FAQs

  • Flowstate Physiotherapy is located at 91 Harvey St, Ste 2 in Cambridge, MA. The clinic has free parking on site, and is just a 10 minute walk from Alewife Station (red line).

    Please note that Flowstate Physiotherapy is located on the second floor with stair access only. To ensure accessibility, we also offer home visits and telehealth sessions.

  • Yes! We have free on-site parking available for clients at our Cambridge, MA location. We’re also about a 10 minute walk from Alewife Station (Red Line).

  • Flowstate Physiotherapy provides physical therapy for injuries and pain involving muscles, bones, and nerves throughout  the body. Some of the most common issues we treat are low back pain, sciatica, hip pain, neck pain, headaches, bone stress injuries, shin splints, ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, hamstring strains, and knee pain. If you’re having pain affecting how you move, chances are we can help you.

    Our patients are endurance athletes, including runners, cyclists, triathletes and hikers. Most of our patients have full and busy lives between work, family, and friends but view exercise as an integral part of their day. Whether you are hoping to PR in your next race or want to be able to practice Pilates regularly so that you can keep in shape, we are here to make sure you get back to your goals feeling 100% better.

    We also provide pelvic floor physical therapy, which means we treat urinary incontinence (leakage), urgency, pelvic pain, and tailbone pain that many athletes deal with. If you experience leakage with your workouts or are having pelvic pain that is affecting your quality of life: we can help.

  • Yes! Our team specializes in working with runners in Cambridge, MA and the greater Boston area, from beginners who are just starting to run to experienced marathoners.

    We help runners with injury rehab, injury prevention, and with recovery. Common issues we treat are bone stress injuries (stress fracture or stress reaction), knee pain, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and hip pain.

    Our approach goes beyond just treating symptoms. We assess your running gait, strength, mobility, and training habits to understand why the issue developed and what needs to change so you can keep running consistently.

    Whether you're dealing with an injury or looking to stay ahead of one during training, we create a personalized plan to help you run stronger and with more confidence.

  • Our Golf Swing Analysis is designed for golfers in Cambridge, MA and the greater Boston area of all skill levels including recreational players to more competitive golfers.

    We work with golfers who are dealing with pain, noticing inconsistencies in their swing, or simply looking to improve performance. Common issues we see include back pain, hip stiffness, and shoulder discomfort.

    Our approach goes beyond swing mechanics. We assess your mobility, strength, and movement patterns alongside your swing to understand how your body may be influencing your performance.

    Whether you’re trying to play without discomfort or improve consistency and power, we create a personalized plan to help you move better so your swing can follow.

  • Pelvic floor physical therapy treats weakness, dysfunction, and pain of the structures that make up your pelvic floor. These structures include muscles and ligaments, which are key components of your core.

    The pelvic floor is responsible for proper bowel and bladder function and supports pelvic organs, including the bladder and uterus.

    Common issues treated with pelvic floor therapy include urinary incontinence (leakage), urinary urgency, diastasis recti, pelvic pain, and bowel dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction is often a contributing factor to hip and low back pain as well.

  • Your first visit is a 60-minute, one-on-one evaluation at our Cambridge, MA clinic. We’ll discuss your history and goals, then assess your movement, strength, and mobility to understand what’s contributing to your symptoms.

    Depending on your needs, this may include a running gait analysis or golf swing analysis. You’ll leave with a clear plan, including treatment, exercises, and next steps so you know exactly how to move forward.

  • No! Physical therapists in Massachusetts have full direct access. You do not need a referral to be evaluated or treated for mobile physical therapy in Boston, Somerville, and Cambridge, MA.

  • At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of individualized one-on-one care.

    Unfortunately, over the years, insurance companies have made this model nearly impossible to do by placing strict guidelines over what they will and will not pay for and by lowering reimbursement rates. This forces clinics to try and see as many patients as possible in order to make a profit and keep the doors open.

    To maintain our high standards of service to our patients, we do not take insurance directly so that we can treat the way that we feel is best based on the most up-to-date research, our clinical expertise, and your personal needs.

    However, if you have insurance and wish to use it, we can provide you with a Superbill to submit an out-of-network claim for reimbursement from your insurance company. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement.

    We also accept HSA/FSA cards.

    Please ask if you have further questions regarding this, and we will be happy to help guide you through this process the best we can.

  • Sometimes complete rest from an activity is necessary, but often that is not the case. At Flowstate Physiotherapy, we will do everything we can to keep you doing what you love during your rehab process. With our thorough examinations and years of experience, our physical therapists will be able to guide you through determining how to do this without setting you back in your recovery process.

  • The number of physical therapy treatments varies greatly depending on the type and severity of the injury, how long it has been going on, and the individual person and circumstances. Your physical therapist will discuss recommendations for frequency of follow up after your evaluation.

  • No! While we do treat orthopedic injuries at Flowstate Physiotherapy, we also see clients for non-injury related services including training and race recovery, maintenance manual therapy, and running gait analysis to optimize your running mechanics.

  • We recommend you wear comfortable clothes that you can move in. It’s also best if we can have easy access to the area we are treating. For example, if you have knee pain, wear shorts or pants that you can easily pull up above your knee, or if you have shoulder or neck pain, wear a tank top or sports bra.

  • Physical therapy should not increase your pain or make your injury worse. However, muscle soreness and achiness or fatigue is a normal and expected response from starting a new exercise program. These symptoms should not last more than 24-48 hours and should not increase the pain you are seeking help for.

    If you do have an increase in pain following treatment, contact your physical therapist immediately so they can address it and modify your treatment plan.

  • No, run coaching is strictly for performance and does not address any pain or injury needs. If you have pain or an injury, you will need to be seen for a physical therapy visit.

  • Flow state or flow is defined as a state of being where you are completely immersed in what you are doing, to the point where you may not notice the passage of time. Commonly referred to as being “in the zone,” it’s a state that is longed to be reached in sport, especially endurance athletes when pushing themselves to reach their full potential.