Rehabilitation & Performance Institute - Newburgh

04/02/2026

Still think lifting weights will make you too ‘bulky’? 👀 That myth is holding a lot of women back from getting stronger, healthier, and more confident. The truth might surprise you. Megan Gibson breaks this down on our latest blog post!

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I remember playing sports in middle school and high school and being afraid to lift weights because I didn’t want to “look manly.” I’d heard over and over again that girls who lifted would lose their figure and start to look like boys. As a physical therapist with a background in exercise sc...

03/19/2026

Should kids be strength training? 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions we get—and the answer might surprise you! Jenna Gourlay breaks down what’s safe, what’s not, and how to get your child started the right way 👇

Give it a read, and share with someone who may be asking the same question!

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“Is strength training safe for kids? As a Physical Therapist, I get this question from parents more than any other. Since I was a physical education teacher and coach in 2010, I’ve heard many concerns about strength training and children. Many still worry it could stunt growth or cause injury—...

03/17/2026

Think you’ve got the winning bracket this year? 🏀 Join our March Madness group and prove it. Click below to enter—let’s see who comes out on top!

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03/11/2026

What's the best way to take care of patients? 🤔 Take care of the team first! This philosophy shapes everything we do at RPI. Patients feel the difference — and clinicians do too. Morgan Weinzapfel digs deeper into this on our latest blog post- check it out!

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In healthcare, you often hear the phrase “patients come first.” And of course they should. But at RPI, we believe something important comes before even that. Great patient care starts with taking care of the people providing it. Physical therapy is a relationship-based profession. It requires li...

03/04/2026

Youth baseball injuries are rising — but many are preventable. ⚾️🥎

In Part 2 of our series, Jake Sullivan, one of our PTs that specializes in baseball, breaks down three key ways to keep young athletes healthy and on the field this season.

If you’re a parent, coach, or player, this is a must-read‼️

Read it here 👇

If you missed Part 1, check it out here: https://rehabilitationperformance.com/how-to-keep-your-youth-baseball-player-healthy-part-1/ Part 1 focused primarily on avoiding overuse, which is likely the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to youth baseball injuries. Now that we’ve covered that, let’...

02/18/2026

No one tells you that parenting might make you a better leader…But somewhere between the chaos and the bedtime routines, you start learning lessons that show up in every part of your work.

One of our PTs, Morgan Weinzapfel, wrote about the leadership skills parenting taught her—none of which came from PT school.

No one warns you that parenting might make you better at your job. They warn you about the sleep deprivation. The messes. The emotional breakdowns over the wrong snack or the wrong color cup. What they don’t mention is that somewhere between morning chaos and bedtime routines, you quietly start le...

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

02/12/2026

Happy birthday, Katie! 🎉

Known as our very own Barbara Walters, Katie can talk to anyone about anything—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. She’s our anatomy expert and the go-to for all questions- PT related or life advice. Fueled by great coffee and even better conversations ☕, Katie brings so much kindness and positivity to our clinic every day.

Help us wish Katie the happiest birthday!

02/05/2026

Spring is around the corner!⚾ Despite all the snow and ice 🥶, a lot of baseball players have already started throwing in preparation for the upcoming season. Jake Sullivan, one of our PTs that specializes in overhead athlete rehabilitation, offers insight on how to protect the arms of youth baseball players. Give it a read, and share with a friend to help keep this upcoming season injury-free! 💪

Injuries in baseball players are on the rise, there is no arguing that. One of the more alarming things I’ve noticed, however, is that the injuries are now starting at a younger age. In fact, UCL reconstruction (‘Tommy John’ surgery) in athletes ages 15–19 has increased dramatically over the...

02/03/2026

Welcome, Taylor! 🤩

Taylor is a native of Oakland City, Indiana. She graduated from Purdue University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville in 2024. After graduation, Taylor spent a year living and working as a PT in Charleston, South Carolina, before ultimately returning to the Midwest to be closer to family.

Taylor is passionate about health and wellness, and values being part of her patients’ journey as they work toward returning to the activities they love. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with her patients and looks forward to celebrating both the small and big wins with her patients along the way.

Outside the clinic, Taylor loves spending time with friends and family, traveling, trying new restaurants, and boating at Patoka Lake during the summer. She is a proud Purdue Boilermaker fan and loves watching football, basketball, and volleyball. She also loves trying new workout classes, with her current favorites being yoga and pilates.

Taylor is currently accepting new patients at our Newburgh location, reach out today to book an appointment!

01/27/2026

We are open today! (1/27) If you are unable to make your appointment please call us @812-518-3246.

Stay safe and we will see you soon! 😊

01/25/2026

Hope that everyone stays safe and warm tomorrow!❄️
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Out of precaution, we’ll be closed tomorrow with further weather updates for the rest of the week found here.
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Patients can reach team members via their MedBridge portal or email, or can call our office and leave a voicemail @ (812) 518-3246 ☎️