901 Physical Therapy

901 Physical Therapy We help Memphis athletes overcome pain and stay active for a lifetime! STEP ONE : Find the Root Cause of your Pain

Get a clear diagnosis of why you're in pain.

Are you frustrated that pain is slowing you down and distracting you from what you really enjoy?
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Are you confused about why it keeps coming back and never feels truly resolved?
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Are you tired of rushed appointments that don't give you any real answers?
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Hurried appointments and quick fixes won't solve your pain in the long run. If you're ready to tackle the problem and deal with it once and for all, we'll guide you through the process step-by-step. Receive a thorough assessment to figure out what's really going on and what needs to be done about it. STEP TWO: Understand Your Pain

Together we'll come up with a plan that will focus on getting you stronger, more mobile, and pain-free. We'll help you stay active and improve your training while taking care of your problem areas. STEP THREE: Provide a Longterm Solution

Build strength and resilience so you can stay active for a lifetime. We'll show you how to keep improving so that you can reach your performance goals.

12/23/2025

May your holidays be filled with all the snacks! (movement snacks, that is) 😉🎄

12/22/2025

Why every runner needs this exercise 👇

Strong calves are important for runners! They help absorb impact, control your foot as it hits the ground, and keep your stride efficient mile after mile.

When calves are weak.. or working around limitations elsewhere.. the body compensates.

Heels roll out. Force leaks. Efficiency drops.

That’s where this exercise comes in.

Most calf raises look fine, but the heels tell the truth. If they flare out, you’re not building the kind of strength running actually demands.

The tennis ball keeps you honest.

It forces a straight, controlled rise—training the calf, foot, and ankle to work the way they need to when you run.

Small detail but a big difference for runners who want durability, not just more miles.

Confident. Capable. Strong. At any age! 💥💪
12/18/2025

Confident. Capable. Strong. At any age! 💥💪

12/17/2025

Neck pain that’s been around for a while usually needs more than just a quick fix.

Yes, we start with hands-on care to help you feel better.
Things like soft tissue work, dry needling, and gentle mobility.

But for many people, that’s only step one.

To create lasting change, we move into:
👉 Move better: improving neck control and coordination
👉 Perform better: gradually strengthening the neck and upper body together

Research consistently shows better outcomes when neck rehab includes upper-body strength, not just stretching or passive care.

That’s why we progress to controlled loading.
Neck strength.
Shoulder strength.

Real-world movements that match how you live and train.

Relief is important.
But resilience is the goal. 👊

Building strength isn’t about aesthetics. And it’s definitely not about pushing through pain.For women in their 40s, 50s...
12/16/2025

Building strength isn’t about aesthetics. And it’s definitely not about pushing through pain.

For women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond, strength training is one of the most effective, research-backed tools we have for improving long-term health and reducing persistent pain, including back pain. Studies consistently show that progressive resistance training can improve pain, function, and quality of life more effectively than relying on medication alone.

Why?
Because strength creates resilient tissue.

When muscles get stronger, they better support your joints, improve how forces are absorbed, and increase your overall capacity. That means everyday activities, workouts, and even stress feel more manageable instead of overwhelming your body.

But here’s the key part most people miss:
Strength doesn’t come from random workouts.

Research shows that building muscle requires a structured approach. Challenging muscles with enough resistance, typically weights that feel difficult within a moderate rep range, and doing that consistently over time. Not maxing out. Not rushing. And definitely not ignoring pain signals.

And strength isn’t built in the gym alone.

Adequate sleep, gradual progression, and proper nutrition, especially enough protein, all play a major role in how your body adapts and recovers.

This is why guidance matters.

At 901PT, strength training is about building strength safely, with a plan tailored to your body, your history, and your goals. So instead of feeling stuck or afraid to start, you can finally make progress that lasts.

12/15/2025

Stretching your hips but nothing changes?

That’s usually because stretching alone isn’t the solution.
If your hips feel tight with squatting, walking, golf, or tennis, here’s what you might be missing 👇

1. Lateral glute trigger point
Start by calming the tissue.
This helps reduce guarding and allows the joint to actually move.

2. Posterior capsule stretch
This targets the deeper hip restriction that basic stretches don’t reach.
It’s often the real limiter when pigeon stretch isn’t cutting it.

3. Kickstand RDL with rotation
This is the “save button.”
You don’t just stretch the range.
You teach your body how to use it.

Relax the tissue.
Open the joint.
Then load and control the movement.

That’s how hip mobility actually sticks. 👊

12/12/2025

If you arrive for your session and we look like we are in the zone, we’re just playing our walk up song in our head! 😌

12/11/2025

Strength training becomes more important as we age, but no one hands you the manual for doing it safely when you’ve had past injuries or simply haven’t lifted before.

That’s where we come in.

At 901PT, you don’t have to guess, push through pain or hope Google gives you the right answer. You get a plan that’s built around your body, your history, and your goals and coaching that helps you feel capable long before you feel confident.

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12/10/2025

Does your hip always feel “tight” when you squat or run?

A lot of people assume that nagging pinch in the front of the hip is a flexibility problem but often it’s actually a strength and imbalance problem.

In this example, Clay’s “tight” side could barely get 3 good reps with a heavy kettlebell, while the other side can easily hit 9. That’s a big difference and your body will often protect weakness by creating that tight, irritated feeling.

Instead of endlessly stretching the spot that hurts, focus on:
• Building strength in the hip
• Evening out side-to-side differences
• Making it a daily habit (yes, even if that means asking Siri to remind you 😉)

Need help figuring out where you’re weak and what to work on? That’s exactly what we do at 901PT.

Clay’s the therapist who loves longevity and healthspan, geeks out on tendon pain, and helps newcomers feel confident st...
12/09/2025

Clay’s the therapist who loves longevity and healthspan, geeks out on tendon pain, and helps newcomers feel confident starting a strength journey.

He enjoys treating persistent back pain, rotator cuff and shoulder issues, knee and foot pain in runners, and guiding people with osteoporosis to build stronger bones.

Off the clock he’s with his kids on roller coasters, next to his wife on a beach with a great book, skiing down a mountain, or sitting by a fire.

Training and credentials include a manual therapy fellowship (FAAOMPT), OCS, COMT, and continuing education centered on active people with orthopedic and sports medicine injuries.

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3548 Walker Avenue
Memphis, TN
38111

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Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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At 901 Physical Therapy, we use 1:1 hands-on care to help active people recover from injury and get back to what they love without relying on medications, injections, or surgery.

We're DIFFERENT than any other treatment you've received because of our commitment to your care:


  • 1 full hour of one-on-one treatment with a Doctor of physical therapy. You won't be rushed through appointments without a chance to share your story and concerns --- We'll listen to you.

  • We know you're committed to your sport and activities, and we're committed to helping you return to them as quickly as possible without pain