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APM Physical Therapy Dr. Adriana P. Mesa, DPT has a wealth of knowledge in a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, an

08/08/2026

Here’s your “getting back into it” end of summer tip 😎

08/07/2026

S**t! Did I forget to mention that I am also a content creator now? Yes that’s another hat I wear now 😆😭 I’m kind of a mess at it like in this video I forgot to mute myself the whole time because I like what I said but I don’t like how I sound lol 
. But you own a business there’s really no choice you gotta post SO I will do my best to be more consistent and try and post things you all care about.

bahahahaha

07/29/2026

Suffering from tech neck or general stiffness? đŸ˜© Here are my go-to movements.

Chin tucks - you can do this while driving
. Or incorporate into your lifting: squats, deadlifts, strict presses
.

Rotation - specially for the upper cervical spine, 50% of our rotation comes from here, so big thing to miss.

Thoracic spine - Extension and rotation . Here’s a biggie bc this part of the spine is a link to shoulders, neck, and lower back. The better it moves the happier the joints to side, above, and below will be 😈

Mobility

07/24/2026

If you would’ve told me early in my career that one day I’d own my own gym—where I get to blend physical therapy, strength coaching, lifestyle factors, and teaching jiu-jitsu—I would’ve said, “Get the f**k out of here.”

Me? The person who was terrified of speaking in front of a crowd. The person who was scared to start a business because I kept wondering, Where are the referrals going to come from?

And yet
 here I am.

Some fears I had to ignore. Others I had to face head-on and learn to manage—like standing in front of a class and teaching.

Life is short. Go after the thing. If it works, amazing. If it doesn’t, who cares? You’ll learn, adapt, and either try again or move on to the next opportunity.

07/24/2026

If you would’ve told me early in my career that one day I’d own my own gym—where I get to blend physical therapy, strength coaching, lifestyle medicine, and teaching jiu-jitsu—I would’ve said, “Get the f**k out of here.”

Me? The person who was terrified of speaking in front of a crowd. The person who was scared to start a business because I kept wondering, Where are the referrals going to come from?

And yet
 here I am.

Some fears I had to ignore. Others I had to face head-on and learn to manage—like standing in front of a class and teaching.

Life is short. Go after the thing. If it works, amazing. If it doesn’t, who cares? You’ll learn, adapt, and either try again or move on to the next opportunity.

07/21/2026

In the world of powerlifting and heavy strength training, we often talk about “bracing.” But to truly understand how to protect your spine and maximize your strength, you need to look at your trunk not as a collection of individual muscles, but as a dynamic pressure system.

The skill of bracing for heavy lifting isn’t just about squeezing your abs as hard as possible. It’s about the timing and coordination of this pressure system.

If the pressure system is uncoordinated, the force has to go somewhere, and sometimes that’s the base or pelvic floor


The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sit like a hammock at the bottom of your pelvis. In heavy lifting, its job is to counter-balance the downward pressure from the diaphragm.

The Inhale: As you breathe in, the diaphragm drops and the pelvic floor should actually lengthen and relax slightly to accommodate the pressure.

The Brace: As you hold that breath and “clamp down” (the Valsalva Maneuver), the pelvic floor must engage to prevent that pressure from simply “leaking” out the bottom.

Want to learn more? Check out my strength class!

07/16/2026

It’s just me, myself, and I 😆

07/15/2026

New addition to our schedule 😃

07/14/2026

When you’re ready I’m here đŸ«¶

07/13/2026

Koffee Krew came out and it’s always good vibes đŸ€™

It’s never too late to start đŸ€žđŸœ

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