Leverage Physical Therapy

11/20/2025

The number 1 thing to look for when picking out shoes is whether the shoe is foot shaped.

Many shoes are narrow in the toes and squish your toes together. Imagine wearing a glove all of the time that kept your fingers together.

Having the right shoe for the activity also makes sense. I'm a fan of people getting out of their shoes or having less supportive shoes to build foot strength. But there are also times that having more cushion makes sense like for running or long periods of time on concrete.

Replace your shoes when they aren't comfortable or there is visible breakdown.

11/19/2025

Exercise is crucial for managing symptoms from Parkinson's and slowing the progression of the disease.

Thursdays at 1:00pm is a fitness class designed specifically for people with boxing and includes balance, mobility, strength, and boxing.

11/18/2025

The first session at Leverage PT covers so many things
- an explanation of what's going on and questions answered
- treatment to calm down the pain
- exercises to do at home
- modifications to keep you in the gym
- a plan for long term relief

It's not just short term pain relief, it's the beginning of a process for a long term solution

11/10/2025

There's this weird thing in physical therapy about getting people back to baseline. The problem is that baseline is where someone got hurt in the first place.

How often do you hear someone has back pain a couple times a year or after they do a certain activity. Standard treatment is often to rest or just treat the symptoms instead of developing a plan to solve the problem long term.

Just getting out of pain and back to baseline can't be the only goal because that leaves you susceptible to the pain coming back.

The goal here is to not only get out of pain but to build you up to be more resilient and prevent the pain from coming back.

11/07/2025

If you have pain or pinching in the front of your hip with squats or sitting, this hip mobilization night be helpful

Attach a thick back to a squat rack. Step into the band and pull it up to your hip. Step into a lunge position and move your leg side to side.

Try it a couple minutes each side before your next squatting workout

11/02/2025

If you have shoulder pain or instability, here's 3 exercises for you.

1. Sidelying external rotation
2. Sidelying shoulder flexion
3. Sidelying horizontal abduction

Shoot for 2-3 sets of 8 reps of each exercise

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11/01/2025

Starting November 13th, I will be running an exercise class for people with Parkinson's Disease on Thursday's at 1:00pm.

This class will consist of boxing, balance, strengthening, mobility, and endurance exercises.

Exercise improves symptoms of Parkinson's like improving posture, mobility, balance, and speed. Exercise has also been shown to slow the progression of the disease.

If you or someone you know has Parkinson's or Parkinsonism, reach out to learn more about the class.

715-204-4787

Physical Therapy clinic in Cameron, WI dedicated to improving the health and fitness of our patients

10/30/2025

If you're like most of us, you don't get enough rotation in your daily life.

Add this thoracic rotation to your warmup. The band adds more of a stretch.

10/17/2025

It was once thought that bone density couldn't be improved and at best could be maintained. We now know that bone density can improve with resistance training.

But light weights probably aren't going to cut it.

A structured program including compound movements like squats and deadlifts along with jumping can improve bone density and reduce fracture risk.

If you want to improve your bone density, reach out!

10/16/2025

Osteoporosis and osteopenia affects over 50 million people in the United States.

Low bone density increases the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hip, and wrist.

Resistance training is effective at reducing bone density loss that comes with age and even increasing bone density.

Recently had a patient in their 80s improve bone density through a structured resistance training and jumping program.

If you'd like help improving your bone density, reach out!

10/09/2025

Are you over 65 and looking to improve your balance, strength, endurance, and mobility?

Movement with Age is a small group fitness class specifically for adults over 65.

Run by Brett Scoles, Doctor of Physical Therapy, who has run 250+ classes over the last year.

- groups are limited to 6 people for individual attention
- every class is run by a Doctor of Physical Therapy
- each class consists of balance, strength, and endurance exercises
- exercises can be adjusted for any level
- no experience needed

Everyone gets an assessment by phone or in person before starting the class.

A new group is starting November 4th and will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am.

Call or text 715-204-4787 to come watch a class or get signed up

Visit https://www.leverage-physicaltherapy.com/movement-with-age to learn more

Join Movement With Age for tailored physical therapy and fitness classes to improve strength, balance, and health for adults 65+ in Cameron, WI.