Franklin Physical Therapy

06/19/2026

7,000 Steps per day may be enough to make a difference!

Research published in The Lancet Public Health found that adults who walked approximately 7,000 steps per day had lower risks of:

❤️ Heart Disease
🧠 Dementia
🩸 Type 2 Diabetes
😊 Depression
⚕️ Premature Death

This means that an intense and rigorous exercise regimen is not the only thing that can make improvements on your health. You CAN make a difference with consistent daily movement - even something as simple as walking! Check out this article below for further details.

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667%2825%2900164-1/fulltext

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Our very own physical therapist, Amelia, just raced Ironman 70.3 Western Massachusetts last weekend. As an athlete herself, she truly understands the dedication, challenges, and passion that goes into training. She brings that same commitment to supporting her patients and helping them get back to the activities they love 💪

06/16/2026

We’re excited to announce that beginning June 22nd, Franklin Physical Therapy will be welcoming an Occupational Therapist to our team!

Many people are familiar with physical therapy, but occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals perform the daily activities that are most important to them. Occupational therapists work with patients who may be experiencing challenges related to injury, surgery, arthritis, neurological conditions, hand and upper extremity injuries, balance concerns, or limitations that affect everyday tasks at home, work, or in the community.

Occupational therapy can help patients:

• Improve hand, wrist, and arm function
• Regain independence after surgery or injury
• Manage arthritis and chronic pain
• Improve coordination and fine motor skills
• Adapt daily activities to improve safety and independence
• Return to work, hobbies, and meaningful activities

Together, our physical therapy and occupational therapy services allow us to provide even more comprehensive care to help you stay active, independent, and doing the things you love.

If you’ve been dealing with pain, stiffness, balance issues, weakness, or limitations that are keeping you from enjoying your summer, now is a great time to reconnect with our team.

Call us today at 508-528-0147 to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you make the most of the season ahead!

The Orthopedic & Sports Injury Specialists

06/15/2026

Another one of our therapist participating in a local rave this weekend! Brent competed in the 20th Annual Father Bullock Run Walk Shuffle in local Sharon, MA 🏃‍♂️

06/11/2026

💡 Physical Therapy: Myths vs. Reality

Many people think PT is only for injuries or post-surgical recovery—but that’s just one piece of the puzzle.

✅ PT helps improve mobility, strength, balance, function, and overall quality of life.
✅ Physical therapists treat much more than pain, including dizziness, balance issues, neurological conditions, fall prevention, pelvic health/floor, and much more.
✅ We won’t tell you to necessarily stop doing your favorite activities
✅ PT is a collaborative process focused on helping you return to the activities you love.

Don’t let common myths keep you from moving better and feeling stronger. Physical therapists are movement specialists dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Check out this article to dive deeper into common myths vs reality related to physical therapy. https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthy-aging-and-longevity/physical-therapy-myths-vs-reality

06/10/2026

⭐️ Patient Spotlight ⭐️ Congratulations to local athlete and patient Atiq for completing Big Sur! We love to see you staying healthy through a tough marathon training cycle using the exercises and recommendations you learned here at Franklin PT. We love keeping athletes out there doing what they love and we also really appreciate when they come back to thank us for our help. This is why we do the job. Way to go Atiq!

06/09/2026

Some of our PT last Friday for our beach theme day! As the summer gets in full swing make sure you get outside and keep moving - don’t forget your sunblock!

05/20/2026

May 3rd, one of our therapists proudly participated in the Walk for Hunger to help support individuals and families facing food insecurity across Massachusetts. Grateful to be part of a community that comes together to make a difference — one step at a time 👟

MoveForGood

05/19/2026

The Tidal Tank has arrived! This water based training enhances core strength, activates stabilizers and helps improve posture and movement! 💪🏼 🌊