5 Health Habits Worth Building This Year
Every New Year, people set ambitious health goals like losing weight, getting stronger, to just feel better. However, dramatic changes often don’t survive real life. What does tend to last are small, repeatable habits that quietly compound over time. You don’t need a perfect routine or extreme discipline. You need a few foundational behaviors that support your body, brain, and daily life. Below are five health habits that are simple, evidence-based, […]
Start the Year Strong: Why Starting Physical Therapy Early Can Save You Money
January brings a fresh start with New Year’s resolutions, health goals, and a new focus. It also brings something less exciting: a new insurance deductible and out-of-pocket concerns. For many people, that reset can make you think twice before scheduling healthcare appointments. The good news is that early in the year is actually one of the smartest and most cost-effective times to start physical […]
AI Documentation Cuts Burnout at the Source
When Joel Stenslie began practicing physical therapy 26 years ago, he accepted documentation as an unavoidable part of the job. Even if it meant long nights, late dinners and a constant pull between patient care and paperwork. “I always spent one-on-one time with my patients, and then at night I did all of my documentation,” […]
How to Treat Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. It’s the second leading cause of chronic pain, limiting everything from climbing stairs to getting in and out of a chair. Knee pain can interfere with work, exercise, and daily life. Fortunately, most cases can […]
Benefits of a Strong Core
Ask ten people what the “core” is, and you’ll get ten different answers. For some, it’s the abs. For others, it includes the hips, back, or even the shoulders. The confusion makes sense when you think about how often the term gets tossed around in fitness, often without context or consistency. What’s not confusing is […]
What Patients Are Really Saying About Pain: Early Insights from our 2025 MSK Pain Survey
More than 1,200 people across the U.S. recently shared their experiences living with musculoskeletal (MSK) pain—pain affecting muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints, or cartilage. Early results from The Pain Perspective: 2025 MSK Industry Survey reveal what patients are really feeling, facing, and hoping for when it comes to care. And the message is clear: chronic […]
Travel Neck Pillows Reviewed by a Physical Therapist
Most of us have been there — you finally reach your holiday destination, only to realize your neck feels like it never left the car or plane. Long hours of sitting, awkward sleeping positions, and cramped spaces can all turn your fun travel plans into painful plans. With millions of people hitting the road (and […]
From Burnout to Balance: How AI Is Changing Life for Physical Therapists
Every night for 35 years, physical therapist Rudy Marin followed the same routine: finish treating patients, go home, have dinner. And then, he would open his laptop to type clinical notes late into the evening. “I would have dinner with my wife, then start typing my evaluation and treatment notes until about 10:30 or 11 […]
How to Avoid Neck Pain While Traveling
Most travelers know the feeling of getting out of their car or plane stiff and sore after hours of sitting. According to a Tylenol-commissioned OnePoll survey, about one in three Americans experience pain while traveling. Neck and back stiffness are among the most common complaints, even in people without prior injuries. The good news is […]
Fixing the Talent Pipeline: Kristi Henderson on Tuition Support, Not Student Debt
As healthcare braces for the ripple effects of new federal funding shifts and mounting workforce shortages, one thing is clear: the old model isn’t working. On The Post PLUS Podcast, powered by Clasp, Confluent Health CEO Kristi Henderson joined host David Kafafian to unpack how the “One Big Beautiful Bill” moment could reshape the future of healthcare education and workforce development. […]