Pro Motion Physical Therapy and Wellness

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Helping you get back in the game with 1:1 personalized care, without pain meds, injections, or surgery.⭐️

25+ years of physical therapy expertise🏃‍♀️

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04/01/2026

Knee bends when you lift your leg… this is what’s missing.
You can lift your leg now—but if your knee bends, your quad still isn’t fully doing its job.
That’s called a lag—and it’s very common after knee surgery.
Here’s what to focus on:
• Lie on your back
• Bend your opposite knee
• Tighten your quad FIRST
• Then slowly lift your leg
The key rule 👇
Your knee must stay straight the entire time.
If it bends:
• Lower your leg
• Reset
• Tighten again
• Try again
Why this matters:
Your quad needs to hold your knee straight during movement—that’s what helps with walking, stairs, and getting up safely.
Don’t just lift your leg—
👉 lift it while keeping the knee locked straight
And if you’re working through recovery and want a clear step-by-step plan…
Comment RECOVERY and I’ll send you my knee recovery guide.
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.

04/01/2026

If you can’t lift your leg after knee replacement… don’t force it.
This is one of the most common things I see early on—and it’s not because you’re weak.
Your quad temporarily “shuts down” after surgery, so:
• your leg feels heavy
• it won’t lift
• or your knee bends right away
That’s a connection issue—not a strength issue.
👉 Start here instead:
• lie on your back
• bend your opposite knee
• keep your surgical leg straight
• use your hands or a strap to help lift
Before you lift:
👉 tighten your thigh
👉 lock the knee straight
Then assist the movement.
This is how you safely wake the quad back up.
👉 Tomorrow I’ll show you what to do when you CAN lift it… but your knee won’t stay straight.
Comment RECOVERY and I’ll send you my step-by-step knee recovery guide
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.

03/31/2026

Most people don’t realize how much walking you actually do on a cruise 😅
You’re walking to:
• breakfast
• the pool
• excursions
• dinner
• your room
…and repeating that all day.
👉 It adds up to way more steps than your normal routine
And if you’ve had a knee replacement, your knee feels that difference fast—
more stiffness, swelling, and soreness by day 2 or 3.
The goal isn’t to avoid walking—
it’s to prepare your knee for the increase in activity.
That’s where most people go wrong.
If you’re still feeling stuck, message me Recovery and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.

03/28/2026

3 mistakes people make while on their cruise vacation…
straight from a cruise ship wellness coach 👇
1️⃣ Walking way more than usual on day one
You feel good… so you do everything
Your knee pays for it later
2️⃣ Skipping exercises
Vacation doesn’t mean your knee is done recovering
3️⃣ Sitting too long without moving
Travel, meals, lounging = stiffness builds fast
We also showed 3 simple movements to keep your knee feeling better:
✔️ Open book (keeps your spine flexible so your body moves more efficiently—not everything gets dumped into your knee)
✔️ Modified figure four (loosens the hips so walking and stairs feel smoother)
✔️ IT band stretch (reduces tension along the outside of the leg that can pull on the knee)
👉 These work because after knee replacement, stiffness often comes from surrounding areas (spine + hips + IT band)—not just the knee—so improving mobility around the joint takes pressure off the knee itself.
Simple… but they make a big difference when you’re more active than usual.
If you’re still feeling stuck, message me Recovery and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.
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03/27/2026

Most people worry they’ll lose their lifestyle after knee replacement.

Travel. Walking. Enjoying time away.

But here’s what most don’t realize👇
Cruises are actually one of the most knee-friendly vacations you can take.

✔️ Flat surfaces
✔️ Elevators everywhere
✔️ You control how much you walk
✔️ Easy access to rest anytime

👉 You can do as much—or as little—as your knee tolerates.

The problem isn’t travel.
It’s going into it unprepared.

✨ Takeaway:
It’s not about avoiding life after surgery—
it’s about preparing your knee so you can get back to it.

