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Physio Performance At Physio Performance we get athletes and active individuals back to doing what they love to do.

02/13/2026

“Perfect posture” isn’t squeezing your shoulder blades back. That gripping pattern can create pain down the chain, even into the low back.

Your body is meant to have spinal curves. Those curves help absorb shock as you move.

Posture isn’t forced. It’s supported. Let your spine do what it’s designed to do.

Comment MOVE if you want posture that feels better, not tighter.

If your back works too hard during upper-body work, it might not be your shoulders.Rib control shapes overhead movement....
02/12/2026

If your back works too hard during upper-body work, it might not be your shoulders.

Rib control shapes overhead movement. Tight lats or poor rib positioning can force the spine to extend when your arms go overhead.

When the back takes over, lifts become less efficient and more irritating. Better rib connection helps the shoulders move through their real range.

Small tweaks here can reduce back strain fast.

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:⁣𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙡𝙗𝙤𝙬: 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙡𝙗𝙤𝙬 𝙄𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢⁣⁣Join guest speaker Dr. Becky Rucker ...
02/12/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:⁣
𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙡𝙗𝙤𝙬: 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙡𝙗𝙤𝙬 𝙄𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢⁣
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Join guest speaker Dr. Becky Rucker of Physio Performance to learn what’s really behind persistent elbow pain. She will break down what truly drives tennis elbow pain, and how the rest of the body influences both recovery and performance.⁣
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📅 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟭𝟴 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺⁣
📍 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 – 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲⁣
🍷𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱⁣
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02/11/2026

Yes, your spine is meant to move.
And it also makes sense to protect it at times—especially when you’re in pain or feeling unsure.

Bracing and guarding can be helpful in certain moments.
The key is not letting that protective pattern become the only way your body knows how to move.

The goal isn’t to keep your spine locked down forever.
It’s to help you move with confidence, control, and trust in your body again.

Lift smart.
Move with intention.
Let your spine do what it was designed to do.

Comment RESTORE if you want a spine that feels strong, supported, and able to move well long-term.

A lot of people chase flexibility.Very few are taught how to control it.You can stretch into a range and still feel unst...
02/11/2026

A lot of people chase flexibility.
Very few are taught how to control it.

You can stretch into a range and still feel unstable there.
That’s usually when the body pulls you right back out.

Mobility isn’t about how far you can go.
It’s about how well you can stay there.

Happy Birthday Maggie!!🎉❤️Happy birthday to the one and only amazing Maggie! Clients love her and her energy (and abilit...
02/10/2026

Happy Birthday Maggie!!🎉❤️

Happy birthday to the one and only amazing Maggie! Clients love her and her energy (and ability to lift really heavy weight!) is unmatched!

Please give Maggie a HBD shoutout in the comments! 👇

The way you age is shaped by the strength you build today.Muscle supports far more than movement. It stabilizes your joi...
02/07/2026

The way you age is shaped by the strength you build today.

Muscle supports far more than movement. It stabilizes your joints, boosts your metabolism, and protects your long-term health. When strength declines, energy and mobility decline with it.Training with intention keeps you capable, confident, and resilient as you age.

02/05/2026

Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones.
Osteopenia is when you first start to get it, and it shows up on bone scans.

Bones need resistance and impact to create bone force and strength. This comes from heavier weight training.

We need nutritional support, but we also need heavier resistance to build bone force.

02/04/2026

More intensity isn’t always better. Sometimes it just teaches the body to stay stressed.

Too much high-intensity work can keep your body in survival mode. And survival mode holds onto everything.

Balanced strength training supports long-term change. Your body needs safety before it can let go.

Walking seems simple.But every step asks your body to stabilize on one leg.When control is missing, other joints step in...
02/03/2026

Walking seems simple.
But every step asks your body to stabilize on one leg.

When control is missing, other joints step in to help.
That’s where wear and tear can sneak in over time.
Single-leg strength supports cleaner, more efficient movement.

02/02/2026

After 20 years as a physical therapist, one thing stands out. Studying movement changes everything.

Watching and understanding how someone moves helps you give exercises that actually fit their body. Not just exercises. Specific ones.

That’s when people say,
“She knows my body.”
“He understands what I’m doing.”

Movement knowledge is what separates generic care from meaningful care.

Comment START if you believe movement understanding matters.

01/30/2026

Strength isn’t reserved for athletes.
It’s for parents, workers, beginners, comeback stories, and anyone who wants to feel good in their body again.

If your life includes movement, there is space for you here.
Strength supports the way you live, work, play, and rest.

You belong in this conversation. You belong in this work.

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