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06/04/2026

Neck and shoulder tightness holding you back? These 4 exercises will change that. 🙌

Here are some of our favorite movements we give to our clients.

1. Band Support Pin and Stretch — hold 5 seconds, release, repeat
2. Quadruped Single Arm Reach and Rotation — open up the thoracic spine
3. Bent Over Single Arm Y Raise — activate the lower trap and rotator cuff
4. Quadruped Scapular Push Up — build scapular stability and mobility from the ground up

Consistency with these movements is what separates people who stay in pain from people who get out of it.

Save this post and start today. 📌

📍 PhysioRX | Physical Therapy + Personal Training
🔗 Link in bio for a free consultation

06/02/2026

Shin splints aren't just bad luck — they're a signal your body is sending you. 🦵

Here are the 3 most common reasons runners and athletes develop shin splints, and what you can actually do about them:

#1 Load mismanagement — ramping up your mileage or training volume too fast doesn't give your anterior tibialis time to adapt.

#2 Foot strike pattern — overstriding and heel striking puts excessive stress on the shin with every step. Aim for a midfoot strike underneath your hip.

#3 Lack of calf strength — a weak gastrocnemius and soleus forces other structures to compensate. Build that base.

Train smarter, not harder. 💊

📍 PhysioRX | Physical Therapy + Personal Training
🔗 Link in bio for a free consultation

05/28/2026

Knee Pain Doesn't Have To Be A Mystery

Navigating knee pain can be frustrating.

But by putting the clues together and providing a solid physical exam - we can figure it out pretty quickly.

From there, we'll set you up with the specific exercises you need to get out of pain and return to performance.

Any of these areas bothering you?

Let us know in the comments 👇

05/26/2026

Is it biology or just bad balance? 🤔 We decided to put the viral TikTok to the test at the clinic!

The rules are simple:
1️⃣ Put both feet against one side of the doorframe.
2️⃣ Lean your upper body against the other side.
3️⃣ Step one foot to the middle and stand up!

Apparently, women can do it easily, but men can’t. Watch to the end to see our guys struggle! 📉😂

Physio fact: This all comes down to the Center of Gravity! Women typically carry their center of mass lower (around the pelvis), keeping them balanced over their feet. Men carry more mass in their chest and shoulders, meaning once they lean over, their center of gravity is completely unsupported!

Have you tried this yet? Tag someone who needs to try this right now! 👇

05/24/2026

If you're in your 30s and yoga and pilates are your main workouts...we need to have a talk. 🧘‍♀️➡️🏋️‍♀️

Yoga and pilates are amazing for flexibility and mindfulness. But they do very little for your bone mineral density.

And that matters more than most women realize!

Here's the hard truth: over 50% of women over 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. The window to build strong bones is right now, in your 30s and 40s — and the only proven way to do it is lifting weights.

Resistance training stimulates bone remodeling, increases bone density, and reduces your risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis later in life. No supplement, no stretch, no flow class can replicate that.

Not sure where to start? That's exactly what we're here for. 👇

📩 DM us or click the link in bio to book a free consultation.

05/21/2026

Don't do these things in the first 6 months after giving birth...

This is a special time.

Use it to heal, reconnect with your body, and start to gradually rebuild.

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Interested in pre and postnatal physical therapy and personal training?

📍 DM us to set up a consultation and come into our Brooklyn or Manhattan location for your into assessment

05/18/2026

I outsmarted ChatGPT and made it apologize to me 😱

If you're still using AI to diagnose your injuries, you need to watch this video.

Using AI for advice is a lose-lose situaiton.

Best case: it gives you generic advice that's not that helpful

Worst case: it scared the s**t out of you

AI is a fantastic tool. But it's not at the point where it can replace a clinician who knows research.

MEET THE TEAM 👋Cara Chow, PT, DPT, CSCSCara Chow is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning...
05/13/2026

MEET THE TEAM 👋

Cara Chow, PT, DPT, CSCS

Cara Chow is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who believes that rehabilitation and training exist on a continuum.

She’s a physical therapist, personal trainer, and avid lifter. So Cara understands the value of a comprehensive training program in supporting long-term athletic performance and a high quality of life.

She enjoys working with high school athletes, weekend warriors, lifters, marathon runners, and active adults who are looking to return to the activities they love. Cara is deeply committed to empowering her clients to take ownership of their rehab and training journey.

Outside of work, if Cara isn’t staying active at the gym or rock climbing, she’s likely searching for great food and coffee or spending time with her wife and dog.

Want to work with Cara?

Schedule a free consultation on our website and we’ll get you set up 👊

05/07/2026

Stuck in the cycle?

You stop working out from pain.
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You do basic PT exercises
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Pain goes away - so you think you can start working out again
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Pain comes back again

Here's what actually happened.

The pain went away because you stopped doing the thing that hurt.

And your PT never actually prepared you for the demands of the running, lifting, or sport you want to get back to.

So OF COURSE the pain cane back...you didn't do anything that meaningful besides rest.

As an active person, you deserve a rehab plan that that ACTUALLY prepares you for the physical demands of your sport or weight training.

Not just a bunch of low level "PT exercises".

Don't just get out of pain. Get resilient

05/05/2026

Pinch in your hip when you squat? Listen up 👇

It doesn't always mean you have a mobility issue or a true impingement.

Oftentimes, that "pinchy" feeling can be quickly fixed with proper breathing and bracing, which leads to better positioning and a deeper squat.

Here's how to brace for a back squat:

✔︎ Keep your shoulder blades tight, like you're trying to put them "in your back pocket"
✔︎ Take a deep breathe into your diaphragm and EXPAND - like you're turning your torso into a soda can
✔︎ Maintain this tension as you lower and come back up.
✔︎ Breathe out at the top, reset, and repeat for the next rep

You could also modify your stance based on your body type.

Some people do well narrow, and others need a wider, or turned out squat stance.

Finally, if the you need to regress the movement - try a box squat until symptoms are down and better control is there.

✅ Save this video for your next leg day!

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275 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11215

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8am - 8:30pm
Friday 8am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+16468600670

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