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Renewed Strength Physiotherapy, 3201 N Lorraine Street, Hutchinson, KS (2026)

08/22/2026

FOOD IS FINANCE. 💰🥩🥑

Some people are incredibly financially literate, but nutritionally illiterate.

I actually think about the two very similarly.

Think of calories as dollars.

Every food has a cost.

But just because something is expensive doesn’t mean it’s a good investment.

If I’m going to “spend” 1,000 calories, I want the greatest return possible.

Protein.
Vitamins.
Minerals.
Fiber.
High quality fats.
Foods that support muscle, recovery, energy, hormones, and long term health.

Compare that with spending the same 1,000 calories on highly processed fast food. You may spend the same amount of your calorie budget while getting significantly less nutritional value in return.

Same budget. Very different investment.

And this is why nutrition is about more than simply counting calories.

Ask yourself:

What am I getting in return for the calories I’m spending?

Everything you eat and drink provides raw materials your body uses to rebuild itself.

Your body is constantly under construction.

Give it quality building materials. 🥩🥚🐟🥑🫐

07/21/2026

You’ve worked on hip mobility. You’ve built hip strength. Now it’s time to put it all together.

The squat isn’t just about getting lower—it’s about controlling movement from the ground up.

Here’s how I teach it:

✅ Feet about shoulder-width apart
✅ Slight toe turnout only if your hip mobility requires it (usually 5–7° is plenty)
✅ Unlock the hips with a small hinge—not by arching your low back
✅ Let the knees do most of the work as you descend while driving them out to engage the hip stabilizers
✅ Keep a tripod foot (big toe, little toe, and heel) firmly planted throughout the movement
✅ Think about “screwing your feet into the floor” to create stability without rolling onto the inside or outside of your feet

A good squat isn’t just about strength—it’s about having enough mobility, stability, and coordination to move efficiently.

If you’ve been following this hip series, this is where it all comes together.

What’s the biggest thing holding back your squat: depth, pain, balance, or strength?

07/15/2026

Think your groin is just tight? It might actually be weak.

Most people assume a tight groin needs more stretching. While that can help in some cases, the missing piece is often strength and stability.

One of my favorite exercises is the Copenhagen Side Plank because it strengthens the groin while teaching your hips and core to work together. In this post, I demonstrate a progression from beginner to advanced so you can start where you’re comfortable and build from there.

A stronger groin can improve:
✅ Sprinting
✅ Cutting and changing direction
✅ Jumping
✅ Throwing
✅ Hip stability
✅ Resilience against groin strains

Don’t rush to the hardest variation. Master each level with good control before progressing to the next.

Which level are you on? Let me know in the comments!

Save this post for your next lower-body workout, and share it with someone who is always complaining that their groins feel “tight.”

— Dr. Chris Peters, DPT
Renewed Strength Physiotherapy

07/09/2026

I’m excited to share that Renewed Strength Physiotherapy will soon be expanding into Haven Fitness!

First, I want to thank the board members at Haven Fitness for their excitement, hospitality, and willingness to partner in bringing greater access to physical therapy services to the Haven community.

One of my goals has always been to make high-quality physical therapy more accessible—especially in smaller communities where people often have to drive to receive care. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, dealing with pain, working on balance to prevent falls, trying to get back to the activities you love, or looking to stay healthy and independent, you’ll soon have another local option.

I’m also excited about the opportunity to work with Haven’s athletes. Injury prevention, movement assessments, return-to-sport rehabilitation, and helping athletes perform at a high level are all areas I’m enjoy working in. My hope is to help keep athletes healthy, confident, and competing throughout their seasons—not just treating injuries after they happen.

This partnership is about more than treating pain. It’s about helping people move better, stay active, and continue doing the things they love at every stage of life.

We’re putting the finishing touches on the logistics, and I’ll share more information about scheduling soon.

If you’re interested in being seen in Haven, or if you’d like more information, feel free to send me a message or contact me directly.

I’m excited to serve the Haven community!
— Dr. Chris Peters, PT, DPT
Founder, Renewed Strength Physiotherapy

07/08/2026

Can you do the splits?

Neither can I… and that’s okay.

The goal isn’t to become a gymnast—it’s to have enough groin mobility and strength to move well through the positions your body actually uses.

Limited adductor (groin) mobility can make movements like squats, deadlifts, lunges, cutting, and even getting off the floor feel more restricted. Sometimes it can also increase the stress placed on your hips and lower back.

One of my favorite ways to improve this is a loaded lateral lunge progression:

✅ Control the lowering phase (eccentric strength)
✅ Stay low instead of standing up between reps
✅ Rotate your body toward and away from the straight leg to target different portions of the adductors
✅ Progress by adding weight with a kettlebell

Here’s something many people miss:

Your body doesn’t just need more range of motion—it needs to be strong enough to own that range of motion. That’s why I love loading these movements. When you build strength at your end range, your body is much more likely to keep the mobility you’ve earned.

