InMotion Physical Therapy & Golf Fitness

08/21/2026

🌀 Foam Rolling for Mid-Back Stiffness!

Feeling stiff through your mid-back after sitting at work or spending time at home? Try incorporating a few simple foam roller activities into your day!

A few favorites include:
🤗 Hugs – open and close your arms while extending over the roller
🏊 Swimmers – move your arms through a swimming motion while maintaining your position
⬇️ Decompression – relax over the roller to gently encourage mid-back extension
↔️ Horizontal Rolling – place the roller horizontally and gently roll through the mid-back
Foam roller tip: There are several types of foam rollers available! A softer roller will generally be easier to tolerate, while a firmer/harder roller or one with k***s will provide a more intense experience.

✅ Keep your low back flat! This helps position the movement where you want it—in your mid-back—while also encouraging better core activation.

Try these at home or even during a break at the office to help combat stiffness and keep your spine moving!

If you’re experiencing persistent stiffness or pain, let a qualified professional help determine what’s contributing to it. 💪

08/18/2026

What a great weekend supporting the Parkersburg Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Our InMotion Physical Therapy team had a blast volunteering, cheering on local runners, and supporting our community! 💙

We love seeing people push their physical limits, challenge themselves, and come together to support one another. Events like this are a great reminder of what makes our community so special.

Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, and helped make the race such a great event! We’re already looking forward to the next one! 👏

08/13/2026

🏃‍♀️ Keep an eye out for InMotion Physical Therapy! 🏃‍♂️

We’ll be at mile 9 cheering you on and keeping you hydrated with a water station! 💧🙌

We’re proud to support the Parkersburg community and all of the amazing runners participating. Thank you for supporting our community, and good luck in your race! 🎉🏅

We’ll see you out there! 💪

It’s ready for you. See you Saturday.

08/12/2026

Happy 88th birthday to our friend, Dave! 🎉🎂

Every week, Dave shows up for PT with a positive attitude and determination that inspires everyone around him. He is proof that consistency and commitment can make a difference.

We are so grateful to be a part of Dave’s journey and to help him stay strong, independent, and living life to the fullest.

Dave, you’re an inspiration to us all! Happy birthday! 🥳 💙

08/06/2026

🎉 Patient Graduation Spotlight! 🎉

Join us in celebrating Marie on her graduation from physical therapy! 👏💙

From day one, Marie showed up ready to put in the work, and her dedication paid off. Through every challenge, she stayed committed to her goals, and it has been amazing to watch her progress.

Here’s what Marie had to say about her experience at InMotion Physical Therapy:

“The environment was fun and the exercises were challenging and aimed at helping me meet my goals. My physical therapists really listened to me and were attentive throughout my recovery.”

Kendra and Dominique couldn’t be prouder of everything Marie has accomplished. It has been a privilege to be part of her journey, and we’re excited to see all that she’ll continue to achieve.

Congratulations, Marie! Thank you for trusting us with your care. We wish you nothing but continued health, strength, and success! 💙🎓

07/31/2026

🏋️ Can You Perform a Deep Squat?

A deep squat is one of our fundamental movement patterns. It requires good mobility, stability, and coordination from your ankles, knees, hips, and core. One of the most common reasons people struggle with this movement is limited ankle dorsiflexion—the ability to pull your ankle upward over your foot.

If your heels lift, your knees can’t move forward, or you feel stiff or unstable at the bottom of a squat, your ankles may be the limiting factor.

Try these simple half-kneeling ankle mobility exercises:
✅ Static Hold – Hold the end-range stretch to improve ankle mobility.
✅ Mini Pulses – Small, controlled forward movements to reinforce mobility.
✅ Large Pulses – Increase the range of motion while maintaining good control.

Perform each exercise for 10–15 repetitions or hold the static stretch for 30–60 seconds, and repeat 2–3 rounds on each side.

Improving ankle mobility can help you squat deeper, move more efficiently, and reduce unnecessary stress on other joints during everyday activities and exercise.

If you’ve been stretching your ankles but still can’t achieve a comfortable deep squat, there may be another movement restriction contributing to the problem. Our physical therapists at InMotion Physical Therapy can identify the true cause of your movement limitation and create a plan to help you move better.
📍 Move better. Feel better. Perform better.

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07/28/2026

🚨 FACT vs. FICTION: Should You Completely Rest a Muscle Strain? 🤔

❌ FICTION: “You should completely rest a muscle strain until it feels 100% better.”

✅ FACT: While a short period of rest (24–48 hours) may be helpful, complete rest for too long can actually slow recovery. Gentle, pain-free movement helps improve blood flow, maintain strength, reduce stiffness, and encourage the muscle to heal properly.

The key is finding the right amount of activity: not too much, but not too little. As your pain improves, gradually increasing your movement and strengthening exercises can help you return to the activities you love while reducing the risk of re-injury.

💪 If your pain isn’t improving, keeps coming back, or you’re unsure how much activity is safe, a physical therapist can evaluate your injury and create a personalized recovery plan.

📍 At InMotion Physical Therapy, we’re here to help you recover faster, move better, and get back to doing what you love!

07/23/2026

Exercise Your Body. Support Your Brain. 🧠

Staying active does more than strengthen your muscles—it also supports your brain. Research suggests that regular physical activity may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or delay its onset by improving blood flow to the brain, reducing inflammation, and supporting memory and cognitive function.

Whether it’s walking, strength training, swimming, cycling, Tai Chi, or a balance class, every movement counts. The key is finding an activity you enjoy and sticking with it.

Looking for a place to get started? Missy teaches both Tai Chi and Balance classes every Monday and Wednesday at our InMotion Neuro Clinic. These classes are a great way to improve balance, mobility, confidence, and overall wellness in a fun, supportive environment.

If pain, stiffness, or balance concerns are making it difficult to stay active, our physical therapists are here to help you move safely and confidently so you can continue doing the things you love.

📞 Contact InMotion Physical Therapy to learn how we can help you stay active—for your body, your brain, and your future.

07/20/2026

🚶‍♀️ Can your body move the way it’s supposed to? 🤔
Try these simple movement checks:
✅ Can you touch your toes?
✅ Can you reach overhead?
✅ Can you reach behind your back and touch your hands together?
✅ Can you rotate your upper body while keeping your lower body stable?
✅ Can you look over both shoulders comfortably?
✅ Can you perform a deep squat?

If you can’t perform any of these movements, notice a significant difference from one side to the other, or experience pain during any of them, your body may be compensating for an underlying movement dysfunction.

At InMotion Physical Therapy, we use the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to identify the root cause of pain and movement limitations—not just treat the symptoms. The SFMA helps us pinpoint dysfunctional movement patterns so we can create a personalized treatment plan to help you move better, perform better, and stay active.

Don’t ignore the warning signs your body is giving you. Schedule a movement screen with one of our qualified physical therapists and take the first step toward moving pain-free and reducing your risk for injury!

📞 Contact InMotion Physical Therapy today to schedule your SFMA screen.

07/17/2026