How to Prevent Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. Nearly everyone will experience it at some point, whether from a specific injury or no clear cause at all. While not all back pain can be prevented, there are proven strategies that significantly reduce your risk. Roughly 80% of adults experience lower back […]
“Pain, Misunderstood” Featured on WDRB News
Pain, Misunderstood, Confluent Health’s groundbreaking new documentary on chronic pain, was recently featured by Louisville’s WDRB News. The segment spotlighted the urgent need for a better approach to pain care and featured insights from our very own Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Stephen Clark. “Patients are probably questioning more than ever how the health system can […]
Confluent Health Launches Groundbreaking Scholars Program
Confluent Health, a leading innovator in musculoskeletal (MSK) care, has launched the Confluent Health Scholars Program, an industry-leading initiative designed to eliminate the biggest barrier to entry and retention in the physical therapy (PT) profession: student loan debt. This partnership marks a bold new chapter in Confluent Health’s continued mission to build the strongest PT […]
Advocate for Yourself: 5 Questions to Bring to Your Next Appointment
Pain can be confusing and overwhelming. But asking the right questions can help you get the answers—and care—you deserve. You might hear: “We can’t find anything wrong.” “Just rest.” “It’s probably stress.” Or the worst: “It’s all in your head.” But here’s the truth: your pain is real and so is your right to understand it. At Confluent […]
Inside the Making of Pain, Misunderstood: Why We Had to Tell This Story
Every day, millions of people are living with pain that no scan can explain. They’re told it’s in their head. They’re handed pills. They’re left to navigate a healthcare system that often misunderstands them or ignores them altogether. That’s why we made this film. Why Pain, Misunderstood Had to Be Made Pain, Misunderstood is more […]
Sprained Ankle Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
A sprained ankle is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. A simple misstep on uneven ground or an awkward landing can cause pain, swelling, and difficulty walking. Fortunately, physical therapy plays a critical role in helping individuals recover fully and prevent future sprains. In this blog, […]
Why We’ve Been Getting Pain Wrong—And What Clinicians Can Do About It
Rethinking Pain: A Call to Clinicians For decades, chronic pain has been treated as a symptom to silence. But the latest research in pain neuroscience reveals a very different truth: pain is not just in the body, it’s in the brain. And understanding that changes everything. The Myth of Damage = Pain Pain is a […]
Confluent Health Releases Groundbreaking Documentary to Tackle America’s Chronic Pain Crisis
Pain, Misunderstood spotlights America’s outdated pain treatment with a national push for smarter MSK care LOUISVILLE, KY – June 2, 2025 – What if everything we thought we knew about pain was wrong? Today, more than 1 in 5 Americans live with chronic pain, and too often, their pain is met with silence, surgery, or […]
How to Prevent Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints across all age groups. Chances are, you’ve dealt with a nagging knee issue at some point. In fact, studies show nearly 25% of adults experience knee pain that limits function. But here’s something many people don’t realize – just because you’ve had an old injury, […]
RET Physical Therapy’s Kaylen Sumait Featured in Bustle for Expert Take on Tricep Cable Exercises
Kaylen Sumait, B.A., ACSM-EP, Wellness Director at RET Physical Therapy, was recently featured in a Bustle article spotlighting the benefits of cable machine workouts — specifically for strengthening the triceps. In the piece, Kaylen, an ACSM-certified exercise physiologist, recommends a classic tricep cable extension — a move that’s perfect for beginners looking to make the […]