Maximize Your Benefits
Now Is the Perfect Time to Prioritize Your Aches, Pains, and Performance As we approach the end of the calendar year, it’s one of the most financially strategic times to take care of your body. In the video above, Dr. Zach Baker shares an important reminder: many insurance plans, deductibles, and healthcare spending accounts reset…
Lateral Movement in Basketball
Unlock Better Lateral Movement in Basketball: Mobility Drills Every Athlete Should Use Basketball demands more than vertical jump and straight-line speed. The plays that change a game often happen side-to-side—cutting off a drive, sliding into help defense, or creating space off the dribble. That’s why lateral movement is one of the most important—and most overlooked—components…
Stay Pain-Free in December & Prepare for Your New Year Goals
How to Stay Pain-Free in December and Prepare for Your New Year Goals December is a month filled with schedule changes, colder weather, increased stress, and irregular training patterns. These factors combine to create a noticeable rise in injuries among active adults. If you want to start January with momentum instead of setbacks, understanding what…
Holiday Plan to Stay Injury-Free & Start 2026 Strong
The days following Thanksgiving and early December are when many active adults start to feel the effects of travel, long periods of sitting, unusual schedules, and disrupted training routines. This is often the point when stiffness increases, movement quality drops, and motivation starts to fade. If you want to start 2026 feeling strong instead of…
Every Mom Deserves a Postpartum Physical Therapy Checkup
Why Every Mom Deserves a Postpartum Physical Therapy Checkup – Just Like a 6-Week OB Visit If you’ve recently had a baby, you’ve probably made it through your 6-week OB checkup. You got the green light to return to normal life… but what does that really mean? As a pelvic health physical therapist (and mom…
Don’t Wait for January: Build an Injury-Proof Foundation
The stretch between mid-November and early December is one of the most overlooked opportunities of the entire year. While most people are shifting into holiday mode, training less, and assuming they’ll “start fresh” in January, you can be prepared to continue striving towards your goals, and elevate your fitness routine. Why not start now? This…
Group Running vs. Solo Running
As a physical therapist and an avid runner, I get asked all the time—should I run with a group or stick to running solo? The truth is, both have their place in a balanced running routine. But if you’re looking for consistent motivation, performance improvement, and fewer injuries, running with a group might just be…
Ankle Mobility in Basketball
Why Basketball Players Need Better Ankle Mobility Basketball is a game of sharp cuts, explosive jumps, and constant changes of direction. Whether you’re attacking the rim, sliding on defense, or landing after a rebound, your ankle mobility plays a major role in how efficiently and safely you move. For athletes of all levels, strong and…
The Role of Posture in Pelvic Floor Function
Posture & the Pelvic Floor: How to Adjust Your Stance When most people think of posture, they picture someone standing up straight or slouching at a desk, but posture is so much more than that. As a pelvic health physical therapist (and busy mom constantly carrying kids, car seats, and groceries), I see every day…
Knee Pain 2 Performance: Restoring Healthy Knee Function
Why Knee Pain Happens, and How Physical Therapy Can Help Knee pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physical therapy. Whether caused by sports, overuse, or everyday activity, knee injuries can make even simple tasks like walking or sitting uncomfortable. When you visit a physical therapist, the main goals are clear: reduce…