Element Physical Therapy

01/21/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

When pain is repeatedly aggravated by daily activities, your physical therapist considers how habits and tasks interact with symptoms. Small changes may help reduce flare-ups for some people.
✅ Tip: What helps is individual, which is why assessment matters.

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/20/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

From your PT clinic, we celebrate progress, perseverance, and the power of unity today!

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.

01/15/2026

Thursday Thoughts

Pain is influenced by many factors including the nervous system, movement tolerance, and past experiences, so it’s possible to have real pain even when scans look normal. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Clinical review, BMJ (Hartvigsen et al., 2018).

01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

01/09/2026

Strong muscles, stronger bones! 💪🦴 Did you know that strength training can help keep osteoporosis at bay? ✨ From lifting weights to resistance exercises, it’s a fun way to build bone density and stay active as you age. Let’s lift our way to a healthier future! 🏋️‍♀️🌟

Learn more in our latest newsletter! Follow this link or visit our website: https://elementpt.com/newsletter/strength-training-helps-you-with-osteoporosis/

01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Element Physical Therapy! Our offices will resume normal business hours starting tomorrow, Friday, January 2nd.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Element Physical Therapy!