Mobility without strength is temporary. Mobility with strength becomes usable.

Have you ever noticed one side feels significantly tighter than the other?

07/06/2026

This is one of my favorite exercises. 👇

If I could only choose one exercise to improve overall hip function, this would be near the top of my list.

The hip airplane isn't just a mobility drill—it's a movement that combines:
✅ Hip mobility
✅ Glute strength
✅ Pelvic stability
✅ Single-leg balance
✅ Rotational control
✅ Coordination

Most people either have mobility without control or strength without mobility. The hip airplane trains your body to own the motion you already have (or are trying to gain).

One of the biggest coaching cues:
➡️ Keep the knee pointed straight ahead the entire time.
Your pelvis rotates around the hip—not the knee.

I've used this with lifters looking to improve their squat and deadlift, runners trying to move more efficiently, and patients working through hip or low back pain. When someone lacks hip control, it's common to see compensations elsewhere.

This movement teaches your hip to stabilize while moving through rotation—the way it was designed to.

It isn't easy. Most people wobble the first few attempts, and that's okay. Start with support if needed, slow the movement down, and focus on quality over range.

Movement is medicine... but only when you can control it.

Have you ever tried hip airplanes? Let me know how they go. 👇

07/03/2026

Stop stretching... start owning the position. 💪

One of the biggest mistakes I see is people trying to improve their squat or deadlift by stretching outside of the movement they're actually trying to improve.

Your body adapts to what you practice.

If your goal is a deeper squat or a stronger hinge, spend time building strength and control in those positions, not just flexibility on the floor.

In this video I use two of my favorite drills:

🏋️ Loaded hinge holds to improve eccentric control and confidence through hip flexion while maintaining a neutral spine.

🏋️‍♂️ Goblet squat holds with gentle side-to-side weight shifts to improve hip flexion, ankle mobility, and comfort in the bottom position—without losing position or tucking the pelvis.

This is based on a simple principle: the law of specificity. If you want to move better in a squat or deadlift, practice those positions with a load you can control.

Mobility isn't just about creating range of motion—it's about building strength, stability, and confidence in that range so your body actually keeps it.

Try these before your next lower-body workout and see how your squat or hinge feels afterward.

07/01/2026

God has a way of bringing us full circle.

I’m excited to announce that beginning next week, I’ll be seeing patients in Cheney through a new partnership with Body Forge Fitness & Athletics!

Cheney has been a meaningful part of my family’s story. It’s where I finished high school, where I began my career as a physical therapist, where our church family continues to worship, and a community that has invested so much in me over the years. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the people of Cheney once again.

I’m also thankful to Rick and the entire Body Forge team for opening their doors and partnering with Renewed Strength Physiotherapy. Their passion for helping people become stronger and healthier aligns so well with the mission of my practice, and I’m excited to see what this partnership can mean for our community.

Whether you’re dealing with pain that’s been limiting you, recovering from an injury, trying to avoid surgery, or simply wanting to move and perform at a higher level, I’d love the opportunity to help.

Appointments in Cheney will be available by appointment, so if you’re interested, send me a Facebook message, call or text me at (620) 259-9257, or visit RenewedStrengthPhysio.com to learn more.

I’m looking forward to reconnecting with familiar faces, meeting new ones, and giving back to a community that has given so much to me.

“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” — Proverbs 16:3

I can’t wait to get started!

06/30/2026

Seeing Ryan do so well in such a short amount of time has been incredibly rewarding.

Patients like him—who are motivated to learn about their body, understand why they're in pain, and consistently put in the work—are exactly why I love what I do.

Ryan has officially graduated from traditional rehab and is now transitioning into a strength-focused program designed to build resilience, improve his overall health, and help fortify his body so he can continue taking care of his family while reducing the risk of future injuries.

I'm excited to see what he accomplishes next. Thank you, Ryan, for trusting me throughout your recovery.

06/29/2026

The Forgotten Hip Motion 👀

Everyone talks about hip flexors, glutes, and hamstrings—but very few people train hip internal rotation.

Ironically, it's one of the biggest limitations I work on personally.

Limited hip internal rotation can affect:
🏋️ Squat depth
🏃 Sprint mechanics
⚡ Force production
🦵 Hip and low back movement quality

In this video, I show two of my favorite drills:

✅ A 90/90 position to improve active hip internal rotation by strengthening the small stabilizing muscles around the hip.

✅ A half-kneeling PNF stretch where I bias internal rotation, contract the hip external rotators for 6–8 seconds, then relax and move deeper into the new range.

Remember: mobility isn't just about stretching—it's about teaching your body to own that new range of motion.

If one side feels significantly tighter than the other, that's a great place to start.

Save this for your next leg day, and let me know which hip needs the most work.

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