Vital Movement Performance Physio

04/30/2026

We loooove to make it more complicated than it needs to be.

10/14/2025

Anything less and you’re selling yourself short.

05/19/2025

ACL rehab is more than just having a strong quad.

Getting back to the field is more than just passing a single leg hop test or Y balance.

Crossing the 10 month mark doesn’t mean you’re ready.

A comprehensive ACL rehab program has many parts. Being able to navigate through all phases and address all the qualities needed for an athlete to feel ready mentally and be ready physically to return to play is what separates good rehab from elite rehab.

The sad reality is the high percentage (35-45%) of athletes that tear their ACL and don’t make it back to the field.

This is a tough stat to read. Despite ACL tears being one of the most common injuries with some of the most research around it, we still see such wildly different approaches to treating it!

Don’t settle for care that doesn’t set you up to get you back on the field!

If you’re not sure if your rehab lives up, comment “GAMETIME” on this post and we’ll send you our ‘ACL Comeback Check’!

It’s a way to assess the quality of rehab you’re going through or about to go through (also great for if you completed ACL rehab in the past and you don’t feel like you reached the level you should have)!

03/07/2025

TMTSATLFTL

A story as old as time.

Too much too soon after too little for too long.

Whether it’s coming in hot with new year fitness goals, jumping into a pick up basketball game after years of not playing, or your pain went away after one or two sessions so you jumped back into crossfit class at Rx, the injury risk is higher.

For one, it’s frustrating. You set a goal or get stoked to jump into things and get met with a setback. In addition, it can lead to negative feedback loops and negative beliefs surrounding certain activities that are actually really great for your long term health.

Don’t let an injury stop you from reaching your goals and staying in your game because you weren’t ready for the demands of the task!

# backpain

10/15/2024

GUIDELINES MAKE FOR EASIER SLEDDING

Knowing what to do when pain or a flare-up hits allows for increased clarity and confidence

The pain stoplight is immensely helpful for this.

“Hey yo, Dan! What’s the pain stoplight?”

Glad you asked. It’s a systematized way to break down the pain level ranges, types and durations to adhere in deciding whether you’re good to go, need to stop, or modify/stay at the same spot in your training program.

But here’s the thing, it’s not a cookie cutter formula for every situation.

Each case is different therefore may need a different set of rules.

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08/05/2024

It’s ALWAYS the diagnosis.

Look imaging and all of its technology is amazing. Hands down.

But it’s too often the first thing we run for to be sure there’s nothing seriously wrong.

When you haven’t…

A. Sustained a trauma
B. Shown any red flags
C. TRULY failed conservative therapy
(a lot to unpack on C)

…knowing the exact tissue that’s hurt and slapping a diagnosis tag on it isn’t all that necessary.

It can add more stress or fear and honestly just eats up time that you could have started a recovery process.

As usual there is always nuance and this isn’t medical advice.

Seek out a high quality health care practitioner that will take the time to listen to you and understand your situation if you’re dealing with something that’s keeping you from your go to sports and activities.

07/26/2024

Taylor’s asking all the right questions.

07/18/2024

Bringing some cool tech into the mix to take your care to the next level.

Curious about how force players can elevate your performance or add value to your rehab?

Contact us today to learn more and schedule your assessment!

07/08/2024

We need a new default.

Too often prolonged rest is the default for any injury that isn’t going away after the first couple of days.

🚫 not medical advice 🚫

Get with a medical professional that will listen to you and guide you through pain with the understanding that the body is resilient and made to move.

06/14/2024

Not all quick fixes wear capes.

This one definitely doesn’t.

06/14/2024