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08/05/2025

Sunday August 10th, 2025 11:45 am - 12:30pm

$10 participation fee for members $15 for non members

Workshop Details:
Guided full body foam rolling, stretching and self-soft tissue mobilization to help you recover like a pro! For people of all experience levels.

Get your Sunday recovery in, so you can hit the week running!

Dr. Matt Sweeney, Physical Therapist of Strength and Sport Physical Therapy. Matt has worked with people of all levels to help them overcome injuries and perform at the highest level. He has worked with athletes at the high school level, collegiate level, pro sports, as well as services members in the special forces branches of the military. Come have fun, learn some new tricks, and give your body some great TLC with foam rolling & mobility!
Sign up on our YMCA programs page

Join us for a guided Mobility and Foam Rolling Class designed to help you release tension, improve flexibility, and boost recovery!

Whether you’re sore from training or just need a reset for your body, this class will help you move and feel
better.

• All levels welcome

Space is limited register today on our website under programs/bootcamp

07/30/2025

Another injury screen session next week!

Come get that nagging ache/ pain/ injury looked at. We will be at .ri on August 6th - from 5-7. Limited spots available.

Shoot us a DM or book directly via the link in bio of .ri under “tickets to events”

07/08/2025

Exciting news! Welcome Dr. Matthew Medeiros, DPT, SCS .medeiros_dptscs to the team.

He brings expertise as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)(very difficult to obtain), Concussion Rehab, Dry Needling, and multiple additional post- graduate rehab certifications.

Matt brings personal experience from the world of Olympic weightlifting- competing at the national level, as well as a collegiate level ice hockey.

Matt also has served as a direct medical provider for “on the field” sporting events for many years including many here in Portsmouth RI.

Our visions aligned on 3 big things:

1.) Passion- for helping people, and for the growth in knowledge and our own careers

2.) Integrity- Being honest and doing the right thing for our clients and in our business practices

3.) Grit - The desire to work hard for ourselves and our clients

Excited to bring on Matt Medieros! His schedule is now open for both locations (Portsmouth & Providence), call/ text 401-239-2784 to get more info & schedule an appt.

06/06/2025

Injury Screens! Come get that nagging ache/ pain/ injury looked at. We will be at .ri on July 2nd - from 5-7. Limited spots available. Book now for the best time slots!! Link in bio

06/02/2025

Officially a certified bike fitter! 😎 Easily one of the most informative and interesting courses I’ve taken. Also… the Pacific North West is beautiful.

Now booking 90 minute bike fits in the Providence office location - link in bio or call/ text 401-239-2784

Dr. Matt has obtained his Bike Fit Certification in 2025 through in Bellingham Washington under Dr. Jason Lunden (Bozeman Montana), and Dr. Aaron Catonguay (Summit, Colorado)

Global Triathlon Network:
- “Proper bike fitting can enhance comfort, efficiency, and performance” - From the “is bike fitting a waste of money?” YouTube video

Some Injury Statistics:

- 84% of cyclists sustain cycling related injuries: De Bernardo et al. 2012

- 52% of those are overuse injuries (including asymmetries, strength, load managment and improper fit)

- Cyclists are 2x more likely to develop ED than non-cyclists Gan ZS et al, Meta-analysis 2020

- Cyclists were 2x more likely to experience lower back pain than non cyclists! Clarsen et al 2015

What are the most common cycling Injuries?:

- Knees (Patella-femoral, Hamstrings, IT Band)

- Low Back

- Neck (CT junction)

- Numbness (saddle area numbness with& without erectile dysfunction, hand numbness, foot numbness)

05/19/2025

At Strength & Sport Physical Therapy, we’re here to help you move better, feel stronger, and recover faster 🏋️‍♂️💪

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Address

2477 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI
02871

Telephone

+14012392784

Website

http://www.strengthandsportpt.com/

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