RPM Physical Therapy

RPM Physical Therapy WE HELP People Age 40+ GET MOBILE, STAY ACTIVE AND FREE FROM INJURY, Without the Use of Painkillers,

"We help people in their 40s, 50s and 60s get mobile, stay active and free from injury without the use of painkillers or costly surgery."

03/25/2026

DESK WORKERS: If there is one thing we can recommend you do on a daily basis to avoid back pain it is 30 minutes of day of back support.

While we don't like patients wearing back supports all day, just 30 minutes can engage the right muscles to keep your shoulders blades in a healthy down and back position. This way, we're taking the pressure off those front muscles, and protecting your posture both now and longterm.

⏳ 7 Days to Go! ⏳The countdown is on! Just one week left until Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka hosts the Plantar Fasciitis Workshop...
03/24/2026

⏳ 7 Days to Go! ⏳

The countdown is on! Just one week left until Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka hosts the Plantar Fasciitis Workshop at RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380. Discover natural ways to reduce foot & ankle discomfort, improve mobility, and stay active without limitations.

If you’ve been struggling with Foot & Ankle discomfort, now is the perfect time to take action and learn the strategies that can make a real difference.

📍 RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
🗓️ March 31st, 6pm

We'll be sharing expert tips to help you move with ease, reduce discomfort, and rebuild strength, naturally and safely.

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://info.rpmwoodlandspt.com/march-2026-plantar-fasciitis-workshop-registration-page-6579

03/24/2026

Tight calves aren’t always a calf problem.

A lot of times they’re a hip problem.

When the glutes aren’t producing enough force, the body still has to move you forward somehow… so it cheats.

Instead of powerful triple extension driven by the hip (glute → hamstring → calf), the body starts whipping the foot off the ground and over-using the calf and ankle to generate propulsion.

Now the calf is doing a job it wasn’t designed to dominate.

Result:

• constantly tight calves
• recurring calf strains
• Achilles irritation
• feeling like you have to stretch your calves every day

Stretching might give temporary relief… but it doesn’t fix the force distribution problem.

When you develop glute strength and timing, the hip becomes the main driver again.

Now propulsion comes from the largest muscle in the body — the glute max — instead of the small calf complex.

When the hip does its job:

the calf doesn’t have to overwork.

And tight calves finally stop coming back.

Fix the engine, not the symptom. 🔧

🌟 The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Foot & Ankle Discomfort 🌟1️⃣ Relying on Temporary Fixes – They on...
03/23/2026

🌟 The 3 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Dealing with Foot & Ankle Discomfort 🌟

1️⃣ Relying on Temporary Fixes – They only mask the discomfort, not solve the problem.
2️⃣ Ignoring the Importance of Strengthening and Mobility Exercises – Strengthening the muscles around your knee is crucial to reducing discomfort and preventing further issues.
3️⃣ Waiting Too Long to Seek Proper Guidance – The longer you wait, the harder it becomes to reverse the effects.

Don’t let these common mistakes keep you from living discomfort-free!

🗓️ March 31st, 6pm
📍 RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
👨⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka
🔗 Save your spot here: https://info.rpmwoodlandspt.com/march-2026-plantar-fasciitis-workshop-registration-page-6579

Don't let these common pitfalls hold you back, discover how to move and feel better again!

03/23/2026

12-3-20 has become a go-to for fat burning, but only when it’s done with the right form!

If you find yourself holding onto the treadmill handles just to maintain the pace, it’s a sign your setup may be too aggressive. Our goal is always healthy movement patterns first, intensity second.

Try adjusting to 6-3-30 so you can keep your posture strong, stay hands-free, and still hit your target heart rate and then work your way up from there.

🌟 Real Results. 🌟Plantar Fasciitis is a regular occurrence with our clients at RPM Physical Therapy!If you’re experienci...
03/20/2026

🌟 Real Results. 🌟

Plantar Fasciitis is a regular occurrence with our clients at RPM Physical Therapy!

If you’re experiencing foot & ankle discomfort or recovering, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Join us for our FREE Plantar Fasciitis Workshop and learn the same movement-based strategies that help our patients get back to living life discomfort-free.

🗓️ March 31st, 6pm
📍 RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
👨⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka
🔗 Save your spot here: https://info.rpmwoodlandspt.com/march-2026-plantar-fasciitis-workshop-registration-page-6579

03/20/2026

Single-leg exercises like forward lunges are harder than they look.

