Power-Up Physical Therapy

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Power-Up Physical Therapy We help people stay active and injury free in the greater Denver, CO area!

1-on-1, Performance Base Moving beyond your “standard” physical therapy clinic.

Exceptional quality has a different look and feel. Power-Up Physical Therapy blends the expertise of advanced board-certified specialists in orthopedics and sports with a highly-attentive, one-on-one treatment model. We help you gain the most out of each visit so you can get out of pain and get back to your activities faster! The goal of Power-Up Physical Therapy is to help individuals become the strongest and most resilient version of themselves. Do you find yourself frustrated and looking for a better alternative to help you get back to living the active life that you love? We are here to help!

07/17/2026

🚨 Workout 2 is here… and Power-Up Physical Therapy is proud to be sponsoring The Clean Ladder! 🏋️‍♂️

Heavy barbells?! Did we just become best friends?! 🤝

I’m excited to be out at the Summer Smasher supporting the Train Denver community. Stop by the Power-Up Physical Therapy booth for:
• Tune-ups & recovery sessions
• Injury screens
• Movement assessments
• Tips to keep you lifting and competing at your best

Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just out there having fun, I’d love to meet you and help keep you moving well all weekend.

Not registered yet? There’s still time! Head over to Train Denver or Train Denver Events and register through the link in their bio.

See you at the Summer Smasher! 💪

CrossFit isn’t dangerous, but it is demanding.The shoulder, knee, and low back take on a lot of stress from the volume a...
04/09/2026

CrossFit isn’t dangerous, but it is demanding.

The shoulder, knee, and low back take on a lot of stress from the volume and variety of movements.

Most injuries I see aren’t from one “bad rep” but from accumulated load over time.

The solution isn’t to stop training.
It’s to build the capacity to handle it.

If something has been nagging or limiting your training, there’s usually a smarter way to approach it.

❓Questions? 🤔Thoughts? Please share them in a comment below!! 👇🏽⁣⁣
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⚡️Our 3 Step Approach to Your Recovery⚡️⁣⁣
1️⃣Find the TRUE ROOT of Dysfunction🔎⁣⁣
2️⃣RELIEVE Pain + RESET the System🤗⁣⁣
3️⃣Build LONG TERM Resilience 🛡⁣⁣
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💻DM or email ([email protected]) with any questions or if interested in working together!





Back pain that sticks around isn’t something you just have to live with.The goal isn’t just to treat pain. It’s to under...
04/06/2026

Back pain that sticks around isn’t something you just have to live with.

The goal isn’t just to treat pain.
It’s to understand it, address it, and keep you training long-term.

Appreciate the trust 🙏

Did you get moving today?Movement doesn’t have to be intense.Movement doesn’t have to be perfect.It should be consistent...
04/01/2026

Did you get moving today?

Movement doesn’t have to be intense.
Movement doesn’t have to be perfect.

It should be consistent.

General physical activity guidelines recommend:
• ~150 minutes of moderate activity per week
• Strength training 2–3x per week

Benefits are not just for fitness, but also for:
• joint health
• injury resilience
• long-term performance

Some days it’s a hard workout.
Other days it’s a walk, mobility, or just getting out of the house with your dog!

It all counts. Start where you’re at. Keep it consistent.





03/24/2026

Stop babying your shoulders.

Most people live in the world of bands, light weights, and “activation.”

That’s fine… early on.

But if your goal is to actually be pain-free in training and life, your shoulders need to handle load.

That means:
• Getting stronger through full ranges
• Building real muscle (hypertrophy)
• Training movements that actually challenge the joint

Dips.
Parallette push-ups.
Controlled, progressive loading.

That’s how you build shoulders that don’t just feel better…
They hold up under stress.

Rehab isn’t just about getting out of pain.
It’s about preparing your body for what you demand from it.

If your shoulder training stops at bands, you’re leaving a lot on the table.

Want help building shoulders that can actually handle your training?

I would love to work with you! Shoot me a DM or hit the link in bio to schedule your free discovery call!

Doc Gavin- Power-Up Physical Therapy | Denver, CO



CrossFit demands a lot from your shoulders (overhead lifting, gymnastics, kipping, high volume, high intensity)The goal ...
03/19/2026

CrossFit demands a lot from your shoulders (overhead lifting, gymnastics, kipping, high volume, high intensity)

The goal isn’t to avoid stress.
It’s to build shoulders that can handle it.

A lot of shoulder pain I see isn’t from one bad rep, but from accumulated volume, poor positioning, and lack of support strength.

Dial these in and your shoulders will last a lot longer in the sport.

If something’s been nagging or limiting your training, it’s usually fixable with the right plan.
____________________ ⁣
⚡️Our 3 Step Approach to Your Recovery⚡️⁣
1️⃣Find the TRUE ROOT of Dysfunction🔎⁣
2️⃣RELIEVE Pain + RESET the System🤗⁣
3️⃣Build LONG TERM Resilience 🛡⁣
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🤝 Are you looking for a Physical Therapist who can help you perform better? ⁣
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💻DM or email ([email protected]) with any questions or if interested in working together!

The CrossFit Open may be over, but the work to stay healthy and moving well doesn’t stop there.To close out March, I’m r...
03/16/2026

The CrossFit Open may be over, but the work to stay healthy and moving well doesn’t stop there.

To close out March, I’m running a $100 OFF New Patient Special at Power-Up Physical Therapy.

This offer is open to any new client, whether you’re a CrossFitter, runner, lifter, weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to move and feel better.

How it works:
• Book your first visit before March 31
• Your appointment can be scheduled for a later date
• As long as it’s booked before 3/31, you’ll receive the $100 discount

If you’ve been thinking about getting something checked out, improving how you move, or investing in your performance and longevity, this is a great time to start.

Book using the link in bio or copy the link below to book your free discovery call!

Enter Code XF2026 for discount!

https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/shannon-matt/discovery-call?uuid=707d3fe8-6546-48b1-8c2a-bcfcb0f55c2c

See you at Power-Up Physical Therapy.

Can you breathe in your Front Rack?Burpees spike the heart rate.Then you’re expected to receive a clean and hold a solid...
03/13/2026

Can you breathe in your Front Rack?

Burpees spike the heart rate.
Then you’re expected to receive a clean and hold a solid rack for thrusters.

If that position is limited, athletes usually start compensating by:

• catching cleans with low elbows
• flaring the rib cage to “find” the rack
• arching the low back
• letting the bar drift forward onto hands and wrists

At that point it’s not just a mobility issue, but a breathing efficiency problem.

When the rib cage flares and the spine overextends, the diaphragm can’t work as well. That’s when athletes start feeling like they can’t catch their breath even though the weight isn’t crazy heavy.

A solid front rack keeps you stacked, breathing better, and moving more efficiently when fatigue kicks in.

Slide 5 shows a front rack opener I like using with athletes to help improve that position.

Try it for 3 sets of 30 seconds before lifting and see how your rack feels.

If workouts like this tend to expose your front rack, shoulders, or breathing mechanics, that’s exactly the type of thing I help athletes work through at Power-Up Physical Therapy.

My focus is helping CrossFitters stay durable, move well, and keep training hard.

If you want help improving your mobility, positioning, or recovering from something that’s been nagging you, shoot me a message or stop by Power-Up PT.

Let’s keep you training — not sitting out workouts.

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Denver, CO
80222

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Monday 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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