Need a Little Help Getting Active? Try Physical Therapy

You know that regular exercise is crucial to living a healthy lifestyle. The CDC recommends adults aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity a week–about 22 minutes a day, so you don’t have to toil away in the gym for hours. But hitting those numbers can still be a challenge, especially if you struggle with persistent pain or limited mobility.

That’s where physical therapy at ReQuest Physical Therapy comes in. We’re movement experts who understand all the impairments in your musculoskeletal system that can keep you from living the active, healthy lifestyle you crave. From pain management to maximizing your athletic performance, we’ll help you meet your exercise goals.

Here are just a few of the ways we can help you get healthier. Ready to get started? Call our clinic today!

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We Can Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility

Many orthopedic conditions and injuries can make regular exercise feel difficult (if not impossible). Osteoarthritis, herniated discs, tennis elbow–all can make you feel like it’s easier just to sit this one out. In reality, though, all these conditions (and others) benefit from regular exercise.

Dealing with persistent pain or limited mobility? Our physical therapists offer several options for pain relief, including several manual therapy techniques, such as soft tissue manipulation, joint mobilization, or myofascial release. We use these techniques as the first step in preparing your body for regular movement.

We’ll also show you targeted, tailored exercises to reduce pain in the affected area. Joint pain often stems from muscular imbalances or postural impairments that stress the impacted joint, leading to discomfort and setting you up for more serious injuries. Strength training will help reduce your pain and get you moving again.

We Can Let You Know If You’re At Risk for an Injury

Did you know you don’t have to wait until you’re in pain to visit the team at ReQuest Physical Therapy? We’re in the business of preventing injuries, not just treating them–and we can help you enter into a new workout plan without fear!

Our comprehensive physical evaluations test the following:

Muscle strength and endurance
Overall mobility
Biomechanics, which looks at how your body’s systems work together to get you moving
Balance and fall risk
Posture
Walking patterns
Functional movements that you might perform for work, hobbies, or recreation

During the screens, we’ll look for potential impairments that might cause injuries down the line and suggest corrections to address them–before they become a problem.

For example, let’s say that you want to take up running after some time away. During your assessment, we noticed that you tend to bend forward at the waist when jogging. This habit means that every time your foot hits the ground, you cause more impact in your feet than necessary, which could, eventually, lead to an injury.

By catching the form mistake now–and working with our physical therapists to correct it–you lower your chances of suffering a knee injury (which could prevent you from exercising altogether).

We Can Help You Exercise with Confidence

Starting a new exercise program for the first time–or restarting one after some time away–can be deeply intimidating. You don’t know which exercises you should do. You have no idea if you’re performing movements correctly. You’re not even sure what types of exercise you would enjoy.

Our physical therapists can help with all these concerns and more. We can suggest an exercise program that suits your abilities, interests, and goals and work with you one-on-one to guide you through any unfamiliar movements or equipment. We can also suggest movement or activity modifications if something’s too difficult and offer reassurance that even small changes can have a big impact.

Our team doesn’t just help beginners, either. As you progress, you may find yourself plateauing or struggling with certain aspects of your performance. Our therapists can get to the bottom of things and develop a performance improvement plan so you can see the results you’re looking for.

Start the Journey to An Active Lifestyle Today!

No matter your needs, the physical therapists at ReQuest Physical Therapy will help you get active in a way that works for you. Call us to schedule your initial consultation!

Say Goodbye to Pain – Get Started with PT Now!

Return to ReQuest Physical Therapy and Let’s Continue Your Journey to Wellness Together. Schedule Your Appointment Now!

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Did You Know You Can See a Physical Therapist Without a Referