NextGen PT + Wellness

02/22/2026

Hello, Brenna here!

I’m currently on my way home from Dallas after another continuing education weekend. My brain is tired, but I always leave these weekends feeling energized, inspired, and excited to bring new knowledge back to our patients.

Many discussions this weekend kept leading back to a quote I once heard: your zip code shouldn’t limit your care.

This belief is truly the backbone of what started NextGen. I didn’t enter this profession with the goal of becoming a business owner. I entered it because I care deeply about helping people move better, feel better, and live fuller lives. Over time, it became clear that if I wanted to offer the level of care I believed patients deserved, I had to help build it.

Healthcare, like everything else, continues to evolve. Research advances. Technology improves. Our understanding of the human body deepens. It’s our responsibility as providers to grow with it, not stay where things were 10, 20, or 30 years ago.

Every patient deserves kindness, respect, and to be heard. But you also deserve access to the most current, effective, and thoughtful treatments available. You shouldn’t have to travel to a major city to receive high-quality care. That level of care should exist within your own community.

I’m grateful for every opportunity to learn, to grow, and to bring that knowledge back home. Have a great week everyone!

02/21/2026

Does anyone want a really awesome Saturday morning workout?

Join Haylee tomorrow morning in Niobrara @8:00 for our group strength class. Anyone is welcome to drop in!

$10 drop-in
A great way to start your weekend feeling stronger, energized, and accomplished.

Come check it out 💪

02/13/2026

Still have several spots left!!! Come to one or both! 🫶🏼 If you’re coming to yoga, please bring a yoga mat or beach/bath towel with you!

💘 Valentine’s Day, but make it heart healthy 💘
Join us Saturday, Feb 14 for a back-to-back workout morning designed to get you moving and recovering.

❤️ 8:00 AM | Cardio + Strength Circuit
A fun, full-body workout to elevate your heart rate, build strength, and start the day energized.
💗 9:00 AM | Heart, Breath & Recovery Reset
A recovery-focused class using breath work, mobility, and nervous system reset techniques to reduce tension and support whole-body health.

💌 Bring Your Person
Bring your gal pal, partner, or sweetheart and kick off Valentine’s Day with two heart-healthy workouts—movement + recovery, done right.

✨ Come to one or stay for both!
✨ $10 total = access to BOTH classes

Please call, text, or email if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
📍 NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness
📞 402-750-2833y

02/12/2026

How often do we screen for pelvic floor dysfunction?
Every day.
Not all day, every day… but every day.

If we’re not actively treating pelvic floor conditions, you better believe we’re screening for them especially in patients with:

• Low back pain
• Hip pathology
• Post-operative cases (THA, spine surgery, abdominal surgery)
• Recurrent pain that “isn’t responding”
• Urinary incontinence, urgency, or pelvic pain

This applies to both women and men though we do see higher prevalence in women.

The pelvic floor does not exist in isolation. It shares biomechanical and neuromuscular relationships with the hip, spine, diaphragm, and abdominal wall. We cannot talk about any of these areas without including the pelvic floor.

Research shows:
• Urinary incontinence is common after hip replacement
• Deconditioning + aging increase pelvic floor dysfunction risk
• Lumbopelvic dysfunction and pelvic floor issues often coexist

It is completely okay if pelvic floor treatment is not your niche.

It is not okay to ignore it.

If a patient is leaking, in pain, struggling with pressure, heaviness, or dysfunction — and we never ask — we are missing a piece of the puzzle.

Screen it.
Refer it.
Collaborate on it.

Your patients deserve comprehensive care.

And if you ever need a place to send them…we’re here. 😁

02/09/2026

💘 Valentine’s Day, but make it heart healthy 💘
Join us Saturday, Feb 14 for a back-to-back workout morning designed to get you moving and recovering.

❤️ 8:00 AM | Cardio + Strength Circuit
A fun, full-body workout to elevate your heart rate, build strength, and start the day energized.
💗 9:00 AM | Heart, Breath & Recovery Reset
A recovery-focused class using breath work, mobility, and nervous system reset techniques to reduce tension and support whole-body health.

💌 Bring Your Person
Bring your gal pal, partner, or sweetheart and kick off Valentine’s Day with two heart-healthy workouts—movement + recovery, done right.

