The Importance of Strength Training for Dancers to Prevent Injuries
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Dancers get hurt, and it happens often. Dance movements can require an extreme range of motion and flexibility demands.
- Oct 22, 2023
- 2 min
Get Back on Your Feet: How Physical Therapy Helped a Senior's Recovery After a Broken Leg
Breaking your hip is scary–not just the incident itself but also the threat of losing your independence in the following months and years.
- Apr 28, 2023
- 2 min
From Achilles Pain to the London Marathon, Here’s How Charlie Did It!
After a bad reaction to a November half marathon, Charlie began working with motivPT in January 2023. We are so proud of Charlie's progress!
- Jan 5, 2023
- 1 min
Back pain can really get in the way of life!
Back pain was getting in the way for Doris, who is a professional dancer and dance professor. But Doris knew motivPT worked with dancers,...
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min
Back Pain? Get Results NOW!
Meet Soren. He is a construction worker who has struggled with low back and leg pain for years. See how motivPT worked for him!
- Jun 23, 2022
- 1 min
Online Physical Therapy from Your Home
Meet Mary Bridget. She's a senior athlete who loves biking, tennis, and cross-country skiing.
- Jun 12, 2022
- 1 min
Virtual Physical Therapy for Back Pain
There are a lot of reasons people feel low back pain, but it's important to know you don't need to live with the discomfort. At motivPT, Dr.
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Wrist or Elbow Pain At Work? Try This!
Today, we have two strategies to combat this wrist tightness and fatigue. At motivPT, we'll get you moving in a healthy way.
- Nov 13, 2021
- 1 min
For Strong Feet
At motivPT, we'll get you moving in a healthy way. If you have pain, weakness, or imbalance, consider booking with us for an online Physical
- Oct 30, 2021
- 1 min
Rotator Cuff Strengthening for Long-Term Shoulder Health
Shoulder pain and injuries are not uncommon. This is especially true given lots of people are working at a computer and falling into some...
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Pain with stretching? Try this.
Feeling your butterfly stretch at the front of your hips? That’s a problem. A butterfly stretch is a nice way to open the hips, work on...
- Oct 10, 2021
- 1 min
Dawn Did It!
From hurting on neighborhood walks to boundary waters hiking and portaging—Dawn made incredible improvements with MOTIV Physical Therapy!...
- Sep 11, 2021
- 1 min
Strengthen the Muscles that Protect Your Shoulder
Your scapula (a.k.a. your shoulder blade) is the foundation from which many shoulder muscles connect, including your rotator cuff. So we...
- Aug 14, 2021
- 1 min
Where’s Your Butt In That Chair?
When sitting, your hip position in your chair can make a big difference on your lower back. This is especially true for folks with disc...
- Jul 24, 2021
- 1 min
Side Plank Variations
Side planks are a great oblique exercise, but did you know they also really work your hip abductors (side butt). When performed...
- Jul 17, 2021
- 1 min
How to Bridge: Hip Strengthening Done Right!
Bridges are a common exercise, but they're often done incorrectly! The main function of a bridge is to strengthen your glute muscles, which
- Jul 10, 2021
- 1 min
Technique Matters.
Technique matters. Too often, people push themselves into harder exercises without having a solid understanding of the techniques needed for
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
motivPT was Transformational and Completely Changed My Motivation
motivPT was Transformational and Completely Changed My Motivation
- Jun 27, 2021
- 1 min
How's Your Core Stability?
Let’s put your core stability to the test because a stable core means a more stable spine, happier hips, and a stronger back. Grab a...
- Jun 20, 2021
- 1 min
Jane Fonda Knows Her Stuff
Your hips have an important job! They help mobilize and stabilize the lower extremities. Side-Lying Clam Exercises are a great way to...
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