Respire Physical Therapy

02/17/2026

🧧 Happy Lunar New Year
We are wishing you all a healthy and prosperous Lunar New Year! 🐎✨ 🤍Thank you for being part of the Respire Physical Therapy Community.

02/16/2026

🤳Patient Success Spotlight!✨
▪️This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with foot pain👣💥 that gave him pain when walking in the morning⛅️. The initial evaluation📝 revealed foot eversion and inversion weakness, plantar fascia tightness, and decreased single-leg balance and proprioception.

▪️ In this video📹, the patient is performing a single-leg stance on a foam surface to build ankle inversion/eversion stability while improving single leg balance/proprioception. The unstable surface challenges🧠💡 his foot and ankle to make constant micro-adjustments, activating the intrinsic foot muscles and lateral ankle stabilizers to maintain alignment. After working hard💪, we are happy🥳 to share that this patient is able to walk in the morning without✨ any foot pain. 🏆Congratulations on all your success👏!

02/10/2026

💬Knee🦵💥 injuries are one of the most common injuries🤕 seen in both athletes⛷️⚽️🏀 and active adults🏃‍♀️, and one of the most frequently injured structures in the knee is the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. You may have heard🧐 about ACL injuries when professional athletes go down with knee injuries, but ACL tears can happen to anyone from weekend warriors🏋️‍♂️ to people simply stepping off a curb 🚏🚸awkwardly.

https://respirept.com/what-is-the-acl-and-why-is-it-so-important-for-knee-stability/

Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries seen in both athletes and active adults, and one of the most frequently injured structures in the knee is the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. You may have heard about ACL injuries when professional athletes go down with knee injuries, but…

02/05/2026

🦵ACL Rehab Spotlight✨
🔹This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy after he suffered an ACL tear playing soccer⚽️🥅 and cutting awkwardly. The initial evaluation📝 found decreased hamstring strength and decreased dynamic knee control🧠⚡️, which are critical for protecting the ACL.

🔹 In this video📹, the physical therapist is testing peak 🏔️isometric hamstring muscle strength and force using a dynamometer by having the patient resist knee flexion with maximal effort. This objective muscle test🧐 helps confirm symmetrical hamstring strength and adequate force production⚖️ needed to safely decelerate, sprint, cut, and change direction during soccer. We are happy👏🥳🎊 and excited to share that this patient was able to return to soccer without limitations ⚽️💪🏆

02/03/2026

❤️ February is Healthy Heart Month! ❤️
The CDC reminds us that small daily habits can make a BIG difference for heart health, and physical therapy plays a key role! 💪🫀

🫀 CDC Heart-Healthy Guidelines You Can Start Today:
🏃‍♂️ Move more – Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week
💪 Strength matters – Muscle-strengthening activities 2+ days/week
🚭 Don’t smoke – Quitting lowers heart disease risk fast
🥗 Eat heart-smart – Focus on fruits 🍎, veggies 🥦, whole grains 🌾 & lean proteins
⚖️ Maintain a healthy weight – Movement + guidance makes it achievable
🩺 Manage blood pressure, cholesterol & blood sugar
😴 Prioritize sleep – 7–9 hours supports heart health
🧘 Reduce stress – Guided movement and exercise help calm the heart & mind

✨ Physical therapy helps you move safely, build strength, and protect your heart—at any age or fitness level.

📍 Let’s keep your heart strong, one step at a time.
📅 Book your PT evaluation today!

02/02/2026

🤳 Patient Success Story! ✨
🔷 This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with neck pain💥 and stiffness related to limited shoulder blade🙋‍♀️ (scapular) mobility. The evaluation📝 revealed scapular hypo-mobility and poor postural muscle activation contributing to neck pain.

🔷 In this video 📹, the patient is performing weighted shoulder pulldowns with scapular retractions to improve 👍shoulder blade mobility, activate postural stabilizers, and reduce stress on the neck. These exercises help restore proper movement patterns and support✨ long-term pain relief. We are excited to share that the patient is already noticing improved posture and decreased neck pain 🎉👏 Congratulations on your progress and thank you for your dedication to physical therapy! 🏆💪

01/30/2026

💬Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain💥 is a common but often misunderstood source 🧐of lower back and hip discomfort. The SI joints sit where the spine meets the pelvis and play a key🔑 role in transferring forces between the upper body and legs. Because SI joint pain can mimic other conditions like sciatica or disc issues, it’s frequently misdiagnosed or left untreated🤕.

https://respirept.com/what-is-sacroiliac-joint-si-pain-and-how-does-physical-therapy-help/

Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is a common but often misunderstood source of lower back and hip discomfort. The SI joints sit where the spine meets the pelvis and play a key role in transferring forces between the upper body and legs. When these joints become irritated—due to injury, pregnancy, muscle...

01/23/2026

🤳Manual Therapy Spotlight✨
🔹This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with low back pain💥 from a lumbar disc herniation. The evaluation📝 noted lumbar vertebral joint hypomobility/stiffness and severe muscle tightness in their lumbar paraspinals.

🔹In this video📹, the physical therapist is performing lumbar vertebral joint🦴 traction to open up the joint space and relieve✨ any nerve⚡️ compression. We are happy to share that this patient is now back to doing their daily activities without pain or stiffness. 🥳Congratulations on all your success🏆🥇👏!

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊️💙 by leading with kindness, service, and respect 🤝. We are deeply thankful and inspired by his powerful dream of freedom and unity ✨.

01/12/2026

💬Patellar tendinopathy🦵💥—often called “jumper’s knee”—is an overuse injury that causes pain just below the kneecap, especially during activities like squatting🏋🏻‍♀️, running🏃🏻, or jumping. It develops when the patellar tendon is repeatedly stressed🚨 without adequate recovery, leading to tendon irritation and reduced load⚖️ tolerance.

https://respirept.com/what-is-patellar-tendinopathy-and-how-does-physical-therapy-help/

Patellar tendinopathy—often called “jumper’s knee”—is an overuse injury that causes pain just below the kneecap, especially during activities like squatting, running, or jumping. It develops when the patellar tendon is repeatedly stressed without adequate recovery, leading to tendon irrita...

01/07/2026

🤳Patient Success Story!✨
🔷This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with a calf strain🦵💥 from playing pickleball👟. The evaluation📝 noted severe tenderness on his gastrocnemius muscle and plantar flexion👣 weakness.

🔷In this video📹, the patient is performing single leg hops to build calf strength💪, improve jumping/landing mechanics ⚙️, and progress to sport-specific agility movements. We are thrilled to share that this patient is back to playing pickleball without✨ any pain or limitations 🎉🥳. Congratulations on all your progress🏆🥇 and thank you for your dedication to physical therapy!

01/01/2026

🎊 Cheers to 2026! 🎊
Wishing our Respire Physical Therapy community a happy, healthy, and strong New Year! 💙✨