Total Balance Therapy

01/27/2026

Your brain is always learning. 🧠

Your body is always adapting. 💥

That’s neuroplasticity—and it’s why PT & OT work.

With the right movements and meaningful practice, the brain can build new pathways to support recovery and function. It’s never “too late” to improve.

Train your brain. Move with purpose. 💙

01/26/2026

❄️ SNOW DAY TRIVIA TIME! ❄️

While you’re staying cozy, test your brain with these wintery + movement-based trivia questions! ⛄🧠

(Answers below… no peeking!)

1️⃣ True or False: Shoveling snow can burn as many calories as jogging.

2️⃣ What part of the body is MOST likely to get injured during icy weather?
A) Wrists
B) Ankles
C) Lower back
D) All of the above

3️⃣ Why is it important to warm up before playing in the snow or shoveling?
A) Muscles are tighter in the cold
B) It helps prevent strains
C) It improves balance
D) All of the above

4️⃣ Which activity helps improve balance on slippery surfaces?
A) Single-leg stands
B) Core strengthening
C) Gait training
D) All of the above

💡 PT/OT Tip: Cold weather can make muscles stiff and balance more challenging—stay safe, move smart, and listen to your body!

👉 Comment how many you got right or tag someone who’d love this!

👇 ANSWERS 👇
1️⃣ TRUE!
2️⃣ D) All of the above
3️⃣ D) All of the above
4️⃣ D) All of the above

01/26/2026

💪 Why Physical & Occupational Therapists Can Use Pilates Equipment in Skilled Therapy 💪

Pilates equipment isn’t just for fitness—it can be a powerful skilled therapy tool when used by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs).

✔️ Purposeful & Skilled
When integrated into a plan of care, Pilates equipment supports skilled goals like improving strength, balance, postural control, motor planning, and functional mobility.

✔️ Clinical Reasoning Matters
PTs and OTs use Pilates equipment with clinical judgment, adapting resistance, positioning, and cues to address specific impairments—not general exercise.

✔️ Functional Outcomes
Pilates-based interventions can directly support ADLs, gait, transfers, pain management, neuromuscular re-education, and return-to-function goals.

✔️ Evidence-Informed Practice
Research supports Pilates principles for improving core stability, balance, flexibility, and body awareness—key components of rehabilitation.

✔️ It’s Not the Tool, It’s the Skill
What makes it skilled therapy is who is providing it, why it’s being used, and how it’s applied—not the equipment itself.

✨ When Pilates equipment is used intentionally, documented appropriately, and aligned with functional goals, it absolutely belongs in skilled PT and OT services.

01/26/2026

❄️For the safety of our staff and patients, the clinic will be closed for in person treatment today January 26th, 2026. ❄️

❗️If you have an appointment today, please be on the look out for a phone call or voicemail from our clinic. ❗️

Everyone stay safe & warm today! ☺️

01/26/2026

✨ Have you been wanting to try a class at The Studio Crossville ? NOW is your chance! ✨

Follow instructions to receive a FREE on-demand class. Then enter the contest for a chance to win a FREE in-person class!

❄️ Stay warm, stay active! 🤸

UPDATE!! CONTEST CLOSED AND THE WINNER OF OUR FREE CLASS IS Jaycee Stephens!!!

❄️🧊 PLEASE READ! 🧊❄️
FREE CLASS ALERT 🚨 AND CONTEST!

Due to the risks of traveling tomorrow, we may not be able to host most of our in person classes BUT we want to offer a FREE recorded class to anyone that’s sent straight to your inbox that you can do AT HOME!

Class options are:
- Express Barre with Dawn (BARRE)
- Chair Yoga with Deborah (CHAIR)
- Pilates with Victoria (PILATES)
- Strength & Core with Ashley (STRENGTH)
- Yoga with Jessi (YOGA)

So here’s how it works:
SEND US A MESSAGE WITH YOUR EMAIL and which class you’d like to have sent to you!

❄️🧊 Now for the contest: This will be for anyone new to the Studio- so current members, share with your friends!
-COMMENT BELOW YOUR FAVE KIND OF EXERCISE
- MESSAGE US YOUR EMAIL & WHICH CLASS YOU WANT TO TRY
- SHARE THIS POST!

Do all 3 to be entered to win a free class with us!!

Stay warm and safe everyone!! 🧊❄️
This EXPIRES 5 pm Monday January 26th.

01/24/2026

Today we’re celebrating more than just progress in therapy—we’re celebrating the power of celebrating itself 🎉
Taking time to acknowledge wins (big and small) can boost mood, reduce stress, and support overall mental health. At our PT/OT clinic, we believe movement, mindset, and moments of joy all work together on the road to wellness.

And speaking of celebrating… it’s Bailey's birthday on the 26th and Jessi’s birthday on the 28th! 🥳 Join us in wishing them a happy birthday and in choosing to celebrate yourself and your progress a little extra today.

01/23/2026

Physical therapy (PT) for a sports injury focuses on healing, restoring function, and safely returning you to activity. The exact plan depends on the injury and the sport, but most programs include these core areas:

Phone: (931) 787-1715
Fax: (931) 372-0880

01/22/2026

🧠Did you know your brain can rewire itself?

✨That incredible ability is called neuroplasticity—and it’s one of the most powerful tools we use in physical and occupational therapy.

Through repetition, purposeful movement, and task-specific training, the brain forms new connections that help improve strength, coordination, balance, and daily function. 💪

✨Whether you’re recovering from an injury, stroke, surgery, or managing a neurological condition, your brain and body are capable of change at any age.

Every movement matters. Every repetition counts.
Let’s retrain your brain—together. 🧩

01/21/2026

Common Pelvic Floor Therapy Question 👇
Is it normal to leak urine or have bowel issues?

You are not alone—and help is available.

Bladder and bowel symptoms like leaking urine, urgency, constipation, or f***l leakage are common, but they are not something you have to live with. These issues can happen due to changes in the pelvic floor muscles, coordination, pressure management, or lifestyle factors—and they affect people of all ages and genders.

Pelvic floor therapy can help by:
✔️ Improving strength and relaxation of the pelvic floor
✔️ Addressing urgency, leakage, constipation, and bowel control
✔️ Teaching bladder and bowel retraining strategies
✔️ Improving coordination with breathing, core, and hips
✔️ Providing real-life strategies for daily activities

Leaking or bowel changes may be common—but they are not “normal” or inevitable. Pelvic floor therapy focuses on restoring control, confidence, and quality of life.

If these symptoms are affecting your daily life, it may be time to get support. 💙

01/20/2026

Have you experienced cesarean birth? Did you receive a referral for pelvic floor therapy? 🤔

Contact the clinic today if you have any questions or concerns after your birthing experience! ☺️

01/19/2026

When your joints hurt, rest alone isn’t enough.
The Heat Healer Dome provides deep, soothing warmth that helps reduce stiffness and discomfort for people managing RA and chronic pain.

Used alongside your physical therapy program, it’s a powerful way to support recovery and daily comfort.

✨ Available now at [Total Balance Therapy] — book your session today. ☀️Packages available from $30-$200☀️