Response Physical Therapy

04/29/2026

Overhead athletes, this one’s for you ⬆️💪

Your shoulder isn’t just mobile—it needs to be strong and stable through every inch of that overhead range. Whether you’re throwing, swimming, serving, or lifting, overhead strength helps you generate power, stay efficient, and reduce injury risk.

Don’t skip the “boring” work:
✨ Controlled presses
✨ Scapular stability drills
✨ Rotator cuff strengthening

Train smart now so your shoulders can keep showing up when it matters most.

04/27/2026

Still stretching your foot for plantar fasciitis? Try this instead 👇
✅Big toe mobility and strengthening to help you push off efficiently when you walk/run. ✅Foot intrinsic control to support your arch and reduce strain on the plantar fascia. ✅Calf strengthening to improve load absorption and take pressure off your heel. Less strain on the plantar fascia = less pain and better movement.

04/16/2026

Meet our new therapist Kevin Outwater! He graduated from Duke University where he earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. His clinical interests include working with lower extremity athletes, injury prevention and post-op rehab. Kevin is also certified in dry needling. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys staying active, spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending concerts with his wife.

03/10/2026

Strong quads, one leg at a time. 💪
After an injury or surgery, rebuilding single-leg quad strength is key to restoring balance, stability, and confidence in movement. It helps correct side-to-side imbalances, supports the knee, and gets you back to walking, running, and training safely.
Don’t rush the process—master strength and control on one leg first. Your future movement will thank you. 🦵
QuadStrength

02/20/2026

Side planks = secret weapon for serious stability 💪

They engage your deep core, strengthen your glute medius, and protect your hips and knees under load. Better stability. Stronger lifts. Fewer injuries.

If you want a rock-solid core and stable hips, give these side plank progressions a try🔥

02/18/2026

Need to improve core strength and work on lower extremity stability and balance?

Try pairing a pallof press with lower extremity stability work to challenge the core while training the stability of your legs. Anti-rotation + balance = better movement, better performance.

02/16/2026

Do you have shoulder pain with push-ups? Train smarter with a good push up progression.

If you’re dealing with a shoulder injury, jumping straight into full push-ups can slow your recovery and reinforce poor movement patterns. A proper progression helps you rebuild strength, stability, and confidence without flaring things up.

Focus on:
✔️ Scapular control
✔️ Core engagement
✔️ Elbow angle (about 30–45° from your body)
✔️ Slow, controlled reps

Respect the process, build the foundation, and your shoulders will thank you.

01/26/2026

01/03/2026

Exciting news! Response Physical Therapy is hiring 🎉
We’re looking for a Physical Therapist who wants to be part of a special team that truly cares about our patients and our community. If you’re passionate about high-quality care, relationships, and making a real difference, I’d love to connect. Feel free to message me directly or share this with someone who might be a great fit.

11/04/2025

Free up that low back and keep your sciatic nerve happy 🙌 A few minutes of mobility can make all the difference!

10/20/2025

Strengthen and recover! Here’s how to heal that hip flexor strain and move pain-free‼️

10/10/2025

Neck pain from too much scrolling or screen time? Let’s work on strengthening and mobilizing that discomfort away!