Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers

09/14/2026

This National Grandparents Day, give the grandparents in your life the gift of staying steady on their feet.

Our PT team works everyday with seniors to build strength, improve balance and prevent falls. Repeated sit-to-stands build the strength needed for everyday movement, while balance drills like tandem stances and heel-to-toe walking sharpen the body's sense of position in space, so it's easier to catch yourself before a stumble.

Small, consistent movement adds up to more independence and more time doing what they love. Share this with the grandparent in your life, or better yet, do it with them.

Questions about a loved one's balance or strength? Our team is here to help.

09/13/2026

Unfortunately due to weather, we’ve made the tough decision to cancel today’s Stride to Provide 5K Race. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this cause in the fight against hunger! We still had a great opportunity to make a huge difference. And a special shoutout to Elena - PT at PTSMC Wallingford - for all her hard work toward planning this race with her team!

09/10/2026

Reminder 📣📣 The Stride to Provide 5k is THIS weekend!

Stride to Provide 5K Run/Walk is presented by PTSMC Wallingford and 100% of net profit to benefit Master’s Manna, a nonprofit established in Wallingford, CT in 2006 to serve homeless, near homeless, low to moderate income families and residents who face food insecurity in the greater Wallingford/Meriden area.

Whether you're a runner or a walker, all fitness levels are welcome. Being only 123 feet of elevation gain makes this relatively flat course great for anyone!

📅 Sunday, September 13th
⏰ Check-in starts at 8:00 AM
📍 Dag Hammarskjold Middle School in Wallingford, CT

The PTSMC Stride to Provide 5K Run/Walk is on Sunday September 13, 2026.

09/09/2026

Let's talk about something a lot of men brush off: pelvic health.

Pelvic floor issues aren't just a "women's problem." Men deal with them too, and they're more common than most people realize. Things like urinary urgency or leakage, pelvic or groin pain, discomfort after prostate surgery, and even sexual dysfunction can all stem from the pelvic floor muscles not working the way they should (either too weak or too tight).

The good news? These are treatable, and you don't have to just live with them. Our physical therapists work with men through a full evaluation and a personalized treatment plan to address the root cause, not just the symptoms.

At PTSMC Southington and New Haven, we offer dedicated men's pelvic health services in a comfortable space. If something's been off and you've been putting off talking about it, this is your sign.

Learn more at the link in our bio, or visit ptsmc.com/mens-pelvic-health to read more and get started.

09/08/2026

Happy World PT Day from our PTSMC crew!

We asked our team what stood out most about being part of PTSMC, and it wasn't the equipment or the caseload. It was the community.

"It feels like a big family in there. We're all laughing and joking all the time, and it reflects that in the patient experience."

"My coworkers push me to be the best that I can be, and my patients demand the best of me."

That's the culture behind every session, every taping, every hands-on technique you see us practicing. Clinicians pushing each other to grow, so we give our patients the best care possible.

To every PT, PTA, and student out there today: thank you for showing up for your patients and for each other. Happy World PT Day 🌎 💪

09/03/2026

It's Healthy Aging Month, the perfect time to focus on building strength that lasts.

Falls don't just happen to older adults. What you do in your 30s and 40s determines how strong you'll be in your 70s and 80s.

Christine, Fairfield PTA breaks down what you can do today to protect your mobility later: stay active, strength train, and keep moving.

Fall prevention isn't reactive. It's built years before you need it. 💪

Ready to build a stronger foundation? Link in bio to schedule with one of our clinicians.

09/02/2026

The Westbrook crew got together at Coastline Brewing Company to send off two of our own. 🥂

Tyler Forchielli (PT Aide) and Suhani Patel (PT), thank you for how you've shown up for patients and teammates alike.

We're grateful for the time we got to work alongside you both. PTSMC Westbrook is going to miss you, and we can't wait to see what you do next.

Cheers to you two!

09/01/2026

Opening your own clinic from scratch? That's jumping into the deep end with no map.

Opening a clinic with PTSMC? We've done this before, so you're filling in the blanks, not guessing at them.

Eric shares what it's actually like to open a PTSMC location versus going it alone. Established layouts. Proven processes. A team that's already figured out what works.

Thinking about what's next in your PT career? Let's talk about what opening a clinic with PTSMC could look like for you.

08/30/2026

Trouble walking in the sand isn't just annoying, it can be a sign of underlying balance, strength, or mobility issues.

That instability you feel with every step? Our PTs see it as treatable, not just a beach-day inconvenience you can't fix.

Whether it's ankle stability, hip strength, or balance work, we can help you get back to the beach (and everywhere else) feeling steady and confident.

Happy National Beach Day from your friends at PTSMC! 🌊☀️

08/27/2026

Exciting news for Swansea, MA. 👀 A new PTSMC clinic is coming to your neighborhood!

Leading the clinic is Conner Gavin, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT, a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist who completed PTSMC's own Orthopaedic Residency Program. Conner specializes in sports medicine, manual therapy, and functional exercise prescription, with a special passion for treating runners, rowers, and endurance athletes (he's logged plenty of road race miles himself).

Whether you're recovering from an injury, training for your next race, or just tired of living with pain, Conner and the team will bring the same hands-on, world-class care PTSMC is known for right to Swansea.

📍 Swansea, MA
🚀 Opening September 21
🌐 ptsmc.com/swansea

Stay tuned for opening details, and get ready to meet your new PT down the street.