Select Physical Therapy

10/13/2026

What should I expect at my first physical therapy appointment? Will it hurt? What should I wear? Do I have to bring anything? Do I need a referral? What if I can’t do it?

You can’t reach your goals if you don’t start. So let’s take some of the anxiety and guesswork out of that first appointment. Read our latest blog to answer all your questions and set you up for success. Link in comments.

10/10/2026

What if you had the chance to support world-class athletes as they chase their Olympic dreams? For Lizzie Yu, an athletic trainer at Penn State Harrisburg and a former collegiate field hockey player, that dream became a reality.

Lizzie’s been an Olympics fan for decades. So, when she learned about the opportunity to spend a week helping the training staff at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., she jumped at it. In late July, she spent a week treating U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes while living on the center’s campus. She was impressed by the facilities, the technology and, most important, the professionalism of the staff and athletes.

“It was incredible. I had so much fun. It was a good mix of spending time in the clinic and some practice coverage,” Lizzie said. “It was really insightful to see what the day-to-day life of that sports medicine staff on that campus is like.”

Lizzie’s experience working with world-class athletes now elevates the care she provides to every patient she sees. By applying the same dedication, techniques and encouragement that help Olympians reach their peak, she empowers all her patients to overcome their own hurdles and achieve their personal best.

Read more about Lizzie’s experience here: https://bit.ly/4dYPbdi

10/09/2026

Who hasn’t had a little back pain here and there? Especially when you sit at a computer or are on your phone for extended periods. But how do you fix it? It’s a question we get a lot. So we asked a physical therapist what they would do in your situation.

From improving your chair setup to implementing gentle stretch breaks, you can do a few things at home or work. But if it’s not getting better in a week or so, that’s when you call us.

10/08/2026

A recent study found that women experience two periods where aging speeds up. First, around age 44, and again around age 60. Whether you're nearing one of those periods, in one of them or have moved past it, there are simple ways to feel younger without a time machine. Read our blog to learn how. https://bit.ly/4ydR4u3

10/06/2026

Recovery is when your body adapts and becomes stronger from the demands of exercise. While many people focus on workouts, recovery is equally important for performance, injury prevention and long-term health. Adequate sleep, hydration, nutrition, mobility work and appropriate rest help muscles repair, restore energy and prepare the body for future activity. Without proper recovery, fatigue can accumulate and increase the risk of pain, injury and decreased performance.

If pain, soreness or physical limitations are preventing you from staying active, a physical therapist can help identify what's slowing your recovery and develop a plan to get you back to doing what you enjoy. To schedule a physical therapy evaluation, go to: https://www.selectphysicaltherapy.com/contact/request-an-appointment/

10/05/2026

Heather Cardena had a mammogram two weeks after her 36th birthday. The mother of two active young boys was shocked when the results came back: breast cancer. And it had spread to one lymph node.

“I knew I needed to be the mom those boys deserve,” Heather said. “This isn’t a journey that they chose; this is something that I just have to deal with.”

The good news is, Heather didn’t have to deal with it alone. With the help of physical therapy and our ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program, she was able to regain energy and get back to lifting her children again. Even with surgery and an aggressive chemotherapy regimen, ReVital helped her get through treatment while minimizing side effects.

Heather gets choked up thinking about how far she has come, especially when she talks about the moment she was finally able to pick up her youngest son again.

“To get to a place where I was able to hold him again, that first time was definitely very emotional,” she shared. “It was definitely one of the happier moments of this journey.

Learn more about Heather's story here: https://bit.ly/4yD1yEg

10/04/2026

Living with chronic pain is scary and common — whether it’s low back, shoulder, knee, head (migraines), neck or hip pain.

But here’s the thing about chronic pain from our latest blog that may be truly shocking: The mental and emotional component can actually limit your physical recovery.

And the really surprising part is that physical therapy doesn’t just help with the physical part. Structured and supervised movement from physical therapy can help your brain realize that you can move without extreme pain, giving you the power to keep going, which is crucial for proper and lasting improvement. It’s a positive feedback loop for your body.

There’s so much more to treating chronic pain, so read the blog to see how long treatment usually takes and whether you have any “red flags” that could affect your treatment plan. https://bit.ly/4zc2oHY

10/03/2026

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10/02/2026

Breast cancer can change everything — how you move, how you feel and how you navigate everyday life.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we honor every person facing breast cancer and every survivor continuing their journey. This month is about more than pink ribbons. It’s about supporting patients at every stage of treatment and recovery. Recovery looks different for everyone, but no one should have to face the challenges alone.

Our ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation program helps patients manage treatment-related side effects, regain strength and function and return to the activities that matter most, whether it’s returning to the dance floor, getting back to work or being more present with your loved ones.

We're proud to stand beside patients every step of the way.

10/02/2026

At just a few months old, Willow Ann Weber's parents noticed delays in her development. They wasted no time getting her into physical therapy for torticollis, a condition that causes muscles in the neck to tighten, forcing the head to twist or tilt in one direction.

As time went on, Willow became a happy, loving little girl who enjoys dancing, but her inability to balance fully and her lack of strength made that difficult.

Initially, Willow had been receiving services through Iowa Area Education Agencies, but as she got older and results shifted, the support changed. Her parents, however, still wanted to ensure she was receiving occupational and physical therapy treatments. That's how Willow ended up working with our Marshalltown team.

Today, Willow is doing great and is a recent physical therapy graduate!

02/24/2021

Compassionate care for your unique needs. Our Select Physical Therapy team is here for those times when the unexpected happens. We provide compassionate and expert care to help you return to the activities that matter most to you.

02/16/2021

02/16/2021

SNOW SHOVELING TIPS
❄️Take time to warm up & stretch before shoveling & take frequent breaks.
❄️Keep your back straight or at a slight inward curve; it will decrease the pressure on your low back when lifting.
❄️Be sure to face the snow you plan to shovel & lift
❄️Bend your knees, tighten your stomach & use your leg muscles when lifting snow. This will help divide the weight of the snow more evenly & help protect your back.
❄️Keep the shovel as close to your body as possible when lifting & moving snow.
❄️When moving snow, avoid twisting your back by turning your whole body & pivoting with your legs to face the new direction. Avoid “tossing it” to the new location.
❄️Use an ergonomically correct shovel (the rod of the shovel will bend in an elbow shape). Adjustable handle lengths help to prevent excessive bending, and a lightweight blade helps reduce the amount of weight you are lifting.
❄️Grip the shovel with one hand as close to the blade as comfortably possible & place your other hand on the handle.
❄️Move smaller amounts of snow & tackle your snow-shoveling project by dividing the job into thirds, with one-hour rest breaks.
❄️Wear shoes or boots with good treads. Spreading sand, salt or kitty litter on your walkway will reduce the likelihood of slipping on the ice.

12/10/2020

VOTE ✔️✔️ 👍🏻Like your favorite Christmas Tree’s photo. Each tree was made from green poster board by Select Physical Therapy staff! Happy holidays and thank you for your assistance in picking an online winner for the best tree!

Feel free to share!

12/10/2020

We are getting into the holiday spirit at Select Physical Therapy in Martinsville!

11/13/2020

09/23/2020

The Martinsville High School Girls' Basketball program is forming a partnership with the BBJ YMCA to offer a girls basketball program for grades 1 through 6. The purpose of the league is to get girls involved, teach fundamentals of the game and to have fun and enjoy basketball.

09/04/2020

Ready to help you reach your goals! 765-349-9678 call to make an appt, no referral needed!