Heinen Physical Therapy

09/10/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

Surgery can be appropriate for some conditions, but changing anatomy does not guarantee better pain or function. For some musculoskeletal problems, well-designed conservative care can produce comparable outcomes. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Randomized trial, BMJ (Moseley et al., 2002).

09/09/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When walking feels less steady, practicing specific walking tasks helps your physical therapist assess your balance and coordination during everyday movement. Slower, controlled practice also supports safer movement and greater confidence.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

🎉 Happy World PT Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating the profession we’re so lucky to be a part of: Physical Therapy!!!

Physical therapy is about so much more than exercises. It’s about:
✨ Helping people move with confidence
💪 Building strength and resilience
🏃‍♀️ Getting back to the activities you love
🧠 Understanding your body and your pain
❤️ Helping you feel like you again

From athletes and dancers to post-op patients, older adults, and everyone in between, we’re grateful to be part of your journey.

To our patients: thank you for trusting us with your care.
To our fellow PTs, PTAs, and students: thank you for making this profession what it is.

Here’s to movement, progress, and helping people live their best lives. 🥂

Happy World Physical Therapy Day! 🦴💙

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

From your PT clinic, enjoy a well-deserved break and a day honoring your efforts!

09/04/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Training stabilizer muscles and proprioception helps the body recover quickly from slips or uneven surfaces!

09/03/2026

Thursday Therapy Thoughts

Healthy joints are living tissues that adapt to appropriate movement and loading. Regular activity can help maintain strength, capacity, and resilience; the right amount and progression vary by person and condition. A physical therapist can help guide you. Source: Review article, Nature Reviews Rheumatology (Andriacchi et al., 2017).

09/02/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

Balance can feel unsteady because of pain, weakness, or de-conditioning. Physical therapy can introduce safe, controlled balance challenges that gradually improve your stability and confidence during daily activities.

09/01/2026

💻 Desk worker? Your neck and shoulders are probably feeling it.

Long hours at a desk can leave you feeling stiff, tight, and rounded forward. Try these 4 simple exercises to help strengthen the muscles that support better neck and shoulder posture:

🔹 Prone scapular retractions
🔹 Prone chin tucks
🔹 Supine chin tuck + lift
🔹 Banded bilateral shoulder external rotations

These exercises target your deep neck flexors, upper back, and rotator cuff to help build the strength needed to maintain a more supported posture throughout your day.

👉 Save this for your next desk break & give your neck and shoulders a few minutes of movement!

Pro tip: The goal isn’t “perfect posture” all day, it’s having the strength and mobility to change positions comfortably and often!

09/01/2026

Balance issues can make everyday activities feel uncertain, and in some cases, unsafe. In most cases, people with balance-related disorders experience dizziness, spinning sensations,