Prescott Community Center

Dr. Jen Imperillo, the lead physical therapist for Neuro Critical Care at Lahey Hospital, will give an overview of the common injuries for runners including strains, exercises, and how to get better! Dr. Jen is an avid runner and holds a certification in Dry Needling. She will share her extended experience in injury prevention and discuss the benefits of dry needling to treat pain and muscle tightness.

Are you or someone you know facing the challenge of juggling work and family obligations while also caring for a family member, a new child, or managing your own serious medical condition? The Commonwealth’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program provides temporary income replacement and job protections to eligible workers when they need it most. PFML is available to those who are welcoming a new child into their family, are struck by a serious illness or injury, need to take care of an ill or ailing relative, and for certain military considerations. We'll talk about how you or your family member can take paid family leave for up to 26 weeks in a benefit year and how that can be structured to best meet your individual needs. In addition, we'll look at the benefits of taking leave and the positive impact it can have for you and your family. Please join us to learn more about this important program, including eligibility, benefits, and how to apply. Prescott Community Center is delighted to co-host this FREE program with the Council of Aging and Groton Neighbors.

Do you love receiving deep tissue massage? Are you looking for an effective, natural, low cost way to manage your own aches and pains? In this workshop, you will learn targeted self massage techniques to address pain and movement restrictions. Using a variety of pliable but dense rubber balls and other tools, you will be able to give yourself a therapeutic deep tissue massage for immediate relief of chronic soft tissue issues, such as stiffness, trigger points, and muscle tension, while also providing stress relief and relaxation. By the end of each workshop, each of which targets a different pain pattern, you will be empowered to manage your own pain, improve your mobility, recover from your physical activities, or address repetitive overuse issues. By learning self-massage, you will gain a new understanding of your body from the inside out. You will love this new addition to your self care toolbox. WORKSHOP TOPICS: Mar 2 - HEADACHES + NECK PAIN: Using gentle tools, you will learn to address some of the restrictions and imbalances that can help relieve the intensity or frequency of migraines, headaches, and neck pain. Apr 6 - DESK WORKERS: In this workshop, you will learn to address the areas of the body that get most tight, painful, or stiff when you work at a computer or have to sit for long periods regularly -- especially, lower back, upper back, and neck. Jun 1- AGE 55+: In this workshop, you will learn to improve your general mobility and circulation, and reduce muscle tension and stiffness, with modified techniques that are more gentle and accessible -- no need to get down to the floor! NOTE: This is a wellness course, not a substitute for medical evaluation, diagnosis, or advice. Please bring a yoga mat and massage balls (optional). Massage balls are optional, they can be provided or purchased at the workshop. Here is what they are saying about Jamie's Self Massage course: "Jamie was a great teacher. Really delivered what was promised. I would take another class with her." "What I enjoyed about this workshop was the individual attention given to each persons specific needs." "I really enjoyed using the balls to find pressure points to relax muscles." "Jamie provided excellent individualized instruction to help relieve shoulder and neck pain."

Dr. Jennifer Imperillo is a physical therapist who specializes in vertigo and dizziness. She has worked at Lahey in the acute care and emergency department to help people with dizziness. If you are having dizziness which is a spinning sensation with rolling in bed or getting out of bed in the morning this is the class for you! This type of dizziness only lasts less than a minute at a time and then goes away but will come and go. The program will review the causes of dizziness and how they are treated today. Dr. Jennifer will discuss Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) exercises and activities that may improve balance and reduce vertigo.