Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center

07/10/2025

🧬 Blog Spotlight: The CoQ10 Mystery
Ever wonder what happened to that powerhouse of the cell you learned about in biology class? 🧪

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) plays a crucial role in energy production and healthy aging—but levels decrease as we get older. In this new blog, Dr. Brian Magna breaks down why CoQ10 matters and how it could support:
✔️ Cellular energy & endurance
✔️ Heart health & blood pressure
✔️ Relief from statin-related muscle pain

Plus, learn about dosage tips, potential side effects, and what to ask your healthcare provider before supplementing.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/4eMADFo

Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, DPT, ATC Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vital antioxidant compound that helps the mitochondria produce energy….

07/07/2025

🎭 Blog Spotlight: Broadway Q&A with Dr. Meagan Robichaud

As a past Broadway tour season wrapped up, Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT, Director of Dance Medicine at Magna PT, shared an inside look at what it’s like providing backstage physical therapy for performers—right here in Connecticut!

In this Q&A, she breaks down:
✔️ How Magna PT partners with Neuro Tour to support Broadway shows
✔️ What a fast-paced 20-minute PT session backstage really looks like
✔️ The highs, challenges, and unique joy of working with touring performers

From the Bushnell to the Shubert, the Magna dance medicine team has helped keep casts performing at their best.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/PGdgF1Y

As the Broadway season finishes up for summer, we sit down with the Director of Dance Medicine and Avon Clinic Coordinator, Dr. Meagan…

07/03/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Blog Spotlight: 3 Ways to Improve Your Swing

Whether you play golf, baseball, or tennis—your swing depends on mobility, flexibility, and core strength. These repetitive motions can strain your shoulders, spine, and hips if you're not properly conditioned.

In this blog, we share 3 simple exercises to:
✔️ Improve thoracic spine mobility
✔️ Increase hip flexibility
✔️ Build core stability

Perfect for preventing injury and boosting your swing!

Magna PT is also a certified Golf Medicine Center, with tailored swing analysis + training using our indoor Net-Return System.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/H6hIhCk

Written By Jennifer Stawarz, MSPT Are you a baseball, tennis or golf player? These are just a few sports that require mobility,…

06/30/2025

🩰 Blog: Pointe Shoe Health

Dancing in “dead” pointe shoes? It’s more than uncomfortable—it could be risky. 🛑 Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT shares how worn shanks, softened boxes, and tight fits can lead to foot strain, ankle sprains, or even Achilles tendonitis.

Stay safe on stage—know when to retire your shoes and keep a backup pair ready.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉https://loom.ly/NkAWPRQ

Written by Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT There are many tools in a dancers toolbox such as foam roller, tape, our favorite water bottle and of…

06/27/2025

Blog: 🧊💥 To RICE or Not to RICE?

Think icing is the best go-to after injury? 🧊 Not so fast. Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT breaks down the evolution of injury care—from RICE to PEACE & LOVE—and why movement and heat might be better than that frozen bag of peas. 🦵🔥

Learn when icing still makes sense—and when it may actually slow your recovery.

🔗 Read the full blog and check out all our expert providers at Magna PT 👉 https://loom.ly/Jbntalg

Written by Dr. Meagan Robichaud, PT, DPT For as long as most of us can remember, the quick answer and solution to an acute soft tissue…

06/21/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: How’s your Turnout? A Dancers Guide to Alignment

Forcing your turnout may look pretty—but it could be damaging your body. In this new post, Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT of breaks down how misalignment affects your knees, ankles, back, and core 💥

✅ Learn where turnout should start
✅ Discover how proper improves stability
✅ Get tips to reduce pain and prevent injury on and off the stage

💬 Want support? Contact our team:
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]

📖 Read the full blog 👉https://loom.ly/piD2pRA

Raise of hands, how many of us have forced our turnout to attain that beautiful aesthetic of an 180 degree first position. All of our hands should be raised, I will admit I too have forced my turno…

06/18/2025

💡 Blog Spotlight: Great Stuff to Know Regarding Physical Therapy

Did you know physical therapists can often help you avoid costly surgeries, unnecessary imaging, and extended recovery times? care leads to faster relief, lower costs, and better outcomes for common conditions like back and knee pain.

✅ Seeing a PT first =
• Lower surgery & injection rates
• 50% savings in some cases
• Faster, accurate diagnosis (77% accuracy!)
• No referral needed in CT since 2005!

📚 Learn why choosing physical therapy first matters—for your health and your wallet.

📍 Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, PT, DPT, ATC
📖 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/iQZ22Vc

Written by Dr. Brian A. Magna, PT, DPT, ATC According to the most updated research in healthcare, musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are…

06/15/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: A Year in Review for Magna Dance Medicine

From Broadway backstage care to summer intensives and injury prevention workshops, that year was full of movement, education, and performance support for the 💃✨

🔹 Highlights include:
• for Dear Evan Hansen, Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof & more
• lectures at NEBT, Hartt, and Evjen Academy
• Partnership with The Dance Project
• Featured in Today Magazine!

👏 Big thanks to our Dance Medicine team supporting year-round!

📩 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/I-MBvN8

Dr. Meagan Robichaud and Dr. Laura Fetko spent a weekend at the CT Classic where they offered a parents seminar and then provided injury consultations for the dancers during the competition!

06/12/2025

🩰 Blog Spotlight: The Dance Stretch Series

Static stretching before dance class? ❌ Not ideal! In this new post, Dr. Laura Fetko, PT, DPT of explains why is better for warmups—and how static stretches can still help post-class 🧘‍♀️

Learn 6 expert-recommended stretches like the , , and to release tight hips, hamstrings, glutes, low back, and more 💪

📩 Questions? Contact our team:
Dr. Meagan Robichaud – [email protected]
Dr. Laura Fetko – [email protected]

🩰 Read the full blog 👉 https://loom.ly/tzIGCgM

True or False: A warm up can consist only of static stretching? The answer is false, stretching is important however, static stretching does not increase the blood flow needed to prepare the muscles for dancing. Dynamic stretching in this situation is more beneficial, static stretching when the musc...

06/10/2025

🌿 Blog Spotlight: Step Into Spring With Our New Longevity Walks!

Looking for a simple, social way to stay active in the ? Join Magna Physical Therapy & The Longevity Zone for free weekly in and —open to all ages and fitness levels! 🚶‍♂️🌞

✔️ Low-impact
✔️ Supports
✔️ Boosts & connection
✔️ Backed by licensed

These 45–60 minute walks are designed to help you feel your best—physically and mentally.

📅 Happening every Tuesday (3:30 PM) (Collinsville) & Thursday (9:30 AM) (Avon)
💬 Register by emailing Kathleen at [email protected]

🔗 Full blog + details 👉 https://loom.ly/h_1WanA

Looking for an easy, social way to stay active in the Farmington Valley?Magna Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Center has teamed up with The Longevity Zone to launch free weekly “Longevity Wa…

06/02/2025

🔹 New look, same trusted care.

Our revamped MagnaPT.com is live! We’ve streamlined everything so you can quickly:

Browse every service—from post-op and sports rehab to dance & golf medicine, dry needling, and more

Meet our licensed therapists in Avon & Canton and see exactly how they can help you

Take it for a spin and let us know what you think!
💬 Drop your feedback or suggestions in the comments (or DM us)—we’re listening.

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09/27/2024

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