Pro Performance Therapy

10/31/2025

It's a Friday funny... AND it's Halloween. What a treat! Everyone, have a fun and safe weekend!

10/09/2025

Dr. Jake Irwin, in Puerto Plata, DR, with 10 GSU DPT students working with the local community. Spreading the word that movement is medicine!

09/23/2025

The traditional approach to getting treatment involves visiting a doctor first, waiting for a diagnosis, and then receiving a referral to physical therapy. That means more appointments, more waiting, and probably more medication and imaging that you did not need.

Thankfully, with Direct Access, you can skip the waiting room and go straight to the expert. Whether it's a sports injury, back pain, or recovery from surgery, a licensed PT can assess and treat you directly.

09/05/2025

08/28/2025

You’ve heard the phrase, but let’s break it down from a physical therapy perspective.
✅ Strong thighs = joint protection. Your quads, hamstrings, and glutes play a HUGE role in stabilizing your knees and hips. The stronger they are, the better support your joints have, reducing the risk of injury.
✅ Improved mobility & balance. Leg strength is crucial for walking, running, squatting, and even standing from a chair. That “thicc thigh” power translates directly to independence and injury prevention.
✅ Injury recovery & longevity. Whether you’re post-op or preventing future issues, building strength in your thighs helps rehab and keeps you active long-term.
👉 Need help strengthening safely after injury or pain? Let’s build those life-saving legs the right way.

08/13/2025

The internet, social media, and “professionals” with zero clue:
"Just stretch every day to fix your tightness!"

Me: stretches religiously for 2 weeks

Also me: Still broken. Just more flexible about it.



Why? Because tightness is usually not about short muscles — it’s your nervous system throwing up a warning flag. It’s a sensation, not a length issue.

Real solution? Strength training. Build resilience, not just range.
And if you're injured or unsure where to start — that's your PT’s time to shine. 👏

08/01/2025

Friday funny!

Don’t take pity from The Predator or any galactic being. Get to your physical therapist to help you with your chronic pain, sprains, strains, and the list goes on.

07/22/2025

This.

Don’t be afraid to exercise because you think it might “damage” your joints. The real harm comes from not moving.

A lack of regular movement contributes far more to joint and overall health decline than safe, appropriate exercise ever will.

It’s frustrating that misinformation—sometimes even from healthcare providers—continues to scare people away from activity. And yes, social media plays a role in spreading these myths, too.

If you’re in pain or unsure how to start moving safely, reach out to a physical therapist. We’re here to guide you, treat you, and help you move with confidence.

07/08/2025

We admit, we laughed too hard at this.

07/03/2025

Wishing you a safe, fun, and pain-free 4th of July!

06/25/2025

Dr. Jake Irwin will supervise 10 DPT students on a study abroad trip to the Dominican Republic this October.

Please help these students help people in Puerto Plata, DR!!

Help Georgia State University raise $8,000 for the project: 2025 GSU Physical Therapy to the Dominican Republic. Your gift will make a difference!

06/10/2025

This says it all. It’s the truth, and there is a lot you can do that is free.
To reduce health risks, health guidelines generally recommend:
• At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, or
• 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity, plus
• Muscle-strengthening activities twice a week
Even small increases in daily movement (e.g., walking, stretching, using stairs, walking around when you’re on the phone, etc.) can have a positive impact.

If you need suggestions on how to become more active, let us know! We can help!