Cara H.
PT, DPT
Location: Bay State Physical Therapy – Braintree, MA
Cara H., PT, DPT grew up in Scituate, MA and attended Quinnipiac University where she received her B.S. in Health Sciences and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. At Quinnipiac, Cara worked at the fitness center for four years. She became interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy after being a patient at a young age herself for various sports injuries.
Cara has been with Bay State Physical Therapy at the Weymouth Club since 2019. Her previous clinical experiences include multiple outpatient orthopedic settings, including BSPT, and an inpatient rehabilitation facility. She works with patients of all ages and treats all musculoskeletal conditions. She has a special interest in concussion/vestibular, joint replacements, and sports related injuries. Her passion for physical therapy started at a young age after multiple sports related injuries and concussions becoming a patient herself. Cara is certified in Dry Needling and an APTA credentialed clinical instructor who enjoys teaching doctorate level students from various schools. She is passionate about becoming a lifelong learner and takes continuing education courses to stay updated with the current evidence-based practices.
When not at work, Cara loves to spend time with her family, friends, and her dog Bruno. She enjoys spinning, outdoor biking, weight lifting, and rowing. She also is a football fan.
Cara’s philosophy: “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states” -Carol Welch
Conditions
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
- Arm Fractures
- Arm Nerve Injuries
- Arm Sprains and Strains
- Arthritis
- Back Compression Fractures
- Back Post-Surgery Rehab
- Back Sprains and Strains
- Bulging or Herniated Disc
- Compression Fractures
- Degenerative Back Diseases
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty Walking
- Foot or Ankle Post-Surgery Rehab
- Foot or Ankle Sprains or Strains
- Head and Neck Post-Surgery Rehab
- Head and Neck Radiating Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain and Thigh Pain
- Hip Post-Surgery Rehab
- Hip Sprains and Strains
- Instability
- Knee Pain
- Knee Post-Surgery Rehab
- Knee Sprains and Strains
- Knee Tendonitis
- Labral Tear
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Tears
- Lower Back Pain
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Tears
- Meniscus Injury
- Mid-Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Osteoarthritis of the Hip
- Osteoporosis
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Poor Balance or Risk of Falling
- Poor Posture and Forward Head Syndrome
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tears
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica and Radiating Back Pain
- Shoulder Dislocation or Instability
- Shoulder Fractures
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Post-Surgery Rehab
- Shoulder Sports Injuries
- Shoulder Sprains and Strains
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
- Total Hip Replacement and Partial Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Trochanteric Bursitis
- Whiplash
Services
- Cupping
- Dry Needling
- Ergonomics
- IASTM
- Joint Mobilization
- Kinesio Taping
- Manual Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Post-Surgical Rehab
- Pre-Surgical Rehab
- Return to Sport Functional Training
- Therapeutic Activities
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Trigger Point Therapy