Pursuit Physical Therapy

Pursuit Physical Therapy Concierge Physical Therapy and In-Home Personal Training delivered to Greater Philadelphia.

Resistance training isn’t just safe for knee osteoarthritis—it’s effective.Consistent strength work can significantly re...
04/01/2026

Resistance training isn’t just safe for knee osteoarthritis—it’s effective.

Consistent strength work can significantly reduce pain and improve quality of life, with most studies showing positive outcomes. 💪

Every program needs to be individualized to each person's specific strengths and weaknesses.

No well-designed program is "one-size-fits-all."

I'm guilty of mistake # 10, and I feel personally attacked right now.Almost 10 years after American Council on Exercise...
03/26/2026

I'm guilty of mistake # 10, and I feel personally attacked right now.

Almost 10 years after American Council on Exercise - ACE published this graphic and people continue to make these same mistakes.

Rarely are we guilty of any lack of effort.

Most of these mistakes can be attributed to lack of planning and direction. Other pitfalls include lack of education and unwillingness to reach out for connection and support when needed.

Pursuit PT covers all of these barriers, providing the education, guidance, planning, support, and encouragement needed to reach whatever goals you set.

We may need to call in some additional support to help with # 10. I'm a physical therapist, not a nutritionist, and not a hypocrite.

Strength training doesn’t have an age limit.For older adults, it’s one of the most effective ways to maintain independen...
03/20/2026

Strength training doesn’t have an age limit.

For older adults, it’s one of the most effective ways to maintain independence, improve balance, and stay active in everyday life.

It’s not about lifting heavy — it’s about staying capable.

Quality info from British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)

Start where you are. Build over time. Keep moving forward.

Never stop your pursuit.

Strength training for kids isn’t dangerous — misinformation is.When done properly, it helps build strength, confidence, ...
03/19/2026

Strength training for kids isn’t dangerous — misinformation is.

When done properly, it helps build strength, confidence, coordination, and long-term health.

The goal isn’t heavy weights — it’s learning how to move well and build capacity over time.

Don’t let outdated myths hold the next generation back. Great information from BJSM.

5 tips for developing a quality strength training routine from the American College of Sports Medicine. released their u...
03/18/2026

5 tips for developing a quality strength training routine from the American College of Sports Medicine.

released their updated position stance on resistance training for muscle function, hypertrophy, and physical performance.

These are high quality recommendations for any well-designed exercise program.

I wanted to highlight 1 or 2 points to emphasize in this post, but each piece of information is vital to an effective, long-term training plan.

Save it. Reference it. Put it to practice.

Use it to guide your pursuit.

Is the gym the only option for strength training? Nope.Any activity that challenges you to produce force counts as stren...
03/17/2026

Is the gym the only option for strength training?

Nope.

Any activity that challenges you to produce force counts as strength training.

Lift. Lower. Carry. Push. Pull. Press. Hop. Jump. Throw. Catch.

Strength gains are delivered from any of the above, regardless of your environment.

DM or text/call for a customized plan to develop your own strength training routine. Anywhere you want to perform it. Any equipment you'd like to incorporate.

Call today.
Start your pursuit tomorrow.

Time for spring cleaning. Let’s clean up your health and fitness plan. Call or DM to schedule an evaluation for in-home...
03/15/2026

Time for spring cleaning. Let’s clean up your health and fitness plan.

Call or DM to schedule an evaluation for in-home evaluation and customized plan to begin working toward that summer bod.

Reach out today.
Begin your pursuit tomorrow.

Strength training is more than muscle development, offering benefits to every system in the body.Resistance training rec...
03/14/2026

Strength training is more than muscle development, offering benefits to every system in the body.

Resistance training recommendations from are in line with those previously shared by the World Health Organization.

Aim for at least 2 days/week with intentional strength training as a consistent part of your routine.

DM for recommendations on how to work strength training into your routine.

Who doesn't want to be stronger?We all know resistance training is good for us in theory. We may benefit from a reminder...
03/13/2026

Who doesn't want to be stronger?

We all know resistance training is good for us in theory. We may benefit from a reminder of how much it has to offer.

American College of Sports Medicine reports that < 33% of people meet requirements for regual participation in resistance exercise.

It can be especially difficult to get started. It can be tough deciding where to start, what to do, how hard to push, and how to work it into a busy schedule.

That's where Pursuit PT comes in, providing the education, motivation, and direction necessary to get started, get active, and get stronger.

Call or DM today. Get started on your pursuit tomorrow.

Own today.
Build tomorrow.
Embrace the pursuit.

When does exercise become "too much"?While the majority of the population can benefit from increasing their activity lev...
03/12/2026

When does exercise become "too much"?

While the majority of the population can benefit from increasing their activity levels, there remains a percentage that overdo things.

Excessive activity can lead to overuse injuries, energy defficiency, and cardiovascular injuries.

The goal of any well-designed exercise program is maximize our activity without pushing beyond the body's capactiy.

The key concept here is load management, with a focus on short-term and long-term load.

In order to find the right activity for any individual, the simplest way to do so is to always progress slowly.

A little more activity today than yesterday. A little more activity tomorrow than today.

Small changes, when performed consistently, lead to big results.

Continue your pursuit.

A nice summary of activity recommendations for all ages from . This summarizes the posts from the last 1-2 weeks. Save i...
03/11/2026

A nice summary of activity recommendations for all ages from .

This summarizes the posts from the last 1-2 weeks.

Save it and reference for later.

Remember that the numbers listed are general recommendations for everyone.

Rather than focusing on the numbers, strive to make healthy choices for activity today. Turn those choices into habits by repeating them tomorrow.

Start small. Long-term results come from sustainable, healthy habits.

Small improvements from one week to the next, result in significant progress down the road.

Own today.
Build tomorrow.
Embrace the pursuit.

Is it OK to lay on the couch all day after a morning run?It's certainly not the best thing to do.Even after meeting phys...
03/10/2026

Is it OK to lay on the couch all day after a morning run?

It's certainly not the best thing to do.

Even after meeting physically activity recommendations, sedentary activity remains discouraged.

Another great infograpgic from , this chart shows the benefit of increased time spent being active versus the adverse effects of increased sedentary time.

Participating in physical activity reduces the adverse effects of sedentary time, but sedentary time still results in poorer health.

All ages, all populations, and all activity levels are always encouraged to limit time spent in sedentary activities.

Seek alternatives.
Something is always better than nothing.
Keep it movin.

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