💬 What are you worried you won’t be able to do after surgery?




03/25/2026

Your knee doesn’t care that you’re on vacation 😅
If you wake up stiff and just start walking the ship…
you’ll feel it all day—stairs, decks, excursions.
Most people think, “I’ll loosen up as I go.”
👉 That’s exactly what keeps you stiff longer.
Try this quick 2-minute reset before you head out:
✔️ Heel slides (get your bend back)
✔️ Hip swings — forward, backward + diagonal (take pressure off the knee)
✔️ Mini squats (prep for walking + stairs)
You don’t need more exercises—
you just need the right ones at the right time.
A simple reset like this can be the difference between:
👉 enjoying your day
or
👉 managing your knee all day
If you’re still feeling stuck, message me Recovery and I’ll send you my knee recovery guide.
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.

03/25/2026

After working in a traditional physical therapy setting, I realized I wanted to do things differently.

I wanted more time with my patients, more one on one care, and a more personalized approach to physical therapy. Concierge physical therapy gives me the ability to really focus on you, work as a team, and get to the root of what’s going on instead of rushing through appointments.

Because getting you out of pain and back to what you love deserves more than a quick visit. 💙

03/24/2026

Just got off a flight for your cruise? ✈️🚢
That stiff, tight knee you feel when you stand up…
👉 It’s usually not damage.
👉 It’s fluid + being stuck in a bent position for hours.
Before you start walking all over the ship, try this quick reset:
1️⃣ Ankle pumps
Move your foot up and down to activate your calf and help circulation.
2️⃣ Seated knee extension
Slowly straighten your knee, hold briefly, then relax.
3️⃣ Stand + gentle hip extension
Stand tall, lightly squeeze your glutes, and take a few easy steps.
💡 No aggressive quad stretching needed—especially early after knee replacement.
This takes less than a minute, but can make walking feel significantly easier.
You don’t need to “push through” stiffness…
you just need to reset the system first.
Comment below:
Are you traveling soon after knee surgery—or thinking about it?
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.
If your feeling stuck after knee replacement surgery message me “Recovery” and I will send you my knee recovery guide.

03/23/2026

If your knee feels tight or “blocked” after knee replacement…
it might not be stiffness.
👉 It might be muscle guarding.
After surgery, your body protects the joint by tightening the surrounding muscles.
That protection can actually limit how much your knee wants to move.
Instead of forcing stretches, try this:
Rhythmic weight shift reset:
1️⃣ Stand holding onto a counter or chair
2️⃣ Slowly shift your weight side to side
3️⃣ Keep the motion smooth and relaxed
4️⃣ No pushing into pain
💡 Think of it as a gentle sway—not an exercise.
This type of movement helps calm the nervous system and rebuild trust in the joint.
And when the body feels safe…
motion often improves naturally.
Comment below:
Does your knee feel more tight… or blocked? If you are feeling stuck message me “RECOVERY” and I will send you my recovery guide.
Follow for simple, proven tips to help you move better and feel stronger every day.

03/20/2026

If your shoulders feel tight on the court, your mid-back might be the reason.

A lot of players stretch their shoulders but forget about thoracic mobility, which plays a big role in how well you rotate and move.

This bench thoracic spine and lat stretch helps open everything up so you can:
• Serve and hit overheads with more freedom
• Rotate better through volleys and groundstrokes
• Reduce strain so you can stay in the game longer

Easy to add into your warm-up or cool-down, and it makes a difference. 🎾🏓

03/18/2026

If you play tennis, pickleball, or other racket sports, hip mobility matters more than you think. 🎾

Quick direction changes.
Lunging.
Rotating through shots.

All of it starts at the hips.

These 3 stretches help improve mobility, balance, and flexibility so your body can move better on the court.

When your hips move well, your knees and lower back take less stress.

Do them consistently and you’ll feel the difference in how you move and recover. 💪

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