Karen Poplaski received her Bachelor of Science from the University of New England in 2000 and followed on for her Master of Physical Therapy in 2001. She has spent her whole career as an outpatient physical therapist. She has been the owner of Bodywise Physical Therapy since 2007.
Karen treats patients of all ages and orthopedic conditions. Her treatment focuses on advanced orthopedic manual skills, functional exercise, and patient education. Karen has been certified in dry-needling since 2016 and uses this treatment technique for numerous acute and chronic conditions. Karen’s dedication to patient care is evident through the personal care and attention she provides her patients.
Ryan Poplaski received his BS from the University of New England in 2000 and Master of Physical Therapy in 2001. Ryan has been the owner of Bodywise Physical Therapy since 2007. He has spent most of his career working in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine.
Ryan’s extensive knowledge allows him to work with patients from acute injury and post-operative care returning them to pre-injury status. Ryan focuses on a combination of manual therapy, patient education, and functional exercise to get patients back to their optimal level. Ryan has received advanced training in the foot, spine, and more recently SI joint dysfunction. Ryan’s dedication to the field of physical therapy is evident in his desire to return his patients to their previous activities.
Don’t have time for a lengthy rehab? Return to activity sooner and with less pain. Laser therapy means quicker healing, less medication, and pain free treatments that work.
Our Class IV Summus Laser Therapy is an FDA cleared therapeutic treatment that manages pain and inflammation while accelerating tissue regeneration. Laser energy increases circulation, drawing water, oxygen, and nutrients to the damaged area. This creates an optimal healing environment that reduces inflammation, swelling, muscle spasm, stiffness and pain.
Do you have swelling in the arms or legs due to a disruption of lymph fluid? Have you had surgery to remove your lymph nodes in the underarm, groin, or pelvic area? Are you having trouble wearing clothing or jewelry due to swelling? Do you experience weakness, numbness, pain, or swelling because of cancer treatment? We can help you be more comfortable and feel so much better. We will listen to you and respect your concerns. Our Certified Lymphedema Specialist trained in Complex Lymphatic Therapy can help control the swelling and get you back to activity again.
Are you experiencing pain, numbness, burning, tingling, or loss of feeling because of neuropathy? It is estimated that 42.5 million Americans suffer from neuropathy with few good solutions. Pain That Changes Lives The pain and loss of function that some experience with neuropathy is so significant that their quality of life is dramatically reduced.
It is not uncommon for some to
- Entirely lose feeling in their feet and hands
- Frequently fall because of loss of sensation
- Suffer debilitating pain that limits their enjoyment of life
Don’t Ignore Your Neuropathy
If left untreated, neuropathy can develop into a serious disorder and lead to permanent nerve damage.
Bodywise now offers spinal manipulation, or “high velocity low amplitude thrust manipulation”
These techniques utilize a rapid impulse, or thrust, in order to achieve a gaping and subsequent cavitation of the target joint. Joint cavitation is accompanied by an audible release recognized as a ‘popping’, or ‘cracking’, sound.
Manipulation is used to facilitate movement, decrease/ relieve pain, increase circulation, relax muscles and improve muscle function. This technique coupled with exercise and other manual techniques has been proven to improve mobility and enhance results of physical therapy.
These manipulations are preformed by a physical therapist who has received additional training through the Spinal Manipulation Institute to ensure safe and effective treatment.
Bodywise Physical Therapy & Wellness is experienced with helping people recover from workplace injuries in a timely manner. It also eliminates the need for potentially harmful prescription medications or surgery in many cases. At Bodywise Physical Therapy we use the most cutting-edge methods of pain management, increased mobility, and overall well-being. Our skilled and knowledgeable physical therapists will create a personalized care plan tailored to your specific needs, as well as assist you in avoiding injury through good work performance measures. We work with your doctors and insurance to obtain your maximal recovery but because we are independent, we always work for you. This means that we will help you navigate the process and be an advocate for your full recovery.
Let us guide you to recovery. Bodywise is the best stop for physical therapy after surgery. Studies have shown that therapeutic exercise after surgery will help postoperative outcomes by improving your ability to return to normal activities.
Trusted by millions to jumpstart healting and reduce pain.
Bodywise is now certified to provide dry needling. Needling is a treatment that uses thin filament like needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate the underlying tissue It is used in the management of nerve pain, muscle tightness and joint movement issues. Dry needling is an effective treatment for many types of long lasting pain without many side effects. Although there is some minor discomfort, it is usually followed by a reduction of pain and improvement in function. This service is covered by most insurances but is also offered on a fee for service basis.
A treatment that has stood the testaments of time. Like professional athletes, utilize cupping to get your body ready for a return to activity.
This is an ancient form of medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, swelling, relaxation, increased blood flow, and as a type of deep-tissue release.
Worried about back surgery? Try this first before going under the knife. Want your back to feel younger again? Spinal decompression allows more movement with less discomfort.
Our spinal program continues to be a success with our patients. To speed recovery for these patients, Bodywise has added a targeted spinal decompression unit to the clinic. This is a machine that decompresses the intervertebral space, relieving pressure to the vertebral structures and providing a negative pressure to the disc, allowing reduction of a disc bulge or herniation. This machine allows us to target the specific vertebrae level (either cervical or lumbar) involved with the patient’s problem.
This treatment has been approved by the FDA and is proven to help with acute and chronic spinal conditions. In addition to being able to treat all the lumbar vertebrae specifically, we can also target specific cervical levels using this machine.
Return to the activities you love and get freedom from pain with IASTM.
Bodywise is proud to provide an instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) technique called Graston. The Graston technique enables physical therapists to detect and effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions, as well as improve joint range of motion.
Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization is accepted nationwide by elite athletes and everyday patients, as one of the most effective treatments for rehabilitation and range of motion maintenance, especially when combined with other treatment modalities such as exercise.
Have you ever had trouble with balance or dizziness? This can be attributed to a disturbance in the balance system of the body. This often leads to dizziness, nausea, or even falls and injury. Fortunately, these symptoms are usually not permanent and can be treated through vestibular therapy to address your specific needs, your therapist will create a vestibular therapy plan that is custom to you. A vestibular therapy treatment with one of our doctors usually includes much more complex vestibular physical therapy exercises than simply standing on one foot.
Our specialists are doctors with advanced certifications in balance, vestibular, and concussion management. Come to Bodywise Physical Therapy and see the difference in being treated by an expert in this field.
