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Pioneer Valley On The Move

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Agawam, MA
Pioneer Valley On The Move

Physical Therapy, Running Gait Analysis, Walking Gait Analysis, Movement Assessments

At PVOTM, you will have one-on-one care by myself, a physical therapist and movement specialist. Every client receives individual treatment based on their presentation and goals. I treat those who are injured, and those who are looking for preventative care to avoid injury. I am also a certified running gait analyst, and provide specific movement assessments for runners. Making very specific changes in running alignment can make you more efficient and allow you to run faster and avoid injury.

09/16/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!
Adding a fan in front of your treadmill helps mimic outdoor running conditions. When you run outside, air naturally cools your body and provides resistance. On a treadmill, without that airflow, your body heats up more quickly, which can make the run feel harder and increase your perceived effort. A fan keeps you cooler, reduces overheating, and makes your treadmill run feel more like running outdoors.

09/12/2025

I love receiving messages like this! This came from a patient diagnosed with a labral tear and hip impingement, who is now back to running—without needing a cortisone injection or surgery. With movement-based physical therapy and guided return-to-activity, she’s made steady progress. The right movement can be the best medicine!

09/09/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday: run in the middle of a treadmill!
Running in the middle of the treadmill helps you maintain proper posture, allowing for a natural arm swing and a slight forward lean that mimics outdoor running.
Running too far forward on a treadmill can shorten your stride and limit your natural arm swing, making your posture more upright and less efficient. It also increases the chance of bumping the console or gripping the handrails, which disrupts proper running mechanics.

09/02/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!
Today’s tip is about body mechanics when lifting! Keep your back straight, hinge at your hips and bend at your knees, and hold the weight close to your body. Exhaling as you lift the weight, and inhaling as you lower it helps protect your core and reduces strain. Breathe well, move well, lift well!

08/26/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!
Is stability a challenge when exercising?

Using a stick during lunges and single leg exercises helps improve stability, making it easier to maintain good posture and alignment. It provides light support to reduce wobbling, allowing you to focus on proper technique and core engagement without the risk of losing balance.

If balance is still a challenge, holding a chair or table gives you more support and stability.

08/19/2025

Today’s quick tip demonstrates diaphragmatic breathing. Diaphragmatic breathing is an effective way to promote relaxation and reduce stress, helping to lower your heart rate by engaging the body’s natural relaxation response.

08/13/2025

Ready to “have a ball” at the Westfield Farmers Market this week! I’ll be at the POP club tent 1-3pm this Thursday!

POP Club is a fun, free program for kids ages 4-12. Each time kids attend the market, they receive $2 in POP Bucks to spend on fruits, vegetables, or seedlings at the market. Kids exercise their own buying power while exploring the market, trying new fruits and vegetables, learning about where their food comes from, and participating in activities.

08/12/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday! Calf muscles can experience 8 times your body weight while running! This quick tip features a quick self-assessment for your calf strength, and an exercise with a weighted vest to progress to. Using a backpack or sandbag are other options to increase the load through your calves.

08/05/2025

Quick Tip Tuesday!

Heat exhaustion is possible when exercising outdoors with a heat index of 90 degrees F or higher. Exercising in extreme heat can put extra strain on your heart, increase your risk of dehydration, and lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Here are some tips to help prevent heat exhaustion:

1. time your workouts for early morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler
2. Stay hydrated
3. wear light breathable clothing
4. take breaks in the shade

08/01/2025

August 1 is Play Ball Day!
Play Ball Day is a nationwide initiative in the United States that encourages kids and families to get outside and play baseball or softball. The focus isn’t on competition, it’s about movement, fun, and getting kids active through baseball-inspired play. I grew up playing baseball outside in our backyard with my brother and father. We played all the time; one of my favorite memories is watching my brother pretend to be Nomar Garciaparra and dive for the balls. Needless to say, many of his pants ended up with rips and grass stains. Now my kids and I play outside in our yard, and I love how impressed they are when I hit the ball up into the tree branches. Play Ball Day is a reminder of how powerful sports can be- not just for fitness, but for building confidence, friendships, and lifelong memories.

07/31/2025

July 31 is National Avocado Day!
National Avocado Day is a great reminder of the important role nutrition plays in physical health and recovery. Avocados are rich in healthy fats, potassium, magnesium, and anti-inflammatory compounds, all of which support muscle function, joint health, and tissue repair. My favorite way of eating avocados is in a homemade guacamole or adding chopped avocado to homemade salsa. So good!

Address

40 Bowles Road
Agawam, MA
01001

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 1pm
Tuesday	8am - 1pm
Wednesday	8am - 1pm
Thursday	8am - 1pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+14134541674

Website

http://www.pvotm.com/

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