Thank you for visiting my new Internet Site

    Phone:  781 942-1410   or   Email: KMBarryDPT@PTServices.comcastbiz.net  

As a progressive and dynamic physical therapy provider, I want to give you the opportunity to stay in touch with me. Presently, my web site is still under construction.  I am making an effort to present you with the entire spectrum of what I offer as soon as possible. At this point I can provide you with information  about my practice, my tenure and my contact  information.   The emphasis of this website will be to highlight all of  the physical therapy services available here and provide you with some helpful health tips.                                                                                                               --Kathy Barry

Please come back and check this site later as construction nears completion.

In the meantime you can reach me at 781 942-1410 and by fax at 781 942-8748. 

I am looking forward to hearing from you. You can also contact me at my e-mail address: KMBarryDPT@PTServices.comcastbiz.net.

If you are not familiar with me or Physical Therapy Services and your first contact with me is online: I would be pleased to hear from you! Please let me know what your needs and questions are, as I am more than happy to help.

In brief, you should know the following about me: My practice was established in November 1989 and I have been responsible for providing individual physical therapy care ever since. My specialty is in the area out-patient physical therapy including orthopedics and sports medicine. My patients particularly value individualized care which I directly provide. 

Physical Therapy Services of Dr. Kathleen M. Barry is located at 1321 Main Street, Reading, MA 01867    and at    3 Woodland Road, Suite 318, Stoneham MA 02180.

Biographical Sketch
Kathleen M. Barry, PT, DPT

Background and Experience

Dr. Kathleen Barry received her post graduate Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in January 2006. She had earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Lowell graduating in 1981. She is board certified in Massachusetts.  She opened her solo physical therapy practice in 1989.  Prior to this, Kathleen was Assistant Director of Rehabilitation Services at New England Memorial Hospital, Stoneham, Massachusetts having been Clinical Specialist and Supervisor of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Clinical Coordinator of Continuing Education, and Acting Chief of Physical Therapy. 

During her tenure, Kathleen developed many physical therapy programs and clinics including a Surgical Day Care Pre-operative Teaching program, a Back program, an Orthotic and Lenox Hill Brace Clinic, a Sports Medicine Evaluation and Treatment Clinic, an Injury Prevention for the Medical Caregiver lecture series, and started the use of T.E.N.S in electro-analgesia for labor and delivery.

Kathleen’s current professional interests include treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction with low level laser light (LLLT), myofascial release (MFR), electro-acupuncture with Micro Electrical Nerve Stimulation (MENS), electro-analgesia in labor and delivery.  Specialty areas include pediatric rheumatology, sports medicine, spinal therapy and general orthopedic care.  She is certified by The Langer Biomechanics Group to evaluate and cast for orthotics.  Kathleen is an active member of the National and Local APTA and belongs to the Orthopedic and Private Practice sections.

Publications/Lectures:

Kathleen has published an article: “Runner’s Knee: Causes and Prevention” in the City Man’s Running Guide to Boston” in 1986.  She was a guest lecturer at the 2001 Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation’s Annual Conference – Juvenile Arthritis speaking on “Exercise and the JA Patient”.  She has been able to introduce TENS for labor and delivery to obstetricians and midwives.  Kathleen has appeared before many community groups speaking about general orthopedic and sports medicine conditions including common running and walking injuries,  leg pain in sports, and choosing the correct walking and running shoe, to name a few.