By / Physical TherapyIf you’ve been told you’re “just flexible” — or that your pain is really anxiety — and you’ve never gotten a real answer, this post is for you. Hypermobility isn’t rare. And it’s not just about being bendy. For a lot of people — especially queer and trans folks — it’s the invisible thread
Hypermobility in LGBTQ+ Bodies: What Physical Therapy Can Actually Do Read More »
If you’re preparing for top surgery and want to give your body the best possible head start, this post is for you. Most of the mental energy before surgery goes where it should: finding the right surgeon, setting up your recovery space, arranging time off, and texting your people. What rarely makes the list
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Be honest: when was the last time you actually warmed up before a run? If your “warmup” is walking from your car to the trailhead, you are not alone. Most recreational runners skip it entirely, then wonder why their knees, shins, and hips start complaining a few weeks into a new routine. Here
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By / Physical TherapyIf you grew up being told to ice a sprained ankle and stay off it for two weeks, this post is for you. For decades, RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) was the gold standard for treating sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries. But the research has moved on, and so has the advice.
Forget RICE: Why Injury Recovery Needs PEACE and LOVE Read More »
Starting strength training can feel intimidating, especially if the gym has never felt like a place that was built for you. Maybe you are worried about looking like you do not know what you are doing. Maybe you have had bad experiences in fitness spaces. Maybe you are returning after an injury, surgery, illness,
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By / Archives, Physical TherapyStarting physical therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if healthcare has not always felt safe, affirming, or helpful. Maybe you have been dismissed before. Maybe a provider made assumptions about your body, your pain, your gender, your weight, your activity level, or your goals. Maybe you are used to bracing yourself before appointments because you
What To Expect At Your First PT Visit If Healthcare Has Felt Hard Before Read More »
By / Archives, Strength WorkoutsIf you want to get stronger, doing the exact same workout the exact same way forever usually will not get you very far. At some point, your body adapts to the demand you place on it. That is a good thing. It means training is working. But it also means that if you want to
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By / Physical TherapyPhysical therapy is often misunderstood as something you only do after surgery or when pain gets severe. Here are five of the most common myths about PT, debunked. A lot of people have heard of physical therapy, but not everyone knows what it actually includes. For some, it still brings up the image of a
Transgender youth in Texas are important parts of our families, schools, and future. Just like their cisgender counterparts, they deserve support and care. Yet waves of recent legislation are targeting young LGBTQ+ people at a national and state level. Meanwhile, public health guidance is clear: discrimination and social rejection are linked with worse health outcomes
At its core, Valentine’s Day is a reminder to show love on purpose – through attention, care, and follow-through. That’s also the heart of holistic community healthcare. This type of care is especially important for marginalized folks, who often experience higher rates of medical mistrust and barriers to accessing care. Holistic community healthcare isn’t one
