SOAR Physical Therapy & Acupuncture

09/04/2026

Movement can tell you a lot about how your body is doing. 💙

Getting up from a chair, walking across uneven ground, climbing stairs or staying active without unusual fatigue can all be good indicators of your strength, balance and confidence.

Swipe through our Movement Confidence Checklist and take note of the areas that feel harder than they used to.

If several boxes are going unchecked, a physical therapist can help you build a personalized plan to move more comfortably, safely and confidently.

08/27/2026

For Aiden, getting back to the mound meant more than getting back to baseball. 💜

After a UCL repair put the game he loved on pause, he faced surgery, months of rehab and a long road back. But he kept showing up, putting in the work and getting one step closer to the moment he’d been working toward.

Then, he got to take the mound again! That’s the power of physical therapy. It’s not just about recovering from an injury. It’s about getting people back to the moments, activities and lives they love.

08/25/2026

Too many people are waiting longer than they have to get help for pain.

The Pain Perspective, Confluent Health's study on chronic pain and musculoskeletal care, found that many patients wished they’d known physical therapy was an option sooner.

And here’s something you may not realize: in many states, you can start PT without a physician referral, depending on state laws and insurance coverage.

Pain doesn’t always have to be something you just “live with.” Know your options. 💜

08/20/2026

Pickleball elbow is real, and that nagging pain can put a serious damper on your game.

Tennis and pickleball can both place repetitive stress on the tendon at your elbow. Our latest blog breaks down what’s happening and 3 exercises that can help you start rebuilding strength. ➡️ https://ow.ly/wR3450ZzYlY

Nagging pain outside your elbow from tennis or pickleball? Learn what causes it and 3 targeted exercises to relieve tennis elbow pain and rebuild strength.

08/14/2026

🚨 Backpack check! 🚨 Did you know 96% of school-aged children carry backpacks that are too heavy?
Before your kids head off to school, take a quick look inside their backpack.
A few small adjustments can go a long way:
- Wear both straps.
- Keep it close to the body.
- Pack heavier items closest to their back and the top.
- Clean out unnecessary items often.
Because the only thing your child should be carrying this school year is confidence—not unnecessary back pain.
Is your child is experiencing ongoing back, neck, or shoulder pain? PT can help!

08/12/2026

Did you know you may be able to start physical therapy without a physician referral?
In many states, you can, depending on state laws and insurance coverage. And when a referral is needed, you can still advocate for PT as part of your care.
The Pain Perspective, Confluent Health's proprietary industry research study on pain, found that 88% of clinicians say patients are asking for non-drug treatment options.
Know your options. Learn more: https://ow.ly/TILe50ZyNQ7

07/30/2026

Behind every statistic is a person with a story.
Confluent Health's Pain, Misunderstood documentary offers a glimpse into what it's really like to live with chronic pain—and why listening to patient experiences matters.
Those stories helped inspire The Pain Perspective, Confluent Health's new report that brings together insights from more than 1,300 patients, rehabilitation therapists, and physicians to shed light on the future of pain care.
Watch the story, then explore the research behind it: https://ow.ly/3ST450ZqP4s

07/28/2026

Feeling dizzy when you turn your head or change positions?
Vertigo is a symptom—not a diagnosis. Our latest blog explains what may be causing it and how vestibular therapy can help you get back to feeling steady again. ➡️ https://ow.ly/SUNZ50ZqLQG

Discover what vestibular therapy is and how it treats vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders through targeted exercises and expert physical therapy care.

07/24/2026

Think your balance is better than you give it credit for?
Our PTs put themselves to the test with the —and it's harder than it looks!
Can you put on your sock, shoe, and tie it all while balancing on one leg? Give it a try and let us know how you do.
Balance is something we rely on every day. If yours isn't where you'd like it to be, a physical therapist can help you improve it with targeted exercises and training.

07/21/2026

Independence isn't always measured by big moments—it can be found in the everyday things we often take for granted.
After a stroke changed his life, Scott committed to the hard work of physical and occupational therapy. Step by step, he regained strength, confidence, and the ability to do things for himself again.
Physical and occupational therapy do more than help people recover. They help people regain their independence, rebuild confidence, and get back to living life on their own terms.
Recovery isn't easy, but stories like Scott's are a reminder that progress is possible!