Potential Therapy Services - Bonne Terre

08/28/2026

🔗 YOUR BODY IS MORE CONNECTED THAN YOU THINK

Where you hurt isn’t always where the problem starts.

Think about your knee. It doesn’t move by itself. It works alongside your hips, ankles, feet, and core every time you walk, climb stairs, squat, or stand up from a chair.

Sometimes, weakness in the hips or limited mobility in the ankle can change how the knee moves and contribute to discomfort. The same idea can apply throughout the body.

That’s why physical therapy is about more than focusing only on the area that hurts. A physical therapist can evaluate how your entire body moves to identify factors that may be contributing to the problem.

Because treating the painful area may be helpful, but understanding why it became irritated can be an important part of helping you move and feel better.

❓ Has pain ever shown up somewhere you didn’t expect? Drop a comment below. Pain can refer to some pretty odd places!

08/26/2026

WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY | BALANCE & FALL PREVENTION

Did you know balance can be trained? 👣

Meet Leona! At 93 years young, she’s learning to deadlift with Taylor’s help and proving that building strength and confidence has no age limit! 💪

Feeling unsteady, nervous about falling, or less confident on your feet doesn’t have to become your new normal.

At Potential Therapy Services, we create personalized treatment plans to help you:

✅ Build strength and stability
✅ Improve balance, coordination, and mobility
✅ Reduce your risk of falls
✅ Feel more confident in everyday activities

Whether you’re navigating stairs, keeping up with grandkids, or crushing deadlifts like Leona, we’re here to help you move with confidence!

📞 Contact your local Potential Therapy Services clinic to get started.

💬 Help us cheer on Leona in the comments!

08/24/2026

⭐ BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE WINNER! ⭐

Congratulations, Sandy Frohmann! Stop by the clinic to claim your prize! 🎉

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who donated. Your generosity helps support our local students, teachers, and school districts in more ways than you may realize. Together, we’re making a difference, one donation at a time! 🧡

👇 Help us congratulate Sandy in the comments!

08/21/2026

🎒 BACKPACK FITTING DONE RIGHT!

Back-to-school means backpacks are back, too — but are you or your child child wearing theirs correctly to prevent future issues?

In today’s Back-to-School Wellness Tip, our PT, Anita, shows you how to properly adjust and wear a backpack for a better, more comfortable fit.

And if you're still not sure about your child's backpack fit, stop by Potential Therapy Services — we're happy to help with a fitting! 🎒

👀 This one is worth the complete watch! We called out several "FIT TIPS" throughout the video. How many did you catch? Drop your answer in the comments! 👇 Yes- this is a test!! 😄

‼ One last REMINDER: Today is the LAST DAY of our School Supply Drive! There's still time to drop off new school supplies at your local Potential Therapy Services clinic and help support students, teachers and schools in our communities. We thank you for your support and generosity!

08/19/2026

🌟 EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MEET DEREK! 🌟

Hi, everyone! My name is Derek Chazelle, and I’m a PTA here at Potential Therapy Services!

My interest in physical therapy actually started back in high school after a few ankle sprains landed me in PT myself. Going through the recovery process firsthand sparked an interest in the field that would eventually become part of my career.

Fitness has also been a big part of my life for many years. Seventeen years ago, I opened Tight Body Fitness in my hometown of Potosi, where I spent years working as a personal trainer and helping others become stronger and work toward their goals. 💪

But that early interest in physical therapy never went away. I eventually decided to follow that dream, went back to school, and in 2023, I graduated with my PTA degree and became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.

It’s been a pretty incredible journey from being the high school athlete sitting in physical therapy to now being on the other side, helping patients through their own recovery and working toward the things that matter to them.

🧡 Now that you know a little more about Derek, help us get to know him even better! If you know Derek, have worked with him at Potential, or have crossed paths with him through Tight Body Fitness, drop a comment ⬇ and say hello! 👋

08/17/2026

🎒 OUR SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE IS STILL IN FULL SWING! ✏️📚

There’s still time to help us fill those donation boxes! Now through August 21, you can drop off new school supplies at your local Potential Therapy Services clinic to help support students and schools right here in our communities.

Our teachers, school staff and local schools do SO much for our kids and our communities all year long. We’re incredibly grateful for everything they do, and we’re so happy to have an opportunity to give back and show them a little support in return. 🧡

🎁 BONUS: Donate and you’ll be entered to win a Potential Therapy swag giveaway!

And even if you can’t donate, you can still help! Share this post and help us spread the word so we can reach even more people in our communities.

Every post share, notebook, box of crayons and pack of pencils adds up. Your support is appreciated more than words can say!

08/14/2026

MISSION (noun): a strongly felt aim, ambition or calling.

We like that definition. 🧡

Because at Potential Therapy Services, our mission isn’t something we simply put on paper. It’s something we work to LIVE every day.

That means one-on-one, personalized care built around YOU. It means listening closely, paying attention to the small details and working hard to get you the care you need, including striving to see patients within 5 days or less of a referral or initial conversation.

And when insurance doesn’t cover the care you need? We offer cash-based services, giving you another option to keep moving forward.

Why does all of this matter?

Because our mission ultimately comes back to one thing: providing genuine CARE that helps every patient reach their highest Potential.

👇🏻Now we want to hear from YOU!
When it comes to your healthcare, what’s the ONE thing that makes you feel truly cared for?
Your answers help us help YOU! 🧡

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Folks…this is NOT something that comes to our area at such an incredible value. Your county Chambers are BRINGING IT for one night.
DO NOT ATTEND if you are good with mediocrity, don’t care to grow/expand/challenge yourself, and don’t want to be around strong business leaders! If thats not you…we need to see you there. Tag someone you KNOW should be at this event!
Register here:
https://www.bonneterrechamber.net/event-detail/Cg8nv7TWJXbOe5Njzx3sZQ2/chamber-business-builder

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Farmington Regional Chamber

08/12/2026

📍 WHAT WE DO WEDNESDAY | DRY NEEDLING

Tiny needle. Big potential. 👀

Dry needling is a technique our trained physical therapists may use to target tight, irritated muscles that can contribute to pain and restricted movement.

It may help:
• Reduce pain & muscle tension
• Improve range of motion
• Improve muscle function
• Help you move more comfortably

And despite the name, there’s nothing “wet” involved! It’s called dry needling because nothing is injected.

Curious if dry needling could be right for you? Ask your therapist! We’re always happy to answer questions.

❓ Now WE are curious! Before today’s post, did you KNOW what dry needling was? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Tell us in the comments below! 👇