#BetterFaster

Empower yourself with strategies to move better and finding the time to get moving.

Join Performance Physical Therapy's CEO, Michelle Collie with guests Dr. Kayleigh Melroy, Dr. Brendan Boyle, and Dr. Jordan Madigan for a live, interactive presentation on how to stay healthy and move better during the holiday season. This team of experts will answer your questions and reveal how movement can make a difference in your mental health, weight loss, and pain management.

Future Olympian hopefuls Aaron Dinzio and Brian Crimmins, will join Jon Barnes, a competitive runner and coach for 60 years will provide guidance and answer your questions to increase your joy of running.

The New England sunshine inspires us all to swim! Join open water swimming enthusiast Mike Garr and swimmer Emma Carpenter to provide guidance and answer your questions on improving your swimming technique, speed, and endurance. Save the Bay is a wonderful event we can now take part in virtually to support our natural resources that allow not just swimming but many other pastimes that involve the water.

Join Ian Penman, horticulturist extraordinaire to learn top techniques and tips on fine gardening. #BetterFasterLIVE

Physical Therapist and Community & Athletics Officer, Dr. Brian Hay joins Dr. Michelle Collie in the golf-themed episode of #BetterFaster. They discuss the reasons why golfers sustain injuries and what makes the game of golf so popular with people around the world.

Rhode Runner’s Patrick Moulton and Eric Lonergan join Dr. Michelle Collie in this episode of the #BetterFaster COVID-19 series. They discuss what makes the perfect running shoe, how to run while social distancing, and what type of clothing is best to avoid blisters and chafing. They also give advice for new runners and explain ways to stay motivated.

Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by Dr. John Czerwein of University Orthopedics in another episode of our COVID-19 series. They discuss how University Orthopedics has embraced telehealth and Dr. Czerwein shares his insight on its future in the realm of orthopedic surgery. They also discuss ways for patients to manage their pain during quarantine and encourage them to start communicating with their physicians.

In today’s episode of #BetterFaster, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by physical therapist, Dr. Ross Levine, owner of Providence City Soccer, Jason Rego, and student-athlete, Tim Higginson. They discuss how the pandemic has impacted their ability to participate in combat and team sports and how they are getting creative with their exercise routines. They also talk about the importance of mental health during this isolating time and how keeping a routine can help maintain a feeling of normalcy.

Owner of CORE Studios, Denise Chakoian, and instructors, Kelly Ryan and Carli Kabilyo join Dr. Michelle Collie to talk about how people’s attitudes toward exercise and community have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic.  They discuss how exercise influences mental health and the importance of staying active to help combat the daily anxiety that most people are facing.

Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by the owner of Providence Pilates, Cheryl Turnquist, and instructor, Amie Cunha to discuss the transition of in-studio to virtual Pilates classes. They discuss how this has encouraged their community in a time of need and how it impacts the way people view exercise. They also speak to the importance of exercise for mental health and how the COVID-19 pandemic may influence the setup for future Pilates classes.