Dr. Coach Kelli Physical Therapy and Sports Training

Dr. Coach Kelli Physical Therapy and Sports Training A PT who actually cares about YOU. I am a physical therapist and high school sports coach. Our bodies are incredible places. Our minds are even more amazing.
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I grew up the youngest of 4 kids, playing sports while pursuing my academic career. An injury sidelined me for 9 months when I was 16, and since then my mission has been to keep myself and those around me healthy enough to play at their best. I can help you see that and unleash your potential to help your body let you do the things you love.

02/06/2026

Somebody mentioned that they have hypermobile, ankles, and knees, and stiff hips.

My philosophy, and it can be argued, is that our body operates in a balance of stable joints and mobile joints. Of course, every joint in your body needs some degree of both, but when we look at your body as a whole in general, we want a strong stable trunk, mobile hips, and shoulders, stable, knees, and elbows, ankle, ankles, and wrists, stable, middle of your foot and middle of your hand, mobile toes and fingers

So if you’re experiencing more stiffness in a joint that is designed to be mobile, other areas of your body will find a way to make it work and might compensate*

For this person in particular who tells me she has hypermobile ankles and knees, and stiff hips, I would advise her to simply start to balance and ask her middle of her foot to stabilize, her knee to stabilize and her trunk to stabilize

* let’s be real, I have a fraction of a fraction of this person‘s story, so I cannot in good conscience offer any kind of real advice. This is speaking in generalities and meant to serve the general population

as always, this content is for education purposes only

Know your body
be smart
keep moving

02/05/2026

If criss-cross sitting feels hard, start higher.
Using a stool or blocks lets you practice the position safely and comfortably while your body adapts.

Take it slow, listen to your body, and practice both sides. A little asymmetry is normal, the goal is staying comfortable and in control, not forcing a position.

There’s no “right” way to sit.
The only wrong way is pushing through pain.

👉 Comment “𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲” to build a mobility routine that meets you where you are.

02/04/2026

Ok folks. Change of pace - share where you’re struggling in this move, because after doing it and posting about it every day for the last 6 weeks, I ca PROMISE you that you’re not he only one struggling with it or some aspect of it.

I genuinely want to help you, and the only way I can do that is to learn more about what’s hard about this for you and how to start addressing it (and if it’s smart or makes sense TO address it)

So drop it in the comments below. I’ll get to all your answers in future videos.

Pass this along to someone you care about and let’s get better together.

02/04/2026

This simple skill matters more than most people realize.
Being able to stand up and sit down without using your hands is a huge indicator of strength, mobility, and long-term independence.

We lose this ability slowly by compensating, pushing off chairs, knees, or flopping down and letting gravity win. When you control the descent and practice standing up with intention, you build the strength your body needs to keep doing it for years to come.

No flopping. Move with control.
👉 Comment “𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲” to build a daily mobility routine that actually works.

02/03/2026

Notice how your body feels as you come down.
And again as you come back up.

This isn’t about doing it perfectly.
It’s about paying attention.

Where do you feel steady?
Where do you slow down?
Where do you naturally reach for support?

That’s not weakness.
That’s information.

Getting up and down from the floor is one of those movements your body wants to keep for life.
The more familiar it is, the more confident it becomes.

Hands are allowed.
Pauses are allowed.
Awareness is the whole point.

Try it once today.
Just notice.

If this felt useful, save it.
And if you want a simple way to build confidence here, comment MOVE and I’ll send you the $0 sit-to-rise starter guide.

02/03/2026

Most mornings need permission.

Permission to get on the ground.
Permission to move slowly.
Permission to actually do the thing instead of just watching it.

This is an 8-minute morning mobility flow meant to be followed along.
Gentle hip movement.
Easy crisscross sitting.
Slow breathing.
Then we switch the legs and breathe again.

Simple. Steady. Grounded.

This is my response to all the requests for follow-along movement.
Not something to analyze.
Something to move with.

Save this.
Put your phone on the floor.
Press play and join me.

Eight minutes of permission is often enough to change how your body feels for the rest of the day.

Keep moving.

02/03/2026

What’s wrong with this picture ?

Short answer - absolutely nothing.
Medium answer - we don’t know.
Long answer - we need A LOT more information.

This was one of those ah-ha moments for me in PT school.
Our professor put a static picture like this one up on the projector and asked us (in our 1st or second year), what was wrong with the patient.

Right away hands shot up.
“Her back is curved!”
“Her palms aren’t flat on the ground”
“Her knees don’t bend”
“Her neck flexes too much”

He smiled and let us keep guessing. It must’ve gone on for 3-4 minutes.

The next slide said , “we don’t know”

And what he said stuck with me.

We don’t know if it hurts. We don’t know if that’s the normal way she moves. We don’t know if she’s moving that way because of a previous surgery or medical history. We don’t know if she’s hyper or hypo mobile. We don’t know if she’s had a fusion surgery somewhere.

Then he made us talk about what we need to get that info - We need another angle. We need an adequate history and intake. We need to know medications and daily habits.

Most important, we need immediate feedback from the patient. “How does it feel/why are you doing it like that ?” And then we need to SHUT. UP. And listen to our people. They will tell us what’s wrong. We just have to listen.

Everyone we treat is a person before they’re a diagnosis or a “problem”. Treat them like it.

Message me “book” if you want the 12 signs of vitality ebook I wrote to help people understand their healthspan and improve their life and mobility, $9 for my followers.

As always, my content is for awareness and educational purposes. Know your body. Be safe. Keep moving.

02/03/2026

This isn’t just a stretch, it’s coordination.
Cat–cow helps restore spinal mobility, breathing capacity, and control through flexion and extension.

Exhale as you round. Inhale as you extend.
Think of it as flossing your spine, gently lubricating joints and reconnecting breath with movement.

If the floor feels tough, do it seated. Even 15 seconds at your desk can make a difference.

👉 Comment or DM “𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲” to build a daily mobility routine that actually works.

02/03/2026

Be ready for lots of movement tips, accountability , education, and yes, some options to buy my course and book and classes when you’re ready. If that’s you, welcome. If not mute me or unfollow me. You’re welcome back any time. Keep moving.

02/02/2026

Getting up from the floor isn’t fitness.
It’s independence.

Sit-to-rise gives you honest information about how your body is working right now—strength, balance, coordination, and confidence in one simple task.

No special clothes.
No rushing.
No fixing yourself.

Just practicing a skill your future self will be grateful for.

If you want a clear, calm way to build floor confidence,
comment MOVE and I’ll send you the $0 sit-to-rise starter guide.

02/02/2026

This is about moving more completely.

The World’s Greatest Stretch gives your hips, spine, and shoulders a chance to work together again—slowly, smoothly, and with control.

For many adults, this kind of movement restores confidence just as much as it restores range.

No intensity.
No pushing.
Just awareness and repetition.

This is how you keep movement feeling familiar instead of fragile.

If you want a simple, clear way to build floor confidence,
comment MOVE and I’ll send you the $0 sit-to-rise starter guide.

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I am a physical therapist and high school sports coach. I help prevent ACL tears in youth athletes, specifically young women who play soccer and basketball. I grew up the youngest of 4 kids, playing sports while pursuing my academic career. An injury sidelined me for 9 months when I was 16, and since then my mission has been to keep myself and those around me healthy enough to play at their best. Our bodies are incredible places. Our minds are even more amazing. I can help you see that and unleash your potential to help your body let you do the things you love.