Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy

Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy Our ultimate goal is patient autonomy and independence.

Laughlin Performance & Physical Therapy provides professional, patient-oriented care based on the most up-to-date treatments and research. Our one-on-one care is custom-tailored to each patient and involves a combination of manual therapy, exercise, and preventative medicine all centered on patient education.

Another positive excuse to get outside! Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and in the US. Stu...
04/22/2026

Another positive excuse to get outside!

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally and in the US. Studies show that nearly 80% of cases are caused by preventable/modifiable lifestyle factors like diet and exercise. SO this caption will focus solely on the fact that a major benefit of getting outside exercise is the decrease in CVD risk by decreasing blood pressure, heart rate, and cholesterol levels. Exercise outside does not automatically mean running!

🏃‍♀️CALLING ALL RUNNERS🏃With our good friends at @2020.fit we will be putting on a FREE running clinic on April 30th! We...
04/17/2026

🏃‍♀️CALLING ALL RUNNERS🏃

With our good friends at @2020.fit we will be putting on a FREE running clinic on April 30th!

We will focus on form, overall performance and answering any questions you have about your running! Whether you’re just starting out or training for your 15th marathon (great job if this is you), we trust you will learn some things and have a good time in the process.

Where can you learn all these cool running things? 2020FIT’s gym in Prairie Village at 6 pm 👏

Message us if you have any questions!

What running shoes should I get? A great question that we get asked a lot. Here are some shoe characteristics that we re...
04/10/2026

What running shoes should I get?

A great question that we get asked a lot. Here are some shoe characteristics that we recommend for running and/or walking shoes.

✅Wide toe box. This is probably our biggest thing to emphasize. Let your toes and mid foot splay out!

✅A minimal drop. This is the difference in height of your heel off the ground compared to the height of the ball of your foot off the ground. Zero drop is ideal, but not everyone will be able to tolerate that especially if they’re used to a higher heel. (A minimal drop does not automatically mean a lack of cushion, it just means the cushion height is the same or similar through the whole shoe)

✅Passes fold test. Your shoe should be flexible enough to bend (see photo), but not so much that it looks like a roly poly

✅brands we like: (we’re not getting paid by them despite what the picture suggests), saucony, asics

Things you will never hear us say:

❌Your shoe needs maximum arch support. You have a built in arch, it’s your foot joints and muscles. Some people do have higher arches and may need more support than others but your feet are meant to move and absorb force.

❌More cushion is better. If you are running on a memory foam mattress, your feet muscles and proprioceptors cannot feel or adapt to the ground. This affects the rest of the force absorption up the chain.

❌You need the latest trending shoe that everyone has. These are usually created based on aesthetic and not running mechanics

We all love the sunny weather and longer days but here is the beginning of a series of excuses for you to get outside!☀️...
04/08/2026

We all love the sunny weather and longer days but here is the beginning of a series of excuses for you to get outside!

☀️Getting outside promotes exercise. The warm weather and sunshine usually makes people want to enjoy it as long as possible which usually leads to walking, running, parks, sports, etc. The physical and mental benefits of outdoor exercise are shown to have more of a positive effect when compared to indoor exercise (but we love all exercise just so we’re clear). One of the most substantial benefits of physical exercise is its association with decreasing the risk of a variety of cancers.

☀️Getting outside decreases stress. Studies show that outdoor time decreases anxiety, stress, and cortisol levels. There is plenty of stress out there and in everyone but ya know what else is everywhere and is free? Outdoors.

So let’s all be like Beetlejuice and go touch some grass and enjoy some sun. Stay tuned for more positive excuses to go outside!

The Hidden Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors, ONS, Suzanne M. Mahon, January 20, 2025

We love the warmer weather that’s been hanging around! As the days get longer and sunnier, most people start getting int...
04/06/2026

We love the warmer weather that’s been hanging around! As the days get longer and sunnier, most people start getting into more walking and running. This is great, but, we do tend to see an uptick in aches related to the increased volume of cardio. Here are some things we frequently discuss with patients to keep them feeling good!

☀️start with intervals. Instead of trying to go run 1 mile day 1, alternate running for 1 minute and walking 1 minute for 30 minutes. Slowly build the total time and then the running time.

☀️you should be able to do the same thing twice without symptoms before trying to increase difficulty

☀️stop while you’re feeling good. You do not need to push to pain to have a good workout. Pain can also show up later on to tell you that you did too much

☀️change one variable at a time when increasing intensity. Increase total time, distance, speed, or elevation but not more than one of those in one workout.

☀️cardio is not a substitute for your necessary strength training/PT exercises 🤗

Have fun! 🏃‍♀️🏃😎

Happy April everyone! 🌸🌼🌳As the weather gets warmer and the sun is out, people are getting outside and becoming more act...
04/02/2026

Happy April everyone! 🌸🌼🌳

As the weather gets warmer and the sun is out, people are getting outside and becoming more active which is AMAZING.

What we often see accompanying this spring blossom are aches and pains associated with increased volume. More walking, more running, more standing at your kids’ games, more gardening, more playing with your kids outside, more outdoor activities in general, you get the picture.

We are major advocates for movement and activity, let’s make sure you’re moving the best you can be! Stay tuned this month for tips, info, exercises and random facts that will help keep your spring activities feeling good!

Happy Monday! Make sure your exercises in PT are customized and appropriate to you and your goals 🤗👏
03/30/2026

Happy Monday! Make sure your exercises in PT are customized and appropriate to you and your goals 🤗👏

Advocate for yourself and your care! You deserve one on one therapy and the sole focus on you during your sessions! ...
03/23/2026

Advocate for yourself and your care! You deserve one on one therapy and the sole focus on you during your sessions!

If you are feeling any of these things are unanswered or you don’t like the answer, it may be time to advocate for yours...
03/16/2026

If you are feeling any of these things are unanswered or you don’t like the answer, it may be time to advocate for yourself. You deserve to understand the aspects of your care!

If you are doing exercises in a clinic without guidance, you could probably do them at home with the same result 🤷‍♀️ ...
03/09/2026

If you are doing exercises in a clinic without guidance, you could probably do them at home with the same result 🤷‍♀️

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