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Pain, Misunderstood spotlights America’s outdated pain treatment with a national push for smarter MSK care LOUISVILLE, KY – June 2, 2025 – What if everything we thought we knew about pain was wrong?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 […]
The Pain Perspective: 2025 MSK Industry Survey Now Open
The chronic pain crisis isn’t going away, but the way we tackle it must evolve. That’s why we’re launching The Pain Perspective: 2025 Survey on MSK Care and Chronic Pain, a national initiative designed to capture the state of musculoskeletal (MSK) care and chronic pain management today. In less than 10 minutes, you can be […]
The Best Exercises for Back Pain, According to Dr. Devin Trachman
Back pain doesn’t have to mean giving up movement—in fact, the right kind of movement can be one of the most effective ways to find relief. In a recent Marie Claire UK article, Dr. Devin Trachman, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS, Clinic Director at Physical Therapy Central, shares her expert advice on how gentle, intentional exercise […]