The Physio Performance Treatment Difference:
- 1-on-1 Session with an Orthopedic PT or PTA
- 45-60 Minutes of Treatment
- In-Depth Movement Analysis
- Expert Hands-on Treatment
- Variety of Rehab Training Options: Functional Strength, Compound Strength Movements, or Pilates-based Rehab
How does this work?
STEP 1
Book appointment online or via phone 253.200.0741
STEP 2
Get a follow-up call by Physio’s Office Manager
STEP 3
Come in for your evaluation and leave feeling better
* No payment is required to book the appointment
Side-to-side movement is often overlooked, but it`s an important part of building strength, power, and control.
The Speed Skaters with Medicine Ball challenge your ability to produce force, absorb force, and maintain balance while moving laterally. Focus on quality movement and controlled landings before increasing speed.
Follow these steps:
1. Hold the medicine ball close to your body and start balanced on one leg.
2. Push off the standing leg and jump laterally to the opposite side.
3. Land softly on one leg and absorb the force through your hips.
4. Keep your chest tall and core engaged (avoid collapsing forward).
5. Control your balance before transitioning into the next repetition.
6. Continue moving side to side with power and control.
This movement looks simple, but it takes balance, timing, and coordination. If it feels harder than expected, comment STRENGTH and let`s help you improve it.
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What if your tight muscles aren`t actually the problem?
Sometimes the body creates tension because it doesn`t feel stable or supported. In many cases, tightness is a protective response, not the root cause.
When we improve stability and movement confidence, the body often doesn`t need to hold on so tightly.
Comment "RECOVER" and we`ll help you better understand what your body may be trying to protect.
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Moving forward is important. Moving side to side is just as valuable.
The Speed Skaters with Medicine Ball challenge lateral power, single-leg stability, and coordination all at once. This movement requires your hips, core, and lower body to work together while maintaining balance through each landing.
Training side-to-side movement can help improve change of direction, body control, and overall movement quality both in sports and everyday activities.
Ever notice one side feels quicker, stronger, or more coordinated than the other? Comment STRENGTH and let`s figure it out together.
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Recovery is about more than healing an injury. It`s about feeling confident in the care you`re receiving and knowing you`re supported every step of the way.
For Cassie, that support extended beyond her own recovery. Seeing the progress she made with Becky and Maggie gave her the confidence to trust us with her daughter`s rehabilitation too. Every treatment plan is built around each individual`s goals, combining expert clinical care with guidance, education, and ongoing support.
At Physio Performance, we believe the best outcomes come from taking the time to listen, understand your needs, and help you move forward with confidence, whether you`re returning to sport, everyday activities, or simply feeling like yourself again.
We`re grateful to be part of your recovery journey, Cassie. 💙
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Can touch your toes but still feel stiff when you move?
That`s because flexibility and mobility aren`t the same thing. Flexibility is how far your body can move. Mobility is how much control you have within that movement.
Having one without the other can leave you feeling limited, even if you stretch regularly. Building strength and control through your range of motion is often the missing piece.
Comment "MOVE" and we`ll help you figure out whether mobility, flexibility, or strength is the missing piece.
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Power is important, but control is what allows you to use it effectively.
The Ball Slams Leg Offset challenges your ability to generate force while maintaining balance, stability, and control. This variation requires your core, hips, and lower body to work together to create power without sacrificing position.
Follow these steps:
1. Start in a half-kneeling position with one foot forward and the opposite knee on the pad.
2. Hold the slam ball overhead with both arms fully extended.
3. Brace your core and keep your torso tall (avoid leaning to either side).
4. Drive the ball forcefully toward the ground while maintaining your position.
5. Generate power through your hips and core (while maintaining balance).
6. Catch or retrieve the ball and return to the starting position with control.
7. Keep your core engaged and pelvis level throughout.
If staying balanced during this movement feels challenging, comment STRENGTH and let`s help you improve it.
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Power is only useful if you can control it.
The Ball Slams Leg Offset challenges your body to generate force while maintaining stability through the core, hips, and lower body. Because you`re working from an uneven position, your body has to resist unwanted movement and stay balanced throughout the exercise.
This variation can help improve rotational control, single-side stability, and functional power that carries over into everyday movement and athletic performance.
If this exercise feels less stable on one side, comment STRENGTH and let`s work through it together.
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