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01/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Eli Ashman to Praxis Physical Therapy as our newest student Intern 👏

Eli is a 4th-year Kinesiology student at Western Washington University with a strong passion for sports performance and injury rehabilitation. He’s an active member of the WWU Men’s Rugby team, giving him firsthand insight into the demands of training, competition, and recovery. 🏉

Eli has a special interest in learning more about the rehabilitation of sports injuries and how evidence-based care helps athletes return stronger and more resilient. During his time at Praxis, he’ll be shadowing clinic owner Mark Jamantoc, PT, and Aaron Thompson PT, gaining exposure to one-on-one care, clinical decision-making, and performance-driven rehab.

If you see Eli around the clinic, feel free to say hi and welcome him to the Praxis community!

01/03/2026

📍 Shoulder SLAP Tear Rehab — What the Evidence Really Says 💪🦾
Whether you’re dealing with pain from throwing, lifting, or just everyday overhead motions, SLAP tears are more treatable than you might think 👇

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🔍 Quick Breakdown:

✅ Many SLAP tears get better with structured rehab — especially Type I & III tears without surgery.
✅ Type II tears in non-throwers or middle-aged adults can also improve with conservative care that emphasizes mobility, strength, and mechanics.
✅ Surgery (SLAP repair or biceps tenodesis) isn’t always required — we often reserve it for persistent symptoms after consistent rehab.

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🧠 What Good Rehab Looks Like

👉 Control pain & inflammation early with rest & graded activity.
👉 Restore motion — posterior shoulder mobility & thoracic extension matter.
👉 Strengthen rotator cuff + scapular muscles from isometrics → endurance → power.
👉 Integrate kinetic chain — trunk/hips share the load so the shoulder doesn’t overwork.

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🧩 PT Over Surgery?

✔ Start conservative — most small/degenerative tears heal well with good physical therapy first.
✔ Consider surgical consult if 6–12 weeks of quality rehab doesn’t restore function or you have instability limiting sport/work.

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✨ Takeaway:
SLAP tears don’t automatically mean surgery — evidence supports smart, criterion-based rehab as the foundation of recovery. Progress based on strength, motion & objective testing — not the calendar.

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🎯 Want PT tips for shoulder recovery or how to safely return to sport? Drop a 💪 or ask in the comments!

12/25/2025

Wishing you all a safe and fun holiday season with your families.

12/18/2025

Looking back on 2025 with a full heart.
So grateful for this community, this team, and the people I get to work with every day.
Thank you for trusting Praxis.

Here’s our year in review →

12/11/2025

Holiday party with the best health/wellness crew!

✅ Praxis PT
✅ Basecamp Fitness Bellingham
✅ Anytime Fitness Barkley Village
✅ Bellingham Anytime Fitness

Glad to work with such crazy, weird, fun, smart and fitness-fanatic peeps!

As a small PT clinic, we are grateful to be a part of this!

12/08/2025

FULL HOUSE + BIG WINS 🔥

What an incredible turnout for our Loosen Up! – Lower Body Mobility Workshop hosted by Basecamp Fitness Bellingham last Saturday!

Huge thank you to everyone who showed up ready to move, learn, and take care of their bodies. This workshop was led by Mark and Katrina from Praxis Physical Therapy and focused on:
✅ Lower back mobility
✅ Hip mobility
✅ Knee control & mechanics
✅ Ankle mobility & stability
✅ Practical tips for injury management & longevity

The energy in the room was unreal, and seeing a full house committed to moving better and staying resilient is exactly why we do this. 💪

Big thanks to the Basecamp community for the trust and enthusiasm — we’re excited for what’s coming next!

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12/07/2025

We understand that some of you have struggled with deductibles, higher copays, and even dropped their health insurance altogether this coming year.

We offer gift certificates of ANY amount that is 100% transferable. You can use it towards your copay or towards a cash / paid visit.

Text 360.389.3156 or email info@praxisphysio.com

Here’s to a healthy and fit holiday and to 2026! You can share this post as well!

12/03/2025

PRAXIS PT FOOD DRIVE UNTIL Dec 23rd

We’re proud to support the Bellingham Food Bank this season. If you’d like to give back, Praxis PT is now accepting pantry donations during our clinic hours.

Most-needed items include:
• Peanut butter & canned meat
• Seed & nut butters (peanut-free options welcome)
• Cereal, crackers, and other shelf-stable packaged foods
• Dried goods such as pasta, rice, and beans
• Jarred items
• Kid-friendly foods

Drop-off Location:
Praxis Physical Therapy
1616 N State St. Ste 101, Bellingham

Donation Hours:
Monday–Friday
7:30–11:30 AM
1:30–4:00 PM

Whether it’s one item or a full bag, every contribution helps support families in our community. Thank you for being part of this effort to keep Bellingham fed and supported.

FYI: YOU CAN ALSO DROP OFF HERE IF WE ARE CLOSED:
BELLINGHAM FOOD BANK
Food Donation Drop Off
Warehouse at 1824 Ellis Street
Enter alleyway behind building via Kansas Street

12/02/2025

Grateful for our community!

Thank you to this patient for leaving such a stellar review. We’re honored to be part of your care and truly appreciate the trust you place in us every time you walk through our doors.

Your feedback means a lot and helps us continue striving for excellent care for everyone who comes to see us.

— Praxis Physical Therapy

11/28/2025

A special thanks to for opening the topic on this when she asked me about the gaps on working with coaches.
Live on www.praxisphysio.com/blog

Where ACL Rehab Breaks Down — and How We Fix It

Most ACL athletes are “cleared”… but not actually READY.

That’s where re-injuries happen — during the transition from rehab to team training.

Here’s what we see:

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🔥 The Biggest Gaps After ACL Surgery

1. Cleared on TIME, not DATA
Many athletes still have big deficits at 6–12 months:
• Quad strength 90%
2. Landing symmetry >90%
3. Clean movement mechanics

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🤝 PT + Strength Coaches = The Winning ACL Formula

At Praxis, we combine:
• VALD ForceDeck testing
• Objective strength + landing data
• Movement analysis
• Communication with coaches

📌 PT builds capacity. Coaches build performance.
Together, athletes return to sport stronger and safer than before.

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**📍 Athletes returning from ACL?

DM us or book an ACL performance assessment.**
We’ll test your strength, landing strategy, and readiness for high-level play.

Address

1616 N. State St Suite 101
Bellingham, WA
98225

Telephone

+13603893156

Website

http://www.praxisphysio.com/

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