Thrive Integrative Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab LLC

04/16/2025

As PTs, we have used the sit to stand test to assess patient's strength, balance, and flexibility; but recent research suggests it also may reveal longevity. The test measures how many times you can rise to stand from seated in a 30 second time period without using your hands to assist. A score that falls below average for your age group (see article) could indicate poor health outcomes and a prediction of mortality. Lower scores point towards risk of falls or cardiovascular issues. The data did not take into account a new injury or surgery which would be limiting your mobility.

The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health.

04/13/2025

As PTs, we have used the sit to stand test to assess patient's strength, balance, and flexibility; but recent research suggests it also may reveal longevity. The test measures how many times you can rise to stand from seated in 30 second time period without using your hands to assist. A score that falls below average for your age group (see article) could indicate poor health outcomes and a prediction of mortality. Lower scores points toward risk of falls or cardiovascular issues. The study did not take into account a new injury or recent surgery, which would limit mobility.

The sit-to-stand test takes just 30 seconds to complete, but its results can provide profound insights into your health.

04/11/2025

For desk-based workers, PTs can highlight critical interventions to combat the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. Common issues like neck stiffness, lower back pain, and repetitive strain injuries can be significantly mitigated through targeted intervention. Give us a call to schedule an evaluation and we'll create a customized program and guidance to keep you healthy and pain free. 540-532-9981

Examples of ways to diminish issues with prolonged desk work :

- Taking frequent short breaks, using a standing or treadmill
desk
- Performing in-chair stretches
- Optimizing workstation setup

03/14/2025

Many people don't realize that jumping back into spring activities too quickly can lead to preventable injuries. Overuse injuries develop gradually when people repetitively stress muscles and ligaments, which is especially common after periods of reduced activity. The therapists at Thrive PT highlight five key strategies to prevent spring injuries:
1. Gradually increase activity levels by no more than 10% per week
2. Perform proper warm-ups before any physical activity
3. Vary activities to avoid repetitive stress on the same muscle groups
4. Recognize and respond appropriately to pain signals
5. Use ergonomic tools and proper body mechanics for activities like gardening

The goal is for people to enjoy everything spring has to offer without pain or limitation, and the therapists added that a brief PT assessment can make the difference between a season of activity and a season of recovery.
For more information about preventing overuse injuries, contact us at 540-532-9981.

12/11/2024

A great article on why movement is one of the best predictors for longevity. Let's make our resolution for 2025 to move more!

Scientists crunched the numbers to come up with the single best predictor of how long you’ll live—and arrived at a surprisingly low-tech answer

07/19/2024

It was a great day for a golf outing! Thank you Herb, Mark, Dave, and Josh for representing Thrive Integrative PT in the Our Health golf tournament and fundraiser. We love supporting organizations doing great things in our Wi******er community!

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We offer orthopedic manual physical therapy and other wellness services to improve our patient's qua

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Thrive Integrative PT! Have a safe and happy holiday! 🇺🇸🎇🎉

06/26/2024

A Thrive outing to celebrate a great year and to welcome Savannah. We escaped with 5 minutes to spare 🤩 We couldn’t ask for a better crew! 👏 Dave, Caroline, Susan, Savannah, Karen J and Karen W (not in the pic)

06/20/2024

You know you work in a physical therapy clinic when your office manager uses Theraband to fix the plant. A+ for creativity and resourcefulness.

06/13/2024

We are pleased to announce our new orthopedic physical therapist, Savannah Benson. She received her Bachelor's of Science with a Health Sciences concentration from James Madison University in 2018 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Lynchburg in 2024. Savannah has an interest in Integrative Manual Therapy and dry needling along with post-operative rehabilitation and treating general orthopedic related injuries. Savannah is an in-network provider for health insurance and is contracted with Medicare, Anthem, United Healthcare, Humana, and Aetna. She is a huge asset to our clinic in utilizing both traditional orthopedic practices married with integrative manual techniques for excellent patient outcomes. She is taking new patients so give us a call at 540-532-9981

06/10/2024

A new study states that falls are the leading cause of ER visits among older adults. If you or someone you know struggles with balance and/or has reoccuring falls, physical therapy can help. Our therapist Dave does an excellent job with balance re-training. Give us a call to schedule: 540-532-9981.

The study found that more than 3 million older adults in the United States seek hospital care for fall injuries annually, a major concern given increasing capacity strain on hospitals and EDs. The $20 billion in annual acute treatment costs attributed to fall injury indicate an urgent need to implem...