✨ Come to one or stay for both!
✨ $10 total = access to BOTH classes

Please call, text, or email if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly.
📍 NextGen Physical Therapy + Wellness
📞 402-750-2833y

02/07/2026

This is the power musculoskeletal ultrasound can bring. 💪🏼

Not every injury looks the same on the outside.
With real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound, we can see what’s actually happening under the surface: tendon injury, bursal inflammation, scar tissue, or fluid that wouldn’t be identified with movement testing alone.

That means:
• More precise rehab decisions
• Fewer guess-and-check exercises
• Reduced risk of prolonged symptoms or reinjury
• Faster, more confident return to activity
• Fewer unnecessary referrals and imaging costs

Without imaging, many of these injuries would be treated the same, even though they’re not the same. Musculoskeletal ultrasound gives us answers we can’t get from movement testing alone.

Better information → better outcomes.

02/05/2026

Year 2 of this fun and motivating conference! 🤩 Grab your girlfriends and come learn from a list of awesome ladies speaking about a variety of topics. Check out Empowher Northeast Nebraska for more info and to get your ticket!

The next speaker we’d like to highlight is Dr. Brenna Sokol! ✨

Topic:
Strong Through the Shift: Women’s Health from Perimenopause to Menopause

Dr. Brenna Sokol, DPT, Osteopractor is the founder of NextGen Physical Therapy & Wellness, a hybrid physical therapy and strength-based wellness practice serving rural Northeast Nebraska and Southeast South Dakota. She is board certified in orthopedic and manual therapy, certified in osteopractic therapy, and specializes in women’s health, pelvic floor therapy, and pregnancy and postpartum care.

Brenna built NextGen to challenge the traditional, rushed healthcare model by blending hands-on physical therapy, progressive strength training, and education into a modern, long-term approach to care. Her mission is simple: help people stop settling for pain, weakness, and dysfunction as “normal”, and give them the tools to build strong, resilient bodies for life.

We would love to see you at EmpowHER! Grab your ticket and join us at the conference. 🎟️

02/05/2026

At NextGen, we offer multiple ways to train because everyone’s schedule, goals, and lifestyle are different. Both in-person and virtual classes are available and can be started anytime.

💪 In-Person Group Strength Classes
Structured, coached workouts focused on strength, stability, and movement quality. Perfect for those who want hands-on guidance, accountability, and a gym-based environment. Classes are currently held in Niobrara. Additional times and locations coming in the future.

📱 Hx3 App-Based Programming
24 minute efficient workouts you can do anywhere. Ideal for busy schedules, travel, or those who prefer flexible, independent training with built-in structure and consistency.

Both options are:
•Professionally programmed
•Scalable for all experience levels
•Focused on long-term strength and health

Not sure which one fits you best or how to combine them? That’s what we’re here for! Message us or give us a call with questions 402-750-2833.

01/31/2026

We’re growing and expanding access to pelvic floor care!

NextGen PT is hiring physical therapists interested in Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Norfolk, NE and Yankton, SD.

Whether you’re a new graduate, an experienced clinician, or a student interested in pelvic floor–focused clinical rotations, we offer mentorship, evidence-based practice, and a collaborative environment where you can grow and specialize.

📧 Interested or have questions?
nextgenptwellness@gmail.com

01/15/2026

👀 Rumors confirmed. 🎉🥳
It’s happening!!! Bloomfield, we’re officially coming your way!
📍 122 N Broadway Street
More details, services, and opening info coming soon, but we’re so excited to finally say it out loud. Stay tuned!

01/11/2026

The strongest people aren’t the ones who never struggle.
They’re the ones who keep showing up while they do.

New year, new goals, same rule applies.
You don’t get stronger by waiting.
You don’t feel better by thinking about it.
You don’t change by wishing.

You change by starting.

Even when it’s awkward.
Even when it’s hard.
Even when you don’t feel ready.

That’s exactly what we believe at NextGen. Wellness isn’t about perfection. It’s about momentum. It’s about taking care of your body before it forces you to. It’s about building strength, resilience, and confidence one small choice at a time.

If this is the year you finally stop waiting and start moving, we’re here to help you do it. 💪🏼