Respire Physical Therapy

01/30/2026

💬Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain💥 is a common but often misunderstood source 🧐of lower back and hip discomfort. The SI joints sit where the spine meets the pelvis and play a key🔑 role in transferring forces between the upper body and legs. Because SI joint pain can mimic other conditions like sciatica or disc issues, it’s frequently misdiagnosed or left untreated🤕.

https://respirept.com/what-is-sacroiliac-joint-si-pain-and-how-does-physical-therapy-help/

Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is a common but often misunderstood source of lower back and hip discomfort. The SI joints sit where the spine meets the pelvis and play a key role in transferring forces between the upper body and legs. When these joints become irritated—due to injury, pregnancy, muscle...

01/23/2026

🤳Manual Therapy Spotlight✨
🔹This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with low back pain💥 from a lumbar disc herniation. The evaluation📝 noted lumbar vertebral joint hypomobility/stiffness and severe muscle tightness in their lumbar paraspinals.

🔹In this video📹, the physical therapist is performing lumbar vertebral joint🦴 traction to open up the joint space and relieve✨ any nerve⚡️ compression. We are happy to share that this patient is now back to doing their daily activities without pain or stiffness. 🥳Congratulations on all your success🏆🥇👏!

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 🕊️💙 by leading with kindness, service, and respect 🤝. We are deeply thankful and inspired by his powerful dream of freedom and unity ✨.

01/12/2026

💬Patellar tendinopathy🦵💥—often called “jumper’s knee”—is an overuse injury that causes pain just below the kneecap, especially during activities like squatting🏋🏻‍♀️, running🏃🏻, or jumping. It develops when the patellar tendon is repeatedly stressed🚨 without adequate recovery, leading to tendon irritation and reduced load⚖️ tolerance.

https://respirept.com/what-is-patellar-tendinopathy-and-how-does-physical-therapy-help/

Patellar tendinopathy—often called “jumper’s knee”—is an overuse injury that causes pain just below the kneecap, especially during activities like squatting, running, or jumping. It develops when the patellar tendon is repeatedly stressed without adequate recovery, leading to tendon irrita...

01/07/2026

🤳Patient Success Story!✨
🔷This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with a calf strain🦵💥 from playing pickleball👟. The evaluation📝 noted severe tenderness on his gastrocnemius muscle and plantar flexion👣 weakness.

🔷In this video📹, the patient is performing single leg hops to build calf strength💪, improve jumping/landing mechanics ⚙️, and progress to sport-specific agility movements. We are thrilled to share that this patient is back to playing pickleball without✨ any pain or limitations 🎉🥳. Congratulations on all your progress🏆🥇 and thank you for your dedication to physical therapy!

01/01/2026

🎊 Cheers to 2026! 🎊
Wishing our Respire Physical Therapy community a happy, healthy, and strong New Year! 💙✨

12/31/2025

💬Lower Crossed❎Syndrome is a common postural🧍🏻‍♀️ imbalance that often affects people who sit for long periods🪑. When you sit a lot, the hip flexors on the front of your hips become shortened and tight💥, while the glutes and abdominal muscles tend to weaken from inactivity. This imbalance tilts the pelvis forward, increasing the arch in the lower back and placing extra stress🚨 on the lumbar spine.

https://respirept.com/the-benefits-of-physical-therapy-for-sitting-related-back-issues/

Lower Crossed Syndrome is a common postural imbalance that often affects people who sit for long periods. When you sit a lot, the hip flexors on the front of your hips become shortened and tight, while the glutes and abdominal muscles tend to weaken from inactivity. This imbalance tilts the…

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from all of us at Respire Physical Therapy! ✨🎄
We are so grateful for our amazing patients, families, and community who make what we do so meaningful every day. 🎁💙

12/23/2025

🤳Patient Exercise Spotlight!✨
🔷This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with shoulder and neck pain that made it difficult to work at a computer💻 and lift at the gym🏋️‍♂️ without pain💥.

🔷In this video📹, the patient is performing an overhead weighted carry to improve shoulder stability, enhance scapular control, and build overhead endurance💪. We are thrilled to share that this patient is back to lifting weights without pain or limitations. 🎉🥳Congratulations on all your progress🏆 and thank you for your dedication to physical therapy!

12/17/2025

💬The knee🦵 is one of the most important and commonly injured joints🦴 in the body. Whether you are an athlete🏈, a weekend warrior🏋🏻‍♀️, or someone who simply wants to stay active🚶🏽 without pain, understanding how your knee works🧐 can help you prevent injury and recover✨ faster.

https://respirept.com/what-are-the-4-main-ligaments-that-make-up-the-knee-and-what-functions-do-they-each-serve/

The knee is one of the most important and commonly injured joints in the body. Whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who simply wants to stay active without pain, understanding how your knee works can help you prevent injury and recover faster. At the core of…

12/12/2025

💬Greater trochanter pain syndrome 🦵💥(GTPS) is a common condition characterized by chronic pain and tenderness on the outer side of the hip, typically over the greater trochanter, the bony prominence at the top of the femur🦴.

https://respirept.com/the-role-of-physical-therapy-in-managing-greater-trochanter-pain-syndrome/

Greater trochanter pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common condition characterized by chronic pain and tenderness on the outer side of the hip, typically over the greater trochanter, the bony prominence at the top of the femur. It often results from inflammation or irritation of the gluteal tendons, partic...

12/01/2025

🤳Patient Exercise Spotlight!✨
▪️This patient presented to Respire Physical Therapy with shoulder pain💥 and weakness that made it difficult for activities of daily living.

▪️ In this video📹, the patient is performing prone shoulder spreads to improve her scapular control to support the rotator cuff during overhead movement.
This exercise:
✅ Improves Scapular Stability
✅ Strengthens the Serratus Anterior and Trapezius Musculature
✅ Encourages Proper Overhead Reach Mechanics

Congratulations🏆⭐️ on all your progress and thank you for your dedication to physical therapy!