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Move Forward PT

Physical Therapy

in South Portland

, Maine

Therapist Category: Physical Therapy

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About Move Forward PT

Move Forward PT is a physical therapy practice in South Portland, Maine, located at 85 E Street in the Millcreek area. The clinic presents itself as a small, locally owned practice focused on helping people move beyond new injuries, ongoing pain, surgery recovery, and activity limitations. Its website highlights one-on-one care with a physical therapist for 45 to 60 minute visits, a hands-on style of treatment, and individualized programs built around each person’s needs and goals. The practice also emphasizes helping patients become more independent over time so they can stay active, healthy, and confident outside the clinic.

The clinic’s services include post-surgical rehabilitation, pain assessment, dry needling, vestibular therapy, laser therapy, radial pressure wave treatment, functional movement screening, sports injury care, pickleball and tennis injury treatment, and support for balance and fall concerns. The site describes treatment for issues such as dizziness, vertigo, balance disorders, chronic pain, orthopedic problems, and sports-related injuries, with a strong focus on restoring movement, function, and safe return to activity. Move Forward PT is owned by Dr. Kimberly Nappi, MPT, DPT, who says her work centers on helping people get back to the activities that matter to them. Her profile notes special interests in vestibular therapy, dry needling, functional movement screening, and injury reduction for racquet sport athletes. The team also includes Kim Pelletier, PTA, whose background includes outpatient, long-term, and acute rehab settings; Jackson Wilson, an Admin/PT Aide with a kinesiology and exercise science background; and Alyssa Stanley, an Admin/PT Aide and exercise science student working toward a doctoral degree in physical therapy. Overall, the website presents the practice as a personalized, movement-focused clinic that blends hands-on care, exercise-based treatment, and performance-minded rehabilitation.

Conditions Treated, Specialties & Treatment Types

Who they treat: General Family

Conditions Treated:

Ankle Sprains Arthritis and Joint Degeneration Balance Disorders and Vertigo Bursitis Chronic Pain Muscle Strains Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Rotator Cuff Injury Sports Injuries Tendonitis and Tendinopathy

Clinical Focuses:

Balance and Fall Prevention Chronic Pain Management Concussion Rehab Functional Movement Retraining Mobility and Flexibility Training Orthopedic Rehabilitation Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Return to Sport Conditioning Sports Performance and Injury Prevention Vestibular and Balance Therapy

Treatment Types:

Balance Training Dry Needling Exercise Prescription Flexibility and Stretching Therapy Manual Therapy Posture Retraining Return to Sport Programs

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Contact Details & Directions

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+1 207-835-3312

85 E St, South Portland, ME 04106

Open Hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 08:00 – 18:00

Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:00

Thursday: 08:00 – 18:00

Friday: 07:00 – 17:00

Saturday: Closed

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Accessibility & Features:

Appointment required Appointments recommended Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Restroom Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

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Avg Google Review Rating: 5

Google Review Count: 61

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Frequently Asked Questions

Move Forward PT describes its care as one-on-one treatment with a physical therapist, typically lasting 45 to 60 minutes. The clinic says it uses hands-on care and creates a personalized program based on each patient's needs and goals, with an emphasis on helping people become more independent over time.

The website highlights care for post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, pickleball and tennis injuries, dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, chronic pain, and other orthopedic concerns. It also notes services such as pain assessment, dry needling, vestibular therapy, laser therapy, radial pressure wave treatment, and functional movement screening.

The site says vestibular therapy is used for dizziness, vertigo, and balance-related issues tied to the inner ear or vestibular system. Treatment begins with a detailed evaluation and then moves into a customized exercise plan that may include balance, posture, eye movement, and head movement exercises, along with a home program.

Yes. Move Forward PT lists post-operative rehabilitation as a specialty and says these programs are designed to help patients regain mobility, strength, and function after procedures such as joint replacement, spinal surgery, or soft tissue repair. The website also notes that treatment may include strengthening, flexibility work, and balance-focused rehabilitation.

According to the website, the clinic accepts most insurances. Patients can use the online Book Appointment link, call the office at (207) 835-3312, email info@moveforwardpts.com, or visit the clinic at 85 E Street in South Portland, Maine.

The clinic is solely owned by Dr. Kimberly Nappi, MPT, DPT. Her profile says she has worked in physical therapy for 15 years before starting her own practice, and it highlights special interests in vestibular therapy, dry needling, functional movement screening, and helping racquet sport athletes improve performance while lowering injury risk.

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