How I Can Help You
Musculoskeletal injuries are addressed through a variety of manual therapies, including joint and fascial manipulation and mobilization along with dry needling and corrective exercise. Each treatment is geared towards maximizing each individual's functional goals.
Services
Joint Mobilization
Oscillatory or sustained movements of varying amplitude applied to joints. Movements can be passive or performed in conjunction with motion. -Hatcher
Fascial Manipulation
Deep kneading of muscular fascia at specific points along myofascial sequences, diagonals, and spirals. -Day, et al
Joint Manipulation
Forceful passive movements just beyond normal physiological range, performed at high velocity with low amplitude. - Hatcher
Dry Needling
Insertion of monofilament needles into a myofascial trigger point for pain and disability reduction. -Dunning, et al
Corrective Exercise
Exercise techniques that addresses and corrects movement compensations and imbalances. -www.nasm.org
References
- Hatcher J. Manual Therapy: Definitions - mobilization, manipulation and massage. SportEX Medicine & Dynamics. 2015;(66):44.
- Smith MS, Olivas J, Smith K. Manipulative Therapies: What Works. Am Fam Physician. 2019;99(4):248-252.
- Dunning J, Butts R, Mourad F, Young I, Flannagan S, Perreault T. Dry needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines. Phys Ther Rev. 2014;19(4):252-265.
- Day JA, Stecco C, Stecco A. Application of Fascial Manipulation technique in chronic shoulder pain--anatomical basis and clinical implications. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2009 Apr;13(2):128-35.
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Amanda (Mandy) Tetreault, DPT
Mandy received Bachelor’s, Master's and Doctorate degrees, all from Northeastern University. Following graduation with her Master's, Mandy worked for Sports and Physical Therapy Associates in Brookline, MA for 14 years where she eventually became the sole clinic director as the company grew. She then transitioned to the South for 3 years where she was clinical director at Physiotherapy Associates and then went on to work at Sullivan Rehab Services where she specialized in baseball repetitive stress injuries and post-operative care. In 2017, Mandy returned to Boston and joined Mass General Sports Physical Therapy and pursued her Doctorate degree. Along with providing specialized orthopedic care to patients of all activity levels, she is a member of the Global Disaster Response team through MGH.