Carousel Physical Therapy-Kilmarnock & Hartfield

02/20/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Activities like walking, cycling, or aquatic therapy strengthen the heart without stressing joints. PTs tailor intensity to ensure safe improvements in cardiovascular health.

02/18/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist teaches pacing to balance activity and rest when pain or fatigue flares. This approach helps some people stay active without worsening symptoms.
✅ Tip: Doing less at the right time can help long-term progress.

02/17/2026

If you are dealing with persistent aches, recovering from an injury, or trying to stay strong as you age, vitamin D might come up in conversation. Many people think of it as an “immune vitamin” or something related only to bone health.

02/13/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Calf muscles push blood back toward the heart, preventing swelling and fatigue. PT-guided exercises activate this natural pump safely.

02/13/2026

At Carousel Physical Therapy,

We promise:
• No cold packs to the heart
• No passive relationships
• And absolutely no skipping leg day

Happy Valentine’s Day (a day early) from the team that loves long walks… on the treadmill at 3.0 mph. 💕

02/11/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist adapts movement to support comfort and function when swelling or stiffness is present. Gentle movement may help some people tolerate daily tasks better.
✅ Tip: Small movements can still be meaningful.

02/10/2026

Physical therapy is one of the safest and most effective ways to manage ankle pain across a wide range of conditions. Through targeted exercise, hands-on care, and education, physical therapy helps restore mobility, strength, and confidence.

02/06/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Even moderate walking strengthens the heart, improves blood flow, and supports joint health. PTs can guide safe pacing and intensity for all fitness levels.

02/05/2026

❤️ 💪 Recovering from a stroke or heart attack requires a delicate balance of rest and activity. Research shows that supervised, progressive exercise programs led by physical therapists significantly improve quality of life and mobility during recovery.

Learn more about our clinical approach to cardiac wellness:
https://www.carouselpt.com/2026/02/05/more-than-just-muscles-physical-therapy-protects-your-heart/

02/04/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain, surgery, or medical recovery limits endurance, your physical therapist helps guide a gradual return to movement based on symptom response.
✅ Tip: Progression is based on tolerance, not fitness targets.

02/03/2026

Caregivers need support too. Don’t forget to take care of yourself—you matter just as much. Support groups meet every month at RWC.

Are you an unpaid caregiver for a friend or family member? Join Mary Arthur, Lead Options Counselor at Bay Aging, for a free caregiver support group. We meet virtually and in-person on the first Monday of each month, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM.

Our next meeting is Monday, February 2. The in-person support group meets at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury in the Auditorium (behind the front desk area) at 132 Lancaster Drive in Irvington, VA 22480.

Our Virtual caregiver support group also meets during this time. If you prefer to take part virtually, call Bay Aging in advance at 800-493-0238 to receive the Zoom link and toll-free call-in number.

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02/03/2026