Jason Myerson, DPT, DMT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist & Certified Orthopedic Specialist

Jason Myerson is a Physical Therapist and a Certified Orthopedic Specialist. He is affiliated with Performance Physical Therapy & Wellness with clinics located in Connecticut. He serves as adjunct faculty in the Physical Therapy Department at Quinnipiac University. Jason specializes in helping active people get back to hobbies, activities, and sports they love while utilizing an integrated approach to wellness. He holds an MA in Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Arcadia University. He is Residency and Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Therapy, achieved a Doctorate in Manual Therapy (DMT) and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT).

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How to

Flex Your Back

Flexing your back can help you work and engage your core during exercise. It can also be a great way to show off your muscles while taking photos. Flexing your back is easy with a few simple movements and some precision....

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Read with Good Posture

If you’ve ever sat up after getting lost in a good book for a few hours and discovered that your neck, back, or legs were sore, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get caught up in your reading and end up shifting into ...

How to

Get Rid of Arthritis Pain

Arthritis can be painful, but you don't have to put up with it. Whether you have osteoarthritis from wear and tear of your joints or the autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, there is pain relief. The key is trying s...

How to

Stop Slouching

Modern comforts and busy schedules have made it all too easy to slouch. Slouching can cause major health problems over time, including headaches, pulled muscles, and back pain. Prolonged slouching also leads to musculosk...

How to

Diagnose a Torn Calf Muscle

Calf strains and injuries are common, especially amongst athletes. One of the most debilitating and nagging of sports injuries is the torn calf muscle. A big issue with this injury is that is it hard to distinguish from ...

How to

Relax Muscles

After a long, hard day it can be hard to unwind, especially if your muscles are tight or tense. You may have pulled them while exercising or just strained them from too much movement during the day. The good news is that...

How to

Sleep With Lower Back Pain

Millions of people suffer from lower back pain as a result of factors such as work, exercise, excessive standing, or chronic conditions. Your lower vertebrae, or lumbar region, is prone to pain and muscle exhaustion. One...