’s, Oh My! I know it’s hard to believe, but gardening season is coming up shortly. Pretty soon we’ll be trading in bags of salt for bags of mulch, and making elaborate plans for our flower beds. For most people, gardening is a hobby. For others, it is a complete… Read More

March Newsletter

Wow, did February fly by or what!? Read this months newsletter to join us on the #ChoosePT movement, join our National MS Society Fundraiser, follow our move to our Newport location, and learn more about Emily, Front Desk Coordinator at our Brewer location! Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management #ChoosePT What is the #ChoosePT movement?… Read More

Did You Know That a Herniated Disc Can Cause You Serious Back Pain?

February 20, 2019

One of the most common reasons people visit Back In Motion Physical Therapy each day is to get relief from chronic back pain. While back pain can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, in many cases, it is the result of a herniated disc. Herniated discs can occur anywhere along the spine but typically… Read More

Relieve Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!

February 10, 2019

Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip… Read More

Pinched nerve treatment in Brewer, ME

Radiculopathy, or a compressed nerve, is a serious condition that can cause pain severe enough to seek pinched nerve treatment. If you are in the Brewer, Maine area, you may be wondering where you can find effective nerve pain treatment. Back in Motion physical therapy explains the causes of a pinched nerve and what you… Read More

February Newsletter

January 31, 2019

We are finally on to February after a brutal January! You may be experiencing some increased pain due to the cold temps, or from all of the shoveling! Check out this months newsletter and learn about what you can do for your neck pain at work, our BIG NEWS for the Dexter clinic, and learn… Read More

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94 Main Street #2
Gorham, ME 04038

Phone: (207) 839-5860
Fax: (207) 839-2499

185 Ocean Street
South Portland, ME 04106

Phone: (207) 799-8226
Fax: (207) 799-9340

1041 Brighton Ave
Portland, ME 04102

Phone: (207) 699-4111
Fax: (207) 773-8814

4 Main Street Unit T2
Newport, ME 04953

Phone: (207) 924-0077
Fax: (207) 924-0078

797 Wilson Street
Brewer, ME 04412

Phone: (207) 992-4042
Fax: (207) 992-4043

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