Access Physical Therapy & Wellness

08/25/2025

Nagging shoulder, hip, or knee pain?
Many people assume it’s bursitis — but often, the true cause lies elsewhere. Get clarity on bursitis: what it is, what it isn’t, and how PT helps.

Bursitis is a term commonly used to describe joint pain and inflammation, especially in active adults and older populations. While the word gets thrown around a lot in both clinics and online, recent studies suggest that true bursitis is less common than you might think. According to estimates from....

08/24/2025

✨ Success Story Sunday ✨
Kathryn pushed through race after race with chronic pain—until she found a care plan that finally worked.
“I no longer have ANY hamstring pain, and I can once again enjoy running! This is an incredible gift!”
With the support of Miranda and the ACCESS PT team, every step became a building block toward healing—and a return to the finish line.
🏃‍♀️ Swipe to read Kathryn’s full story!

08/22/2025

🐾🐶We know how much our team at ACCESS PT loves their pets and want to highlight our pups stealing the spotlight during the Dog Days of Summer! 🐶🐾

08/21/2025

💙 Happy National Senior Citizens Day! Today we’re celebrating incredible patients like Ruth, whose strength and determination inspire us every day. After her knee replacement, Ruth trusted ACCESS PT to help her get back on her feet—fast. We’re honored to be part of her journey!

08/20/2025

💥 ACL tear? Recovery takes time — and every phase matters.
Swipe to see the step-by-step timeline that helps you rebuild strength, balance, and confidence so you can get back to doing what you love!
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08/18/2025

An ACL tear can feel like the end of your game — but it’s not.
Learn how physical therapy helps rebuild strength, restore stability, and get you back to what you love. ⬇️

What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is....

08/17/2025

✨ Success Story Sunday ✨
After a year full of setbacks, John found more than just relief at Access PT—he found support, understanding, and the freedom to get back to doing what he loves.
“The whole Access PT team has given me my life back.”
From painful days to long walks and overnight hikes, John’s journey is a reminder that healing is possible with the right care!

08/16/2025

✨When back pain kept Bill from enjoying life and his passion as a long-distance hiker, he turned to the team at ACCESS PT in New Paltz, NY. Swipe to enjoy Bill's success story! 🥾✨

08/12/2025

Overhead lifts, reaching for high shelves, even sleeping wrong…Your shoulders work harder than you think. Learn how to keep them strong and pain-free ➡️

Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, especially among active adults and aging populations. Pain can be fueled by tendons, muscles, age, or reasons unknown. Additionally, it can interfere with everything from reaching overhead to sleeping comfortably.  Studies show tha...

08/08/2025

Meet the purr-fect members of our ACCESS PT family! Happy International Cat Day from our feline-loving crew! 🐱🐾🐱

08/07/2025

📦 Big news — we’re moving!
Our South Windsor clinic is heading to a brand-new space on Ellington Road!
We can’t wait to welcome you to our new location and continue delivering the care you know and trust. 💚
📞 860-337-7100

08/06/2025

We hear it all the time: “I thought the pain would go away. I didn’t know PT could help.”
If that sounds familiar, we want to hear from you. The Pain Perspective survey takes less than 10 minutes—your voice can help shape better care for people in pain.
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The chronic pain crisis isn’t going away, but the way we tackle it must evolve. That’s why we’re launching The Pain Perspective: 2025 Survey on MSK Care and Chronic Pain, a national initiative designed to capture the state of musculoskeletal (MSK) care and chronic pain management today. In les...