Amanda joined the practice in 2014 after graduating from Northeastern University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While completing her degree, she interned with the Northeastern Strength and Conditioning staff, specifically helping coach Men and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s Crew, and Women’s Volleyball. She completed her final clinical rotation at Ortho Rhode Island Sports Medicine. Her previous clinical rotations included an outpatient facility in Washington D.C and an acute care rehabilitation hospital in Concord, NH.
Since joining the Ortho Rhode Island team, Amanda has completed continuing education courses on the shoulder and spine while completing certification of Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1 and 2. She is also certified in Functional Dry needling for the upper and lower extremities. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with friends and family, beaching on Cape Cod, and participating in CrossFit to stay active.
September has arrived which means it is officially football season! For most of us, rooting for our local team, the New England Patriots, is enough entertainment. For those of us who need...
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The latest trend in the sports medicine and general fitness world appears to be massage guns. Maybe you have seen your favorite pro athlete use these on the sideline or you have seen it at the gym. We all know how good a massage feels and now this feeling is even easier to achieve. A massage gun is a hand-held device that looks like a power tool. The gadget is placed on the skin and uses battery power to apply a percussive or vibrating force. Many of the newer models even come with various attachments to better address your massage needs.
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