Rehabilitation & Performance Institute - Fort Thomas

03/19/2026

Should kids be strength training? 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions we get—and the answer might surprise you! Jenna Gourlay breaks down what’s safe, what’s not, and how to get your child started the right way 👇

Give it a read, and share with someone who may be asking the same question!

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“Is strength training safe for kids? As a Physical Therapist, I get this question from parents more than any other. Since I was a physical education teacher and coach in 2010, I’ve heard many concerns about strength training and children. Many still worry it could stunt growth or cause injury—...

03/17/2026

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03/11/2026

What's the best way to take care of patients? 🤔 Take care of the team first! This philosophy shapes everything we do at RPI. Patients feel the difference — and clinicians do too. Morgan Weinzapfel digs deeper into this on our latest blog post- check it out!

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In healthcare, you often hear the phrase “patients come first.” And of course they should. But at RPI, we believe something important comes before even that. Great patient care starts with taking care of the people providing it. Physical therapy is a relationship-based profession. It requires li...

03/04/2026

Youth baseball injuries are rising — but many are preventable. ⚾️🥎

In Part 2 of our series, Jake Sullivan, one of our PTs that specializes in baseball, breaks down three key ways to keep young athletes healthy and on the field this season.

If you’re a parent, coach, or player, this is a must-read‼️

Read it here 👇

If you missed Part 1, check it out here: https://rehabilitationperformance.com/how-to-keep-your-youth-baseball-player-healthy-part-1/ Part 1 focused primarily on avoiding overuse, which is likely the lowest-hanging fruit when it comes to youth baseball injuries. Now that we’ve covered that, let’...

02/21/2026

Happy Birthday, Jordan! 🎉

Jordan is the ultimate swifty, loves to snuggle any and all animals (especially her cats 😺 and dogs 🐶), and always has her nails done with the coolest nail art. She is a loyal friend and a huge family person. She loves playing volleyball with her friends and husband on the weekends.

Join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays!

02/18/2026

No one tells you that parenting might make you a better leader…But somewhere between the chaos and the bedtime routines, you start learning lessons that show up in every part of your work.

One of our PTs, Morgan Weinzapfel, wrote about the leadership skills parenting taught her—none of which came from PT school.

No one warns you that parenting might make you better at your job. They warn you about the sleep deprivation. The messes. The emotional breakdowns over the wrong snack or the wrong color cup. What they don’t mention is that somewhere between morning chaos and bedtime routines, you quietly start le...

02/13/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤

02/09/2026

Happy birthday, Perry! 🎉

Our incredible PSS and true jack of all trades—chalkboard artist, hair stylist, baker, dancer, and nanny—there’s nothing she can’t do. She’s competitive and always ready for a board game or escape room challenge 🧩. She loves sweet treats (just not chocolate 😅) and has a serious love for disco balls ✨. Perry brings creativity and energy to everything she does.

Help us wish Perry the happiest birthday!

02/05/2026

Spring is around the corner!⚾ Despite all the snow and ice 🥶, a lot of baseball players have already started throwing in preparation for the upcoming season. Jake Sullivan, one of our PTs that specializes in overhead athlete rehabilitation, offers insight on how to protect the arms of youth baseball players. Give it a read, and share with a friend to help keep this upcoming season injury-free! 💪

Injuries in baseball players are on the rise, there is no arguing that. One of the more alarming things I’ve noticed, however, is that the injuries are now starting at a younger age. In fact, UCL reconstruction (‘Tommy John’ surgery) in athletes ages 15–19 has increased dramatically over the...

01/26/2026

❄️ Due to slippery roads and weather conditions we will be closed 1/26/26! We will be reaching out to all patients soon! Stay safe and warm, we will see you in the clinic soon!

01/15/2026

Tired of being passed around between multiple providers and repeating your story to 10 different people 🙋🙋‍♀️ NOT HERE‼️ At RPI you won’t just see any therapist, you’ll see YOUR therapist. This allows for more consistency between appointments, better progress, and real relationships.

01/13/2026

At RPI, you will never share YOUR time with another patient. It is you and your therapist, 1-on-1, for the entire session. No double booking, no overlapping.
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Research has shown that 1-on-1 care produces better results. There is more attention to detail. Things are less likely to get missed. Plans are individualized and modified quicker. Don’t settle for anything less!