Manning Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine

03/24/2026

03/23/2026

Movement Monday

This exercise strengthens the shoulder muscles in a safe, joint-friendly position.

https://vimeo.com/showcase/12067383?video=1150478356

03/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if neck pain or stiffness is affecting your daily movement.

03/19/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Research shows pain is processed by the nervous system and can persist even after tissues have healed, meaning pain does not always equal ongoing injury. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, Pain journal (Woolf, 2011).

03/18/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist watches how you sit, stand, bend, or reach when pain is involved. Small changes may help reduce discomfort for some people.
✅ Tip: The goal is comfort, not perfect movement.

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

Movement Monday

Stiff shoulders are common with age. This gentle stretch helps improve shoulder mobility. Keep it comfortable and pain-free!

https://vimeo.com/showcase/12067383?video=1150376615

03/15/2026

🚨 𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣:
Before you go where your insurance "recommends"...

Did you know that referral slip is just a SUGGESTION?

You have the legal right to choose ANY licensed physical therapist. And your insurance benefits apply NO MATTER WHERE YOU GO.

So why does this matter?

Because NOT all PT is created equal:
❌ Corporate facilities: Rushed appointments, multiple patients per therapist, assembly-line treatment

✅ Manning Physical Therapy: Your therapist, your full attention, personalized care that gets RESULTS

The difference? At Manning’s, you're treated like family—not a number on a production schedule.

⏰ Appointments that start on time
💪 Individualized treatment plans
🎯 Therapists who actually have time for YOU

Your pain relief shouldn't depend on what's convenient for your insurance company.
Make the choice that puts YOUR recovery first.
👉 https://www.manningphysicaltherapy.net/you-have-a-choice/

03/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Contact our clinic if your back feels stiff or sore and you want safe treatment.

03/12/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors beyond tissue damage, including how the nervous system responds to movement, which is why pain levels don’t always match what’s happening structurally. A physical therapist can help guide you.
Source: Clinical review, British Journal of Sports Medicine (Caneiro et al., 2019).

03/11/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist may use hands-on care to help some people move with less stiffness or discomfort. This is often paired with guided movement.
✅ Tip: Hands-on care supports movement, it doesn’t replace it.

03/10/2026

Knee pain causes frustration and confusion for many people because it does not always follow a predictable pattern. To make matters more difficult, much of the advice found online or shared casually among friends