Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates

10/15/2026

Thank you to the Melrose Chamber of Commerce for the amazing ribbon cutting ceremony at our new Melrose location! 💙💙💙

Congratulations to Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates on their beautiful new space on Washington Street. And thank you to Mayor Jen for joining us!

10/14/2026

We 💙 our force plates.

We’re working on building towards symmetrical loading as Tyler progresses through his rehab journey.

Force plates are helpful because they let us see in real time how he is distributing his weight. The instant feedback makes it easier for him to correct himself, compensate less, and get used to loading the recovering leg.

Keep it going Tyler!
We’re well on our way 👊

10/12/2026

3-Way Hip Kick🦵

In the early phases of ACL recovery, we use exercises like this to rebuild proprioception (joint awareness) and get used to using our quadriceps and glutes to stabilize ourselves again.

The foam pad forces the surgical knee to make micro-adjustments, while the band forces the hip to fight against caving inward (valgus collapse).

Elena and Niko were dialed in 🔒
The kinetic and verbal cue to push the knee into her hand helped Niko stabilize and use the appropriate muscles.

Controlled, stable, and foundational. 📈

10/08/2026

Early ACL Rehab! Pt ✌️

Once we got the quad set down, it’s time to work on leg raises. We worked out of quad inhibition, now let’s use it in tandem with our other muscles to inch our way back to functional movement.

The straight leg raise helps develop quad strength while reinforcing the ability to keep the knee fully extended throughout the movement.

Small details matter. Proper muscle activation and controlled technique lay the foundation for more advanced exercises as rehab progresses.

Squeeze🦵Lock🔒 Lift🚀

10/06/2026

Quad Sets! 🦵

The entry point to regaining quad activation following ACL reconstruction. It’s a simple isometric contraction where the goal is to actively tighten the quadriceps without moving the knee. Simple, but not easy.

After ACL injury and surgery, pain, swelling, and changes around the knee can make it harder for the nervous system to fully activate the quad. This is known as muscle inhibition.

A good quad should extend the entire leg and result in a slight lift of the foot. Sometimes switching up the cues works wonders.

So early in rehab, before we can strengthen the quad around the knee, we have to get the quad firing again.

10/05/2026

10/04/2026

Full house of ACLs in Wilmington 📍 🦵

Early-stage work lays the foundation for everything that comes next. 💪

10/02/2026

The best goes on &
Charolette doesn’t stop. 🤝😏

Power ➡️ strength ➡️balance and proprioception 💪

Progress every day.

09/29/2026

Frames of the process 🖼️

A little bit of everything, from everywhere.

Different patients. Different goals. Different stages of rehab. One team ready to meet you where you’re at and help you keep moving forward.

And we’re still growing 👀

If you’re a PT looking to join a team that cares about the details, the people, and the process, reach out at [email protected].

09/26/2026

Mic’d Up Mid stage ACL Rehab 🎙️

At this point, rehab looks a lot like training.

Strength work, single-leg control, landing mechanics, and progressively challenging movements.

Rebuilding the strength and confidence in a controlled environment so we’re ready to meet the demands of sport🦵💪.