Modern Physical Therapy

01/30/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Extended sitting reduces spinal stability and core activation. PTs teach strategies to maintain strength and alignment. The human spine is built to move, not sit still for hours!

01/29/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

Disc bulges are extremely common and often painless, meaning their presence alone does not confirm the source of back pain and must be interpreted alongside movement and function. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Spine journal (Brinjikji et al., 2015).

01/28/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist builds care plans around symptoms, functional limits, and recovery goals. This helps ensure recommendations fit the individual, not a one-size-fits-all routine.
✅ Tip: As symptoms improve, some people later transition into general fitness programs.

01/27/2026

Shoulder pain can sneak up on you slowly or hit you all at once. One day it might be a dull ache when you reach overhead. The next day, it’s sharp pain when you try to lift groceries, sleep on your side, or get dressed. When that happens, most people start looking for answers—and fast.

01/26/2026

Why PT is the clear choice for shoulder pain

This year we're going to share with you "Dollars & (Common) Sense" reasons why physical therapy is the best first choice for many common muscle and joint pains. We will also share four great video exercises to maintain mobility in that area. This January, we start with the shoulder.
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01/24/2026

It’s been a long recovery for one of our athletes, Miller, over the last year. After having a significant tear in his shoulder labrum, he was forced to sit out both football and wrestling season as a junior. However, less than 8 months after his surgery and following countless hours in the clinic with his therapist, Kasey, he was back on the mat and is getting some of the recognition he deserves!

We are so proud of you and are extremely thankful you trusted us for your recovery to get you back better than ever! Good luck the rest of the season, Miller!

Your Modern PT Team

A Staley High School wrestler returned to the mat Friday after a severe injury that caused him to miss all of last season.

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01/23/2026

Fun Fact Friday

These bones form arches that absorb shock and support your body. PTs show exercises to strengthen the arches and improve balance. Healthy feet are the foundation for every step you take.

01/22/2026

Therapy Thursday Thoughts

While imaging can be useful, unnecessary testing may increase fear and lead to aggressive care without improving outcomes, which is why clinical exams and symptom patterns remain essential. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Systematic review, Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Deyo et al., 2009).

01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/20/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

From your PT clinic, we celebrate progress, perseverance, and the power of unity today!

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.