Leverage Physical Therapy

03/10/2026

Top reasons older adults don't exercises:

1. Pain: most people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have a past injury, surgery, or pain that makes exercise more difficult or fearful

2. Don't know what to do: if you haven't exercised before it can be tough to know what to do and how much of it to be safe and effective

3. Equipment: it takes equipment to have a well rounded exercise program

4. Gyms are intimidating: although most gyms are very welcoming and accommodating, they can be intimidating if you've never been to one

5. Community: it's hard to exercise consistently by yourself

6. Consistency: whether it's boredom, pain, motivation, lack of progress, or other responsibilities, it can be hard to be consistent over many years

Good news.

We have solved all of these problems with Movement With Age.

Small group exercise classes designed and run by Doctor of Physical Therapy

- Decrease fall risk
- Improve bone density
- Increase strength, mobility, endurance, and balance
- Feel better and decrease pain

Call 715-204-4787 or visit

https://www.leverage-physicaltherapy.com/movement-with-age

02/22/2026

Time to break the cycle

Pain and injuries are a common reason that people don't exercise consistently. They can be minimized with a smart program and solving the root cause of the pain.

Schedule an appointment to get out of pain AND develop a plan to stay consistent

02/10/2026

There's an opening for chair yoga with Katie on Monday mornings. Geared towards older adults to improve balance and mobility.

Visit https://www.leverage-physicaltherapy.com/yoga

Or call 715-204-4787 to learn more

Explore gentle yoga classes designed to improve flexibility, balance, and well-being for all ages at Leverage Physical Therapy.

02/09/2026

Ready to schedule an appointment, but hate talking on the phone?

Online Scheduling now available. Click the link to schedule yourself.

As always, you can text or call 715-204-4787 to schedule

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02/05/2026

Weighted vests are fine but if you're trying to improve bone density, walking with an 8 pound weighted vest probably isn't going to cut it.

Resistance training and jumping can improve bone density even in people with osteopenia or osteoporosis.

If you aren't sure what to do or how to safely start a program, schedule an appointment.

02/03/2026

We don't stop training and start rehabbing when there is an injury. Training just might look a little different.

It's important to maintain as much strength, fitness, and skill as possible when injured.

I see people all the time who already did physical therapy and were discharged but still not back to the gym or sport.

Imagine being done with physical therapy and being told not to push or pull or do anything heavy overhead (yeah that really happened)

01/26/2026

The landmine press is my favorite pressing movement for people with stiff or painful shoulders.

- It allows almost anyone to press with adequate weight even if they can't get their arm straight overhead
- It encourages upward rotation of the scaula which reduces the pinching feeling
- It's a single arm movement so there's no compensation from the other arm

Having options to continue or start overhead pressing is an important goal of physical therapy

01/23/2026

Exercise becomes even more important as you get older.

The best time to start was 10 years ago. The next best time is today.

If you are over 65, come join a community of people who are bettering their health through exercise.

Movement With Age e is a small group fitness class for adults over 65.

A combination of balance, mobility, strengthening, and endurance exercises to help you move and feel better.

- run by a Doctor of Physical therapy
- 2x/week
- designed specifically for adults over 65

If you're interested in trying a class or learning more visit https://www.leverage-physicaltherapy.com/movement-with-age

Or call/text 715-204-4787

01/22/2026

Come see me at Olympic Fitness next week!

You'll get a quick assessment and a couple exercises you can do at your next workout to address a painful area.

I'll have needles if you'd like to try dry needling

Dealing with an injury but not sure what to do about it?? 🤕 Sign up for a FREE injury screening session with Dr. Brett Scoles on Wednesday, January 28th!! 🙌

This opportunity is open to MEMBERS of Olympic Fitness & spots may fill up fast — get signed up & learn how to ACTUALLY overcome that pain or strain you’ve been suffering with for so long!

Select your time slot & answer a couple of quick questions on this sign-up form 👇
🔗 https://form.jotform.com/260075745469163

With any questions, email us at info@olympicfitnesscenter.net 📲

01/21/2026

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01/19/2026

Along with rehab, giving your body the right nutrients and environment can help speed up the healing process (or not slow it down)

1. Sleep: ideally 8 hours of sleep but the quality is just as important.

2. Protein: aim for 1 gram per pound of ideal body weight

3. Water: at least half your bodyweight in ounces. Electrolytes are often helpful

4. Non-exercise movement: walking, standing, stairs, etc increase blood flow throughout the day. Increase steps or standing time

01/18/2026

Getting out of pain is the reason most people start physical therapy. But it doesn't stop there.

There's so many other things that are important. Being mentally and physically capable and confident to workout, carry your kids, shovel your driveway, or play sports is also part of the process.