Holmes Physical Therapy

Holmes Physical Therapy Holmes Physical Therapy has provided one to one care to the greater Salisbury community since 2005.

Happy Rainy Hump Day! It feels like Fall is coming, although we really aren't in a rush to have Summer come to an end. A...
08/20/2025

Happy Rainy Hump Day! It feels like Fall is coming, although we really aren't in a rush to have Summer come to an end.

As the weather starts to cool off, more of us get outside and stretch our legs for some short and longer runs. It feels amazing to get those endorphins flowing and always a priority to avoid any kind of running related injury to keep up with the activities that we love.

Something to consider in your cross training as a runner is working on a single leg bridge. In a study of 867 marathon runners preparing for the NYC marathon, those that could hold a singe leg bridge for at least 20 seconds had a 64% lower risk of developing a running related injury compared to runners who could only hold a single leg bridge for 0-9 seconds.

Do you have questions about a single leg bridge? How to build your endurance? Why does this matter? Reach out today to chat more with a therapist!

🥵🥵🥵 Nicole and Jillian ran in the 65th NBPT Yankee Homecoming Road Race last night in the 90+ degree heat while Heather ...
07/30/2025

🥵🥵🥵 Nicole and Jillian ran in the 65th NBPT Yankee Homecoming Road Race last night in the 90+ degree heat while Heather and Brooke held down the fort at our table! It was great to see so many people out there running their hearts out 🏃🏻‍♀️

Patient Success Story: Alex’s goal was to get back to e-biking after a serious injury! It’s been a long road, but he is ...
07/24/2025

Patient Success Story: Alex’s goal was to get back to e-biking after a serious injury! It’s been a long road, but he is happy to discharge today and brought his bike in to show it off! *shared with patient permission*

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT!We see patients with all kinds of goals - to recover from surgery, to carry their grandchi...
05/14/2025

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT!

We see patients with all kinds of goals - to recover from surgery, to carry their grandchildren, to return to running, to decrease pain. But, sometimes the goal is more abstract - to be healthier, to increase their lifespan, to improve their energy.

Today's hump day fact focuses on just that! A study of over 41,000 adults compared mortality for those who drank coffee only in the morning vs. those that drank coffee all day long. Regardless of how many cups were had, those who had morning only coffee had better sleep and a lower risk of mortality compared to people who drank coffee all day long and compared to people who drank no caffeine at all. For those who love a good cup of joe, definitely take a second to consider timing. As much as we love to toot our own horn as PTs and PTAs to say three sets of 10 squats can be life changing, so can a small adjustment in your daily routine.

We are always happy to take a deep dive into the literature to learn something new we can share with you as our patients.

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT! Cold plunges ❄️ are becoming more and more common as a post-exercise recovery tool to "re...
05/07/2025

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT!

Cold plunges ❄️ are becoming more and more common as a post-exercise recovery tool to "reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), reduce muscle swelling and improve muscle function/performance". However, a recent study showed that cold immersion post-workout actually ends up slowing recovery. The takeaway, if you want to continue with cold plunges, plan it before training as a pain reliever, not after for faster recovery!

*Limitations of this study include a small sample size (12 participants) and all males.

Reach out to us today to talk about next steps in your recovery!

Amesbury: ☎️(978)-384-6996
Salisbury: 📞(978)-499-1870

The competition is on! For the next 31 days, leave us a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in the month of May! Amesbury is the current...
05/01/2025

The competition is on! For the next 31 days, leave us a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review in the month of May! Amesbury is the current 🏆🏆🏆 holder, but will Salisbury edge ahead and snag the trophy for the year? Only time will tell!

Join us for Marathon Monday in your favorite Boston gear!
04/17/2025

Join us for Marathon Monday in your favorite Boston gear!

Happy Hump Day! Bursitis is a term many of our patients have been previously diagnosed with or self-diagnosed. But, what...
04/02/2025

Happy Hump Day!

Bursitis is a term many of our patients have been previously diagnosed with or self-diagnosed.

But, what is a bursa and what does bursitis mean? Do you have bursitis forever?

A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion. We have bursas all over our body, located between bones, tendons and muscles to help cushion movement. I always like to think of them as little water balloons strategically placed to help our body move better. Burs-"itis" means inflammation of the bursa and the most well known bursitis is "trochanteric bursitis". Next week, we are going to do a little myth busting about what trochanteric bursitis really means and the cause!

Are you struggling with hip pain, bursitis, or not sure what exactly is going on?

Reach out to Holmes PT today - we are happy to evaluate and recommend next steps!

Amesbury Clinic
110 Haverhill Rd Suite 295 Bldg B, Amesbury, MA 01913

Salisbury Clinic
191 Elm St, Salisbury, MA 01952

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Amesbury ☘️
03/17/2025

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Amesbury ☘️

Congratulations to Brooke and Heather for becoming  Employee(s) of the Month for January!"They go above and beyond for b...
02/26/2025

Congratulations to Brooke and Heather for becoming Employee(s) of the Month for January!

"They go above and beyond for both patients and colleagues. Their vigilance and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated and is what led them to save a patient's life!"

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT!Carbohydrates get a bad reputation sometimes. However, the most important thing to remembe...
02/20/2025

Happy Hump Day from Holmes PT!

Carbohydrates get a bad reputation sometimes.

However, the most important thing to remember about carbs is that they give us ENERGY! And who doesn't want to have more energy?!

They also:
- Help with tissue repair for both big and small injuries
- Help with wound healing
- Help with our immune system to build white blood cells and right off infections

The bigger question at times is how do we maximize that energy? This is something your PT can happily help you with! Fueling for a run? Breastfeeding baby? Recovering from a surgery?

Reach out to our clinics today to discuss your PT needs!

Happy Hump Day! Let’s talk about protein and its role relative to injury recovery. -Protein is vital to muscle rebuildin...
02/17/2025

Happy Hump Day!

Let’s talk about protein and its role relative to injury recovery.

-Protein is vital to muscle rebuilding and repair. So, if you are working to get stronger, protein is a big piece of the puzzle.
-Protein also has a major role in bone health and can help with calcium absorption. Any concerns with osteoporosis? We talk a lot about calcium and vitamin D in our diet, but protein is important too.
-Did you have a recent surgery? Protein has a role in producing collagen which helps with wound healing and scar formation.
-Overall, protein should account for 10-35% of your total daily calories

Your PT or PTA can talk more about specific recommendations based on your age, gender or other medical conditions.

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191 Elm Street
Salisbury, MA
01952

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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