Amy Osborne Doctor of Physical Therapy

10/27/2023

Just over three years ago, I met when she came to see me for help rehabbing a hip injury. Little did I know, she’d be my first colleague at and would become one of my dearest friends.

Over the course of the last year, we’ve built a brick and mortar location, refined our clinical skills, and laughed more than I thought possible.

Today, I said goodbye (for now) as Emily makes her move to Seattle.
She is by far and away one of the brightest and most caring people I’ve ever known, and I’m so grateful for the skilled care she’s provided to all of our patients.

Stay tuned, because she and I plan to continue to work together and collaborate in the future!

I love you Emily, and while I’ll miss you dearly, I’m so excited to see the impact you’ll make in Seattle! 💕

06/28/2023

06/28/2023

04/04/2023

I put a bar on my back for the first time in six weeks.

And, it wasn’t because of an acute injury.

But, here’s the thing - many injuries are due to overuse.

And, I know my body. My low back is my vulnerable spot. Having your body weight on your back repeatedly probably isn’t a great idea for anyone with disc issues (🙋‍♀️).

So, I gave myself a little break.

And by break, I don’t mean rest. I mean different types of activity (upper body, yoga, Lagree, boxing and cycling).

Guess what? I got back to it today, I felt better (and stronger) than ever.

Of course, consistency in your training is key if you want to see progress, but a little switch-up for a few weeks WILL NOT derail you! If you’re experiencing some persistent aches and pains, or a plateau in your progress, consider a little de-load or a variation in your training!

If you’re not sure how to do this effectively, let’s talk!

Thanks to everyone that kept me moving and strong the last few weeks:

10/25/2022

Do you have a small bladder?

If you get the urge to p*e more frequently than every 2 hours, you’re likely experiencing urinary frequency.

The frequency with which we void/urinate/p*e depends on our nervous system - three loops in our brain and one in our spinal cord are constantly communicating with the bladder and the pelvic floor, coordinating the events of storage and emptying.

So, it stands to reason that when we develop strong habits around p*eing, the nervous system’s connection to our bladder and pelvic floor can be affected.

Habits that contribute to urinary frequency include those in which we void without an adequate urge, for example: just-in-case p*eing before workouts or travel, p*eing immediately upon returning home, p*eing when you hear running water or are in the shower, having to p*e every time you pass a particular bathroom, or p*eing only when it’s convenient and not when you have the urge.

Bottom line: Urinary frequency is multi-factorial. Working with a pelvic PT can help you get to the root of your issues!

10/11/2022

You know I love to talk about BM’s, but I also love to talk about constipation. Why? Because if you’re not having BM’s regularly (at least 4 times a week), it’s a serious problem.

Not only does constipation contribute to pelvic floor dysfunction, it also leads to hormone imbalance.

I know that the standard advice is to get plenty of fiber and lots of water, but sometimes, that’s not the answer.

Many people are surprised to learn what’s actually the cause of their constipation (it’s different for everyone)! But, working one-on-one with a functional nutritionist can help you get to the root cause of your issues and get those bowels moving. 



09/16/2022

Do you follow your own advice?

As a professional in the world of health and wellness, I give the following guidelines to ALL of my clients and patients:
•Try to get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
• Skip your workout if you’re sleep deprived
Take rest days
• Drink water throughout the day
• And above all else, manage your damn stress

But, like many health and wellness professionals, I often tell myself, “those rules don’t apply to me.”

Late nights in front of my laptop followed by early morning workouts combined with long days with minimal water and real meals left me drained and sick. Because the rules do apply to me. They apply to all of us.

So here’s some food for thought: What’s the advice you’d give your best friend? Would you follow it yourself? Because, those rules apply to you. It’s your body, care for it in the ways you’d tell someone else to care for theirs.

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06/28/2022

I’m sure this will ruffle some feathers. But, I’d like to share my perspective on some things when it comes to health care.

I think we can all realize that many of the systems in place do NOT have our best interests at heart. This is particularly true when it comes to health care.

Policy aside, much of our healthcare is dictated by insurance companies. Do you think that they care about your outcomes? My guess is no.

How about pharmaceutical companies? Sure, many drugs are effective and often useful in certain cases. But, big pharma is far from benevolent. Symptoms resultant from illness are masked by taking a pill, rather than looking at underlying root causes.

Let’s go one step further and consider the food industry in this country. Have you considered that perhaps the biggest contributor to our poor health in this country is the food that we eat? Many ingredients in the foods we’re eating are known to have deleterious effects on health. But, production of these very foods are subsidized by the US government.

So, what are we to do?

The first step, of course, is education. Think critically. Follow the dollar. Ask questions. Demand more.

06/10/2022

Food for thought.

I wish I could take credit for this quote, but my dear friend spoke these words, and they bear repeating.

All too often, we don’t take accountability for our health. We assume that simply by seeing a physical therapist or health care provider that we’ll make the physical progress we want to.

It doesn’t work that way. The work happens outside of those sessions. Your healthcare providers are your coaches - they show you the way, but they can’t do the work for you.

You must make the conscious decision to care for your body. When healing from an injury, this may entail:
•Modifying workouts
•Complying with your prescribed plan
•Changing your diet
•Prioritizing sleep
•Practicing mindfulness
•Trusting the process

Take charge of your health. Surround yourself with people who support you and your ability to heal yourself. Then do the work.

06/03/2022

Food for thought: Your body is capable beyond your wildest beliefs.

It’s true.

Our bodies’ inherent wisdom allows us to persevere and find a way.

In the absence of chronic illness or pathological disease, our body will find a way.

Things go wrong when we disrespect this ability by doing the following:
🍪Eating a diet filled with processed food
😩Exposing ourselves to excessive stress
☀️Not spending time in nature
🏃‍♀️Engaging in over-exercise
🛏Getting inadequate sleep
🧘‍♀️Avoiding introspection
👭Not fostering meaningful in-person relationships
🤷‍♀️Choosing to ignore our body’s signals
✨NOT BELIEVING IN OUR BODY’S ABILITY TO HEAL ITSELF

I’ve experienced this in my personal life, and have witnessed it time and time again when working with my patients. Above all else, you must trust your body - it knows what to do. And then, when you provide it with the respect it needs to do its job, it will.