Dr. Ryan Pegolo
- Spinal and joint adjustments for pain relief and mobility.
- Dry needling therapy for muscle trigger point relief.
- Soft tissue mobilization and myofascial tension release.
- Gait and biomechanical evaluation for injury prevention.
- Return-to-play rehabilitation and athletic performance care.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Achieve Improved Motion
370 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT, 06477-3534
Dr. Pegolo received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from the University of Bridgeport (UB) graduating with Cum Laude honors. He completed the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) parts I, II, III, IV, and PT, becoming recognized as a chiropractic physician. He is currently licensed and registered as a chiropractor in the State of Connecticut. Ryan is also certified in dry needling therapy and completed his training through the Integrated Dry Needling Institute. Dr. Pegolo is also a certified and licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) through the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC). He completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) earning his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He has worked as an Athletic Trainer for North Haven High School and Quinnipiac Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, providing medical care for high school, collegiate, and interscholastic sports teams. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has worked as a strength coach for Jim Ronai’s Competitive Edge designing and coaching individual, team, and return-to-play programs. While attending graduate school at UB, Dr. Pegolo was an active member of the sports council, rehabilitation club, forward thinking chiropractic alliance club, and the human performance lab. In the human performance lab, he was trained in evaluating gait via motion analysis, and evaluating athletes for biomechanical deficiencies. While applying for various clinical rotations, Dr. Pegolo was chosen for a 10-week clinical rotation in the United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs hospital in Newington CT. He learned and gained valuable experience in co-managing patients in a multi-disciplinary setting along with diagnosing and treating complex clinical cases for veterans. He is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), Forward Thinking Chiropractic Alliance (FTCA), National Athletic Training Association (NATA), and National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, backpack, fishing, paddle-boarding, exercising, and spending time with his family and friends.
The initial evaluation includes a detailed assessment performed by a licensed chiropractic physician. This visit includes acquiring a thorough medical history, joint and muscle palpation, orthopedic, and neurological testing, and a functional movement assessment. Each patient receives an individualized treatment plan focused on their specific goals and objectives and can expect re-assessment checkpoints to measure progress. Treatment services are performed on the initial visit and may include spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), myofascial trigger point release (mTrP), instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization (IASTM), myofascial cupping, and/or rehabilitative exercise as deemed appropriate by the clinician.