Columbia Physical Therapy

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Your commitment to protecting our freedoms inspires us every day.

To all veterans, we are deeply grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙

10/17/2025

💪🥎🎉Back in the game! 🎉🥎💪

We're proud to recognize Cyndi as our patient of the month!

Cyndi came in with one goal - to get back to the sport she loves - and she crushed it! Her determination, positivity, and perseverance never wavered. She faced every challenge head-on and inspired everyone around her. Thanks to her hard work, she's now back on the field and loving every moment! Cyndi, your resilience is truly inspiring! 👏👏👏

10/16/2025

10/09/2025

🎉 👏 Congratulations to Nolan!
We’re so proud to share that he has been recognized as the Student of the Year by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association! 🎓
Nolan received the Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Student Award. He continues to inspire us every day with his dedication, hard work, and passion for learning — qualities that shine both in and out of the clinic.
We’re lucky to have such an outstanding individual on our team! 💪✨

09/30/2025

✨We are hiring a Physical Therapy Assistant!✨

Our growing physical therapy office is looking for a licensed PTA to join our energetic and patient-focused team!

✅Support patients on their rehab journey
✅Work alongside experienced physical therapists
✅ Be part of a positive, collaborative environment

What we offer:

🔻Supportive work environment
🔻Great patients who make each day rewarding
🔻Competitive pay and benefits

📍816 S. Main St.
Columbia, IL 62236
P (618)636-2786
Apply today by sending your resume to: a.mcafee.apt@gmail.com

If you love helping people get back to doing what they love, we'd love to meet you! 💪

08/24/2025

🥎🎉 Celebrating a Huge Comeback! 🎉🥎
Please join us in congratulating Sam, who also graduated from physical therapy this summer after recovering from knee surgery! 🙌
Through hard work, perseverance, determination, and countless hours of rehab, she not only came back stronger—but is now headed to the next chapter: playing college softball! 💪🔥
We are so proud of your dedication and can’t wait to see you shine at the collegiate level. Best of luck, Sam---the field is yours! 🌟

08/24/2025

⛳🎓 On to the next level! 🎓⛳
A huge congratulations to Reese K, who has officially graduated from physical therapy this summer after recovering from hip surgery! 🙌
This student-athlete showed incredible resilience and drive throughout the rehab process—and now she is headed to the next big stage: playing D1 college golf! 🏌️‍♀️
We couldn’t be prouder of your hard work, dedication, and positive attitude every step of the way. Best of luck as you take your talents to the collegiate level—you’ve earned it! 💪💙

08/24/2025

🔥⚽💪 Hard work pays off! 💪⚽🔥
Big shoutout to Sarah, a strong and determined student-athlete who crushed every step of rehab. She is a dedicated student-athlete who graduated from physical therapy after completing a long journey of ACL rehab this spring.
💪⚽Through discipline, grit, and relentless effort, she came back stronger than ever and is ready to dominate the soccer field again! ⚡️
Your fire and dedication inspire us all—keep chasing those goals, Sarah! 👏

08/24/2025

📚💪 Back to school means back to the grind for our amazing student-athletes! ⚽⛳🥎
Your hard work, discipline, and dedication—on the field and in the classroom—set you apart. Wishing you strength, success, and plenty of victories this year! 🔥👏

08/13/2025

🎒Back to School! 📚

As students head back to the classroom, it's the perfect time to check in on their posture, movement, and daily habits to keep them feeling their best.

Here are some Physical Therapist-Approved Tips to kick off the school year strong.

✅Backpack Safety:
- Wear both straps
- Keep the pack above the waist
- Limit weight to 10-15% of your child's body weight
- Choose padded straps and use chest and waist belts if available

🪑Desk/Posture Tips:
- Knees and hips should be at 90°
- Feet flat on the floor
- Back supported
- Reading material/screens at eye level
- Encourage standing/stretching every 30-45 mins - Movement is medicine!

🛌Sleep and Hydration Matters:
- Consistent bedtime routine
- 8-10 hours of sleep for school-aged kids
- Avoid screens 30 minutes before bed
- Aim for half your child's weight(lb) in ounces of water per day. For example, an 80lb child should try to drink 40 oz. of water
- Water intake should increase with hot weather and activity

🤸Stay Active:
- Aim for 60 minutes of movement a day
- Sports, walking, biking, and recess all count!
- Encourage good warm-ups and stretching prior to being active

📋Notice complaints of back, neck, or shoulder pain?
Our team can help! A quick movement screening can go a long way in keeping your student pain-free, focused, and thriving this school year.

📞Call us to schedule!
(618)636-2786

07/31/2025

🚨Last call! We're turning in our donations for the Annual School Supply Drive tomorrow morning - there's still time to drop something off! 🎒✏️

07/30/2025

🌟 Movement is Medicine 🌟

Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or just looking to feel your best - movement matters.

At Columbia PT, we believe in the power of personalized movement to help your body heal, grow stronger, and stay resilient. Physical therapy is about empowering you with the tools to move better, feel better, and live fully.

✨Small steps add up
✨Progress over perfection
✨Let's get moving - together!

📞Call to book your evaluation today!
(618)636-2786