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Patient First helps their clients recover faster so they can get back on the field with confidence. Patient First provides their patients with physical therapy to recover from their injuries quickly and comfortably. We are one the few unique facilities in the greater Boston area that combines Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy to get you out of pain fast and on with your life!

Patient First offers their clients the right services for the fastest and most reliable solution. Taping injuries is a great way to prevent future damage and help you perform while the injury is not fully healed.
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Chiropractic Physician and owner of Patient First Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Waltham, Dr Caddoo specialized in the evaluation, treatment and conservative management of Sports Injury. His hands-on approach to care is focused on restoring normal function and keeping athletes active in their sport.
Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit the permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. They restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident victims, and individuals with disabling conditions such as low-back pain, arthritis, heart disease, and cerebral palsy.
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat musculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Active release technique can be used effectively to evaluate the function of the muscles, fasciae, tendons, ligaments and nerves surrounding the affected area. Dysfunctional or abnormal tissues are then treated by the application of proper tension to the dysfunctional area with specific motion. Treat involved structures, by reducing contraction and tension in the muscles, and helping to restore proper movement and function.
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Scott Greenwood
Sep 02, 2021
To start my mother who is 65+ went here, she had Andrew as her therapist when he wasn't in she had Jess. Her experience was amazing and the outcome was to the best. About a year later I myself had shoulder issues. Upon my time Andrew was no longer there. I was suggested to have Jess. First impression the receptionist Laryssa was sweet, friendly and cheerful.

Always helpful to look into insurance questions and she is on top of her game on knowing what's covered and not covered. Jess was amazing friendly and was great asking follow up questions and suggested Gaston and dry needling for issues and for recovery. She informed me of certain risk (bruising or more pain at first, then should go away). She followed up asking questions of how the types of therapy was helping or not helping.

As any medical procedures or things you have to have a 2 way conversation with your therapist or doctor. They are not aware of how your body is reacting unless you tell them the truth and how you are feeling and the areas that are in pain. Jess was on top of this and was professional to make sure things were improving. She would ask on the pain level to ensure that it wasn't to much. Jess also was very friendly, respectful and caring to how physical therapy can be. This is what you want from a medical office is being thorough, friendly and considerate of your pain level. I highly recommend this practice.
Alyson Abramson
Aug 19, 2021
I have been going to Patient first for over 3 years and have had the best experiences with my physical therapist and the up front staff! Before going to Patient first I didn't believe PT would work, but their PT has changed my mind forever! They are the best!
I. Don'T. Sleep Ong
Jul 27, 2021
Jus slow I jus needed a psych for sports could've been finished an hour ago no kidding
Ulendar Chivayo
Nov 15, 2020
Maryellen is the best! Please, if anyone needs a chiropractor, I strongly recommend her. Had an awesome pain relief experience today! Bless her!
Erin Fragola
Mar 12, 2020
Dr. William Cadoo does amazing work. He is very attentive and takes the time to explain the treatments in a very logical and easy to understand manner. He's been very helpful in giving advice for between visits to help with recovery. Would recommend Patient First Chiropractic and especially Dr. Cadoo to anyone in need of a knowledgeable chiropractor.
Kris Mularski
Dec 22, 2019
Maryellen is the best chiropractor I've ever been to. She's extremely knowledgeable. I've since moved from the Waltham area but still drive 30 miles to see her.
Lee-Anna Vega
Dec 18, 2019
I've been several times to see Mary Ellen for back and hip issues. She's wonderful! I really like the ART technique, a little painful but so worth it. I always leave feeling so much better. The front desk staff is always accommodating and friendly.
Juan Santiago
Oct 27, 2019
After years of back and shoulder issues I went in to see Mary Ellen and she has worked wonders. She is amazing at what she does and the front desk is always friendly when you enter and very accommodating
Vinod Kumar
Sep 15, 2019
I had one of the worst experiences in getting appointment with this hospital. Firstly the front desk receptionist are very rude and not interested in listening to patients. They hardly receive calls and do not care to listen to voice mails and call back.
James Luckett
Jan 08, 2019
Don't let them do the Graston method with the stainless steel bars pressed really hard into you for physical therapy. It hurts like hell, leaves bruises and set me back rather than helping. Don't know about their other services. After my trauma with Graston Technique I did some research online on it. There is a website by the promoter of the stainless steel bars with impressive looking scientific papers posted.

I guess they figure most people won't read the papers and will assume they are favorable since they are posted. I read them. One of them was a meta-analysis where they combine the results of all available literature on the topic. Conclusion: No benefit above placebo. So, hurts you with no benefit. Then sends you a bill. Though I have not tried any of their other services, I have no faith in a practice that would use a discredited, harmful technique.
Adams Kakeeto
Dec 25, 2017
I was a student volunteer at this clinic doing my observational hours for PT school. The staff is great and I had a wonderful experience with the 3 physical therapists Ryan, Nicole and Andrew. They were all passionate about their work and treated people with respect. Best clinic in the area.