Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions

07/12/2025

Stop by and help us support a great cause!

While you're out and about this weekend… why not spread a little summer cheer?

We’re collecting gift cards all month long for our Cards for CASA drive—July 1st–31st! Your donation helps bring joy to local children in foster care, not just during the holidays, but all year long. It's easy to help! Drop off gift cards at any of these awesome local spots:

Optimal Physical Therapy Solutions 710 Hillside Rd. Suite 600 & 1616 S. Kentucky Suite D130
Tyler's Barbeque – 3301 Olsen Blvd
– 1001 2nd Ave Depot, Canyon, TX
The Rustic Leopard Boutique – 2806 Duniven Cir, Amarillo, TX

Let’s come together to make sure every child feels seen, supported, and celebrated.

01/28/2025

Congrats Jaxon Toniolli!

🏀 Jaxon is killin it on the court injury free! Go vote!!🏀

Randall guard Jaxon Toniolli tallied 14 points and led a second-half charge as the Raiders held off Canyon in District 4-4A action.

10/04/2024

Happy Physical Therapy Month!

02/01/2024

The DOD's analysis of having PTs serve as primary care providers for neuromusculoskeletal conditions across all military settings further confirms the value and cost-effectiveness of early intervention physical therapy.

Read the latest on the announcement:https://www.apta.org/siteassets/pdfs/press-releases/pts_serve_primary_care_providers_throughout_u.s._military.pdf

01/30/2024

A special CONGRATULATIONS to Maggie Marhefka on her swimming performance this weekend.

She won GOLD in both of her individual events and one relay and SILVER in a second relay. She was only one second away from her personal best in the 200 Fly.

Maggie started PT on crutches with a walking boot and was non-weightbearing. Over the last ~12 weeks following ankle surgery to fix a trimalleolar fracture she has "learned to walk", jump, push off, and kick for her strokes. She has put in the work in therapy and in the pool. "Sports specific PT was a gamechanger to get me back and in competition mode so soon." Maggie really is the comeback kid and we have been so thrilled to be apart of her journey. Good Luck at Regionals!

11/14/2023

Mattisun Hester PT, DPT and Alyssa Reynolds PT, DPT spent their morning with the Randall Highschool softball team teaching and discussing proper warm up for injury prevention and detailing the importance of tailoring exercises for sport specific demands.

This is exactly what the sports minded team at Optimal PT Solutions Performance and Sports Rehab is here for. Thanks for having us and Good Luck to the Randall Raiders!
Mattisun Hester
Alyssa Reynolds

10/25/2023

The jaw bone connected to the pelvic bone…?
This week we wrap our mini-series on the connections between the jaw and voice to the pelvic floor!

🎙️The musculature of the jaw reflects that of the pelvic floor. The four diaphragms throughout the body (cranial sacral, jaw musculature, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor) all work in synchronicity to establish and maintain pressure systems throughout the body. (PMID 32461863)

🎙️The relative positioning of the TMJ and surrounding musculature has been shown to influence overall posture of the head, neck, shoulders, and spine in patients both in standing and during locomotion. (PMID 35265232)

🎙️Because of this relationship, the pelvic floor muscle groups can play a significant role in speech, phonation, and even singing. Activation of the pelvic floor during singing was shown to increase PFM strength, EMG amplitude, the number of quick contractions, and the length of a long hold with 3-4 weeks of practice. (LWH 0579)

Check out this week’s episode to learn more😛

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. In this episode, we delve into the world of singing and its remarkable health benefits while uncovering the intriguing link between singing and the pelvic floor. We will explore the numerous health advantages of singing, such as its...

09/05/2023

O no…

We have discussed problems with or***ms many many times, but this week we’re looking specifically at pain with or***ms. Because of the vast neural connections and muscle activity in the pelvic floor, painful or***ms are surprisingly quite common. But as our listeners, you know that common doesn’t always mean normal. And there is help for you.

Painful or***ms can happen for a number of reasons in both men and women, including nerve entrapment, pelvic inflammatory disease, pelvic floor muscle overactivity, and scar tissue restrictions, as well as many more. Check out this weeks episode to learn how to go from “o no” to “oh yes!”😉

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. In this three-part miniseries over dysfunction during or**sm, Callie and Rachel kick things off with dysor**smia, or pain with climax. This can occur in men or women and may last anywhere from a few seconds to several days. The PSA...

07/25/2023

A common report we hear as pelvic floor PTs is “well I had a C-section, so my pelvic floor was spared.”

However, this is not the case! The pelvic floor still supported the growing baby for 9 months, and the addition of scar tissue healing and disruption of the core muscles actually indicate the need for pelvic floor physical therapy even further.

Callie and Rachel are beginning a deep dive into cesarean sections this week, kicking off a 3 part series. We will cover everything from wound healing to muscle strengthening over the course of the next 3 weeks so stay tuned😉

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. One of the questions that we get asked most commonly is "Does pelvic floor physical therapy benefit someone who has had a C-section?". In the first episode of this series on C-sections, the PSA girls address why someone who had a C-...

07/18/2023

You had me at Aloe🪴

The benefits of the aloe vera plant have long been established, most notably for sunburn relief☀️

But did you know the plant can also help your digestive system and bladder? Callie and Rachel do a deep dive into the benefits of the aloe vera plant in this weeks episode, and detail how this miracle plant can aid in digestion and bladder health🌿

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. We have all experienced the wonderful soothing effect of aloe vera on a bad sunburn after enjoying some pool time a little too long, but did you know that there are other ways that this medicinal plant can be used? Aloe vera juice,...

07/11/2023

✨NEW EPSIODE✨

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, or EDS, is a rare genetic condition that impacts joint integrity, skin tissue, blood vessels, and other connective tissues in the body.

What in the world does this have to do with your pelvic floor? Due to the dense connective tissues present within the pelvic region, and specifically the urinary, bowel, and gynecological systems, this area of the body is especially susceptible to connective tissue dysfunctions. The presence of EDS can lead to:
- pelvic organ prolapse
- pelvic pain
- urinary incontinence
- constipation
- recurrent UTIs
- preterm labor
- pelvic girdle instability
- testicular torsion

… and many more. Tune in to this week’s episode to learn more about this condition and implications within pelvic floor physical therapy.

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a genetic condition that causes connective tissue fragility, in the skin, ligaments, tendons, vessels, and hollow organs. But how exactly does this relate to the pelvic floor? Current research shows that du...

06/27/2023

Our favorite emoji💩

This week we are talking all things 💩. Did you know that over 5 million Americans experience some form of f***l incontinence? This can include👇
💩 accidental passage of bowel material
💩 accidental passage of gas
💩 “skid marks” in the underwear
💩 wiping… and wiping… and wiping…

F***l incontinence can happen for a h number of reasons, and your friendly neighborhood pelvic therapists are here to answer all your questions and guide you in the right direction!

And remember… never trust a fart💨

Listen to this episode from Pelvic Service Announcement on Spotify. 5.5 million Americans struggle with some form of f***l incontinence, yet this problem is rarely discussed. People rarely talk to their providers about this, let alone their friends and peers. The lack of conversation around f***l in...