Youth Sports Safety: Why Having a Physical Therapist on the Sidelines Matters
You’re in the stands. The game is close. Then your child goes down. In that moment, nothing else matters. You’re not thinking about the score. You’re thinking: Is it serious? Should they go back in? Are we making the right decision? More schools and youth leagues are answering those questions by placing physical therapists on the sidelines, and it’s changing the way young athletes […]
Can You Fight Allergies with Exercise? The Surprising Remedy for Spring Sniffles
Allergies, the dreaded annual return of coughing, sneezing, and itchy eyes. They come every year like clockwork and give you a run for your money as long as that allergen is around. According to the CDC, over 25% of U.S. adults deal with seasonal allergies, making it one of the most common conditions affecting American adults.¹ With a […]
1 Million Patient Visits Later: AI Clinical Documentation Is Delivering
AI in healthcare is often talked about in terms of potential. At Confluent Health, it’s already in practice. AI clinical documentation has now supported care for more than 1 million patient visits, moving beyond pilot programs into scaled, everyday use. Adoption That Outpaced Expectations The original goal was modest. Around 400 providers by the end of 2025. […]
What Happens When Documentation Disappears? One Therapist’s Answer
For Dr. Jill Collins, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist at ProRehab Physical Therapy in Boonville, Indiana, the evolution of clinical documentation has spanned more than three decades. From handwritten notes to dictation to a long list of EMR systems she’s “lost count” of. What hasn’t changed, until recently, is how documentation followed her home. “At the end of the day, I generally felt annoyed […]
Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and is generally easy on the joints. For many people, especially as they age, walking becomes the foundation of staying active because it feels safe, predictable, and repeatable. The challenge is that walking […]
Turn Commercial Breaks into Strength Breaks This March
If you’re like most basketball fans during March, you’re planted on the couch for hours — snacks in hand, heart racing, barely moving except to celebrate a buzzer-beater or go to the fridge. Here’s the harsh reality: prolonged sitting slows circulation, tightens joints and muscles, reduces calorie burn, and can even negatively affect posture and balance over time. The good news? You don’t need any […]
Does Flexibility Lead to Longevity?
You have probably heard someone say that being flexible is a sign of good health or even a predictor of living longer. Sometimes this idea shows up as a simple benchmark, like whether you can touch your toes. But does flexibility itself actually lead to a longer life? The short answer is probably not. Flexibility alone is not a strong […]
Dr. Alex Corbett Featured in GQ: Why the Belt Squat Is a Smart Tool for Glute Strength
In the recent GQ article Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams Uses This Overlooked Piece of Gym Equipment to Shape His Butt, actor Hudson Williams credited the belt squat machine, often known by the brand Pit Shark, for building his glutes. Featured in the piece was our very own Dr. Alex Corbett, PT, DPT, of BreakThrough Physical Therapy, who explained why this “old-school” exercise […]
Was Her Knee Ready? A Physical Therapist Breaks Down Lindsey Vonn’s Torn ACL and Crash
Last week, Lindsey Vonn shared this news on Instagram: “Well… I completely tore my ACL last Friday.” She also noted a bone bruise and meniscal damage, and her intention to still compete after consulting with her medical team. For context, Vonn is one of the most decorated alpine athletes ever, with Olympic medals, multiple World Cup titles. She’s also no stranger to injury—multiple knee surgeries, fractures, and long […]
Why Acting Early on Aches is Your Best Financial Move
When you first notice a stiff knee when getting out of your favorite chair or a nagging ache in your shoulder after working out, it’s only natural to think, “I’ll just wait and see if it goes away”. However, for those of us who value our independence and want to stay active, waiting can be the most expensive choice […]