Why? Because the moment we move to single-leg work, it becomes much easier to lose stability and proper form.

With forward lunges, many people instinctively lean backward as they step down, creating excessive back extension. This shifts the load away from the glutes and legs and can lead to lower back strain.

Instead, focus on driving your body forward with your hips, keeping your core engaged and spine in a neutral position. Your back shouldn’t be doing the work— your glutes, quads, and hips should.

What single leg exercise do you want to see a video on? Comment it below!

03/20/2026

Single-leg exercises like forward lunges are harder than they look.

Why? Because the moment we move to single-leg work, it becomes much easier to lose stability and proper form.

With forward lunges, many people instinctively lean backward as they step down, creating excessive back extension. This shifts the load away from the glutes and legs and can lead to lower back strain.

Instead, focus on driving your body forward with your hips, keeping your core engaged and spine in a neutral position. Your back shouldn’t be doing the work-- your glutes, quads, and hips should.

What single leg exercise do you want to see a video on? Comment it below!

🌟 MYTH vs. FACT 🌟❌ Myth: Foot and Ankle discomfort is a normal part of aging.✅ Fact: Many foot and ankle issues can be m...
03/19/2026

🌟 MYTH vs. FACT 🌟

❌ Myth: Foot and Ankle discomfort is a normal part of aging.

✅ Fact: Many foot and ankle issues can be managed and improved with the right movement and proper care! 💡

If you’ve been told foot & ankle discomfort is something you just have to live with, think again!

🗓️ March 31st, 6pm
📍 RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
👨⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka
🔗 Save your spot here: https://info.rpmwoodlandspt.com/march-2026-plantar-fasciitis-workshop-registration-page-6579

03/19/2026

Most chronic lower-leg injuries don’t start in the lower leg.

They start at the hip.

When the muscles around the hip are imbalanced in force production, the body loses its ability to distribute load properly through the entire lower extremity.

If the glutes aren’t producing enough force, the knee, calf, Achilles, and foot all have to absorb stress they weren’t designed to handle.

Over time that shows up as:

• plantar fasciitis
• Achilles tendon pain
• shin splints
• calf strains
• knee irritation

Not because those tissues are weak…
but because they’re compensating for poor hip mechanics.

The hip is the engine of the lower body.
If the engine isn’t balanced, the smaller joints down the chain pay the price.

That’s why a balanced training approach matters:

• glute strength
• hip stability
• rotational control
• proper force transfer through the leg

When the hip produces force evenly and efficiently, the load is shared across the system instead of concentrated in the lower leg.

And that’s one of the biggest things you can do for long-term lower-body health and injury prevention.

Train the hips.
Protect the knees, calves, and feet. 🦵

Is This Workshop for You?If you've been dealing with foot and ankle discomfort for over 6 weeks, or feel frustrated by t...
03/18/2026

Is This Workshop for You?

If you've been dealing with foot and ankle discomfort for over 6 weeks, or feel frustrated by temporary fixes that don't last, then this FREE workshop with Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka is perfect for you!

✅ Learn why your discomfort flares up after sitting or in the morning
✅ Find out why resting and short-term solutions aren't the answer
✅ Discover the real cause of your discomfort and how to get lasting relief to improve your performance

🗓️ March 31st, 6pm
📍 RPM Physical Therapy, 2408 Timberloch Pl, Suite C6, The Woodlands, TX, 77380
👨⚕️ Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Ruzicka
🔗 Save your spot here: https://info.rpmwoodlandspt.com/march-2026-plantar-fasciitis-workshop-registration-page-6579

03/18/2026

Get better at golf AND protect your back with this tip!

Oftentimes the reason for a disconnected swing is because you're moving through your lower back rather than your hips. Not only does that hurt your game, but it can also hurt your back!

Instead, you want to align your hips and chest, rotate through your trunk, and train the movement pattern OUT of your lower back.

You'll need to be intentional about this movement change, but exercises like resisted rotations with cables are a great way to reinforce the habit.

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2408 Timberloch Place, Suite C6
The Woodlands, TX
77380

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+17139925916

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"We help people in their 40s, 50s and 60s get mobile, stay active and free from injury without the use of painkillers or costly surgery."