Superior Physical Therapy

05/01/2026

Exercise of the month: sidelying plank with hip abduction.

This one targets your core, shoulder stability, and glute med—key for lumbopelvic control.

Start with your bottom knee bent and your top leg straight. Stack your shoulders and hips.

Lift your hips into a plank, then raise your top leg slightly out and back.

That ‘back’ direction matters—if your leg comes forward or your pelvis rolls back, you’ll use more TFL instead of glute med.

To make it harder, straighten the bottom leg and hold the full plank.

Focus on control, not height

04/29/2026

Do you feel tight no matter how much you stretch? This is where dry needling can help.

In this case, we addressed multiple muscles contributing to her symptoms—hip flexors, lateral hip, deep glutes, and QL.

She came in with a tight hip flexor and QL that wasn’t improving with stretching alone. It was affecting her sleep and even her overall mood. She also felt like her lower back might “go out.”

After treatment, she had an instant release, and by the next day her tightness was completely gone.

Sometimes “tightness” isn’t something you can stretch away. It’s often deeper muscle dysfunction that needs a different approach.

Dry needling can help reset that.

DM for more information and to find out if you are a good candidate for dry needling.

04/21/2026

“Are you planning your day around your knee pain?”

She was too…
Until this weekend:
➡️ 1 hour walking
➡️ 45 min biking
➡️ 2 hours of pickleball
All in the same day. No knee pain.

Watch the second half 👇
That squat used to be a 6/10 pain… and immediately after treatment?
“Way better.” → basically gone.

This is what we’re aiming for:
Not just less pain… but getting your life (and your game) back.

DM me to find out if you’re a good candidate for shockwave.

04/16/2026

Two years ago today, I took a leap and opened Superior Physical Therapy.

What started as a vision to spend more time with my patients and deliver care the way I believe it should be… has grown into so much more.

From building a brand rooted in my Duluth roots, to finding a home at The Heights Racquet and Social Club… to the friends who supported me early on and helped me get things off the ground.

165 social media posts later, I’ve learned a lot about showing up and staying consistent.

Along the way, I stepped into the pickleball world, sponsoring tournaments, teams, working events, and even playing on one myself. That led to incredible opportunities, including working with Mota Alhouni and other athletes on performance, injury prevention, and training.

As things grew, I brought on Rosa Ham, expanded into new services like Pilates reformer and shockwave, and even had the opportunity to do a medical mission in the Philippines.

Grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way.

Two years in… and just getting started.

04/14/2026

“Are you limiting how often you play because of your knee?”

Most pickleball players I see complaining of knee pain on the court have often already tried:
• Resting (and losing court time)
• Ice and anti-inflammatories
• Knee braces or straps
• Stretching and foam rolling
• Injections

And they are still dealing with:
• Pain below the kneecap
• Stiffness during or after playing
• Swelling or clicking
• A knee that just doesn’t feel as strong or reliable

So what happens?

You start limiting how often you play…
Or how many games you get in…
Or you push through and end up limping around after.

And even when you are playing…
You’re not moving the same.

You’re not bending your knees as much
You’re not moving your feet
You hesitate instead of reacting to lobs

And suddenly… you’re not playing like yourself.

That’s the frustrating part.
Because it’s not just physical anymore… it starts affecting your confidence and how much you enjoy the game.

If that sounds like you — this video is for you!

🎥 In this video:
You’ll see a before and after of a pickleball player with knee pain immediately following shockwave treatment.

Shockwave works differently.
Instead of just managing symptoms, it helps restart the healing process in stubborn, chronic tissues that haven’t responded to everything else.

Which means…
More confidence in your movement
Less hesitation
And getting back to playing like you did before your knee ever became an issue

Because the goal isn’t just to manage pain…
It’s to be able to bend your knees, move your feet, and play as often as you want again.

DM me for more information and to find out if you are a good candidate for shockwave.

04/14/2026

In this video I’m showing 3 versions of the Pilates Swan: on the mat, on the reformer, and a way to mimic it at home. While they may look similar, each one challenges your body a little differently.

The biggest difference? On the reformer, we can adjust resistance throughout the movement and guide your body so you’re not defaulting to your “stronger” muscles. Most people naturally compensate by using what’s easiest or strongest… but that’s often not what they actually need.

Because let’s be honest… your body will always choose the path of least resistance if it can.

In a one-on-one session, I’m watching closely for those patterns and helping you move where you should, not just where it’s easiest. That’s how we improve both strength and mobility—and ultimately get better, more lasting results.

04/06/2026

Tennis elbow slowing down your game? 🎾

I was out at A Paddle of Their Own at LuckyShots last weekend treating players with my shockwave device, and this one was too good not to share.

Before treatment:
Pain 7/10 with a simple tennis elbow test… and you can see the reaction 😬😖

After just a short session:
“Way better.” Same test. Different result.

This is exactly what shockwave is designed for—chronic tennis elbow that just won’t go away, even when you’ve tried rest, bracing, or other treatments.

It works by stimulating your body’s natural healing response and helping restart the recovery process in irritated, non-healing tendon tissue.

Most people need a series of treatments for lasting results, but this gives you a glimpse of what’s possible—even after one session.

If tennis elbow is limiting your play, there’s a better way to treat it.

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03/28/2026

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03/26/2026

Neck pain after scrolling or working on your laptop? 📱

Long hours in a head-forward posture place extra load on the small stabilizers that support your neck. Over time those muscles fatigue, larger ones tighten to compensate, and the cycle of stiffness sets in.

With the right mix of mobility work and deep neck strengthening, you can restore better alignment and reduce the tension that builds up during screen time. These changes not only ease pain but also help your neck handle daily demands with far more comfort.

Your neck deserves to feel supported, not strained.
Schedule your visit today and learn how to keep it that way.

03/21/2026

It’s finally here…

Our Pilates Reformer has arrived at Superior Physical Therapy, and if you’ve never tried one—you’re in for a surprise. It looks simple, but it delivers one of the most effective (and humbling) workouts out there.

We’ll be using it in PT sessions and launching classes soon.

Who wants to be one of the first to try it?