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Forward Physio Welcome to the page of Dr. Nicholas Tanner and Dr. Danny Xu, Orthopedic Physical Therapists Hi! My name is Nicholas Tanner.

I am a doctor of physical therapy providing concierge services in Riverview, Sarasota, Bradenton, and greater Tampa, Florida areas. I specialize in orthopedic manual therapy, functional dry needling, sports rehabilitation, injury prevention, and exercise programming.

When something hurts enough to affect everyday tasks, it’s not just about training anymore.Being listened to, having a c...
02/11/2026

When something hurts enough to affect everyday tasks, it’s not just about training anymore.

Being listened to, having a clear plan, and progressing step by step is what turns frustration into forward movement, especially with complex shoulder issues.

Strong athletes don’t need shortcuts.
They need patience, guidance, and a plan that actually adapts as they improve.

02/09/2026

Different setup, same goal.

Small changes in knee bend, range, and load position can make hinging much more tolerable with back or leg symptoms.

02/06/2026

Squats aren’t off the table.
They just need the right setup so you can keep training.

02/06/2026

Squats aren’t off the table.

They just need the right setup so you can keep training.

If your training includes lifting, running, and performance goals, generic advice doesn’t cut it.Sport-specific clarity ...
02/04/2026

If your training includes lifting, running, and performance goals, generic advice doesn’t cut it.

Sport-specific clarity - knowing what to load, what to modify, and what to leave alone is what keeps momentum intact and removes the guesswork.

That’s how athletes feel better sooner without hitting pause.

DM us "SPECIFIC" to get the clarity you need to keep training.

02/02/2026

Modification doesn’t mean you’re going backward.
It means you’re choosing the right tool so momentum doesn’t stall.

02/02/2026

Modification doesn’t mean you’re going backward.

It means you’re choosing the right tool so momentum doesn’t stall.

01/30/2026

Behind the scenes of our low back exam.

If your back flares up every time training intensity goes up, the real problem is lack of clarity, not damage.

We rule out anything serious, find movements that calm things down, and show you how to keep training without losing time or momentum.

You leave knowing what’s going on and exactly what to focus on next.
Because losing weeks of progress to the same issue isn’t an option.

If you train consistently, guessing is expensive.Assessing movement, endurance, and flexibility gives you direction you ...
01/28/2026

If you train consistently, guessing is expensive.

Assessing movement, endurance, and flexibility gives you direction you can actually use - not just relief for the day.

Train better. Move better. Keep moving forward.

💬 Comment “CLARITY” if you’re done with trial and error.

01/26/2026

Sciatica isn’t the problem.
Not knowing what’s causing it is.

For people who lift and run, nerve pain can feel like a ticking clock:
Do I push through?
Do I back off?
Am I losing time?

“Sciatica” doesn’t answer those questions.
Understanding where the nerve is irritated and why does.

Because lost clarity turns into lost weeks.
And lost weeks turn into lost momentum.

If this feels familiar, comment "SCIATICA" below.

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Monday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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