901 Physical Therapy

01/26/2026

Well, for starters.. this weather though 🥶 (Already a pretty good reason not to rush your warm up.)

But also..

Your warm up is arguably the most important part of your workout. Hear us out.
It’s not just about breaking a sweat or checking a box before the “real” work starts.

A good warm up gives your body time to wake up, your joints a heads up, and your nervous system a chance to get on the same page.

When you rush it, your body spends the rest of the session playing catch-up.

Movements feel stiff, power feels off, and those little aches tend to show up earlier than they should.

Taking a few extra minutes up front can be the difference between just getting through a workout and actually moving well during it.

Your body will thank you for it. 🤝

01/23/2026

💭 What Dr. Sharwil wishes you knew about health and movement.

The short version? 👉 Being proactive with your health and movement, rather than waiting for issues to arise, helps build resilience, prevent setbacks, and keep you moving forward. 👊

01/22/2026

The Daily Memphian did a beautiful job of capturing the spirit of what we do and why it matters so much! Long-term health is what's most important, and we're so grateful to be able to serve Memphis in this way!

Founded by Memphis natives Clay and Emily Jones, 901PT is redefining physical therapy by slowing down care, focusing on long-term health and helping patients stay active for life.

01/22/2026

We hear this all the time.

From runners who finally worked up the courage to book an appointment.

From people who love their morning walks, their weekend bike rides, their strength classes, their pickleball games with friends.

From active adults who aren’t trying to win races, they’re just trying to keep doing the things that make them feel like themselves.

And honestly? That fear makes sense.

Too many people have been told the answer to pain is rest, waiting, or putting life on pause. Weeks go by. Momentum fades. Confidence drops. And movement starts to feel fragile instead of freeing.

That’s not how we approach things at 901PT.

We believe .

And in most cases, the goal isn’t to take it away, it’s to guide it better.

Instead of pulling you out of everything you love, we build a plan that works with your life. One that helps you keep moving while addressing what’s actually driving the pain in the first place.

So yes, you can keep running.
You can keep walking the neighborhood.
You can keep lifting, riding, hiking, chasing kids, and saying yes to the things that light you up.

You don’t have to choose between getting out of pain and staying active.

If something’s been nagging at you and you’ve been putting it off because you’re afraid of what you’ll be told, we totally get it. And we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.

01/21/2026

We already talked about running cadence this week. Now let’s add another layer 👉 the sound of your run.

If your footsteps are loud, slappy, or easily heard by the people around you, that’s feedback. Excess noise often means higher impact forces with each step, which can contribute to running-related pain over time. Quieter steps usually reflect better control, shorter ground contact time, and more efficient turnover.

This is where cadence comes back into the conversation. Slightly increasing how quickly your feet turn over can reduce impact, soften foot strike, and give your body a more efficient rhythm. Sometimes the simplest cue isn’t what you see or feel, but what you hear.

01/20/2026

We’re excited to be featured in the today! You can read the full article by clicking the link in our stories. 😊

01/20/2026

So many people try to rush the process. Move faster. Push harder. Do more.

But if your body isn’t moving well, speed usually just amplifies the problem.

Getting clear on where you’re going and what your body actually needs is what creates real progress. Build the right foundation first, and everything else starts to move forward with a lot more confidence.

01/19/2026

Cadence matters more than most runners realize

Cadence refers to how quickly your feet contact the ground, and when turnover is slower, each step often creates higher impact forces that travel up through the ankles, knees, hips, and spine.

By slightly increasing cadence, ground contact time and loading can decrease, which may help reduce symptoms and improve efficiency.

01/16/2026

Are you making enough deposits into your health bank account? 👉

01/15/2026

A lot of people still think they need to “wait it out” or book a doctor’s appointment before they can get help. In Tennessee, that’s not true.

Tennessee is a Direct Access state, which means you can see a physical therapist without a prescription. No referral. No delays. No bouncing from office to office just to be told what you already know. If something feels off, you can take action right away.

For active people, runners, CrossFitters, parents who train, and anyone who refuses to let pain decide their schedule, that matters. The sooner movement issues are looked at, the easier they are to fix. Small limitations turn into big problems when they’re ignored.

At 901PT, the goal is simple. Help you move better, train harder, and stay in the things you love without unnecessary roadblocks.

Your body is giving you feedback. You don’t need permission to listen.

01/14/2026

Most foot and Achilles pain doesn’t start where it hurts. It starts with a foot that has slowly lost its strength.

A lot of people do all the “right” things:
Stretching.
Rolling.
New shoes.
Arch supports.

And sometimes that helps.. for a little while.

But if the small muscles of your foot and the big muscles of your calf aren’t doing their job, your body keeps asking the same tissues to take more load than they can handle.

That’s when plantar fascia pain, Achilles irritation, and nagging foot issues show up.

At 901PT, we don’t just try to calm things down.

We help you build the strength your feet were designed to have.

Simple, intentional work like pushing through the big toe, controlling the arch, and training the foot to hold load can change how you move, run, and feel from the ground up.