Three-Pointers, Einstein, and Patrick Mahomes: Deciding What’s Possible A message from Cioffredi & Associates Founder, Billy Cioffredi, PT The three-point line did not transform basketball simply because it was painted on the court. Its real impact came when players began to challenge long-held assumptions about what was possible from…
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From Summer Miles to Fall Finish Lines – Preparing for a Successful Fall Race
Fall in New England brings crisp mornings, cooler days, lower humidity, and colorful views around every corner. It also brings some of the region’s best road races. Why do we love fall racing so much? Maybe it’s because the long summer days make it easier to train outdoors—especially compared with preparing for…
Read MoreStrength, Age, and A Little More Wisdom
Strength, Age, and a Little More Wisdom A message from Cioffredi & Associates Founder, Billy Cioffredi, PT It may be unspoken, but I think it is a common pursuit for those who are interested in living long and living well: that we are developing wisdom along the way. Wisdom…
Read MoreThe Secret of a Rich Life
The Secret of a Rich Life A message from Cioffredi & Associates Founder, Billy Cioffredi, PT Over the 47 years of my career helping people as a physical therapist, I’ve had the opportunity to learn a great deal from many patients. I’ve seen people of nearly…
Read MoreFinding A Higher Purpose
Finding A Higher Purpose A message from Cioffredi & Associates Founder, Billy Cioffredi, PT I’ve been a physical therapist for 47 years. For 41 of those years, I have owned my own business – the same number of years I’ve been married. Over time I have come to…
Read MoreCan’t Sleep? Moving Beyond Sleep Hygiene
Can’t Sleep? A message from Cioffredi & Associates Founder, Billy Cioffredi, PT A quick search online will instantly give you a full menu of sleep hygiene tips to help optimize your night’s sleep. Most of these are good, common-sense suggestions—as long as you don’t become compulsive about them. For…
Read MoreBlood Flow Restriction Training: Building Strength During Recovery
Blood Flow Restriction Training in Orthopedic Rehabilitation Blood flow restriction training, commonly referred to as BFR, is a rehabilitation technique used to improve strength and limit muscle loss when traditional heavy resistance exercise is not yet appropriate. It is often incorporated into physical therapy for orthopedic conditions in which pain, surgical…
Read MoreSpring Gardening and Yard Work Injuries
Spring Gardening and Yard Work Injuries: How to Prevent and Treat Back, Neck, and Joint Pain When spring arrives in the Upper Valley, many people are eager to get outside for yard clean-up, gardening, mulching, pruning, and early landscaping projects. After a long New England winter, it feels good to…
Read MoreBack to the Mountains – Bert Davis’ Journey Back from Chronic Back Pain
Back to the Mountains For Bert Davis, skiing is not just a hobby. It’s a very important part of his life. A self-described lifelong skiing “Student,” Bert worked as a ski and ride instructor at Mammoth Mountain in the 1980s and now coaches for the “Ripping Over 50” camps —…
Read MoreMaking the Right Side Right Again – Liz’s Story
Making the Right Side Right Again: Liz’s Story For Liz Marshall, the road to recovery took a sharp turn in an instant. “One little slip on a wet surface was all it took,” she recalls. That fall resulted in a serious shoulder injury requiring surgery and reshaped Liz’s immediate plans….
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