Welcome Will Austin!
We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to our PT PROGRESSION family, William (Will) Austin! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Will as he adds to our team of dedicated physical therapists.
Will brings a wealth of expertise and experience to PT Progression, specializing in manual therapy, return to sport programs, strength and conditioning, and dry needling. With his diverse skill set, Will is well-equipped to provide exceptional care and support to our clients.
Will graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelors of Rehabilitation Science in 2013, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014.
Will is certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and holds advanced certifications in Functional Dry Needling, Blood Flow Restriction, Graston Technique, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment. He regularly attends advanced courses and certifications to continue learning and improve his practice.
Interested in reaching out to Will? Will is available to see you for anything from rehabilitating an acute injury to personal training to prevent future injuries. He is available for an email consultation at waustin@ptprogression.com
We also would like to take a quick second to thank all of you for your trust, partnership, and support over the past year. We are thrilled to celebrate our first year in South Natick, and we owe our success to each one of you.
Wishing you health and wellness,
"So, What do you do?"
“So, what do you do?”
It’s a standard question we’ve all been asked, typically by someone trying to break the ice in a conversation. I was recently asked this question at a party and, honestly, I wasn’t sure exactly how to respond. Without elaborating, I said, “I’m a physical therapist.”
The gentleman I was speaking with nodded his head, indicating that he was familiar with the profession. “You must work with a lot of people after they have surgery, right?” he replied. In my head, I knew this didn’t completely encapsulate what I do; in fact, it really wasn’t an accurate description at all. “How do I answer this?” I thought to myself.
“Well,” I said, “I work with highly motivated, middle-aged individuals who are in pain, or who have a history of pain, and help them live a more active, fulfilling life.”
He looked at me quizzically, and I could tell that he was slightly confused. His concept of physical therapy didn’t come close to matching what I had just described. This brief exchange got me thinking about how best to describe what I do.
At PT PROGRESSION, we are physical therapists by training. We look at movement and improve it through a combination of hands-on techniques and therapeutic exercises.
But what we have to offer here is so much more than that. To lead a healthier and more fulfilling life, the requirements are greater.
That’s why we take a holistic approach. While moving well is essential, it’s also essential to improve your overall fitness through strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
It’s not uncommon for us to perform a joint mobilization on someone’s hip, coach them through a dumbbell squat, and encourage them during a conditioning circuit, all within the same session.
It’s also not uncommon for us to discuss sleep and recovery strategies, nutritional considerations, and stress management techniques. We believe that it takes a comprehensive plan to live a life that’s more active, healthy, and fulfilling.
At PT PROGRESSION, our unique approach is designed to help you live that life.
By Conor Nordengren
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Huge shout out to Reilly for making this happen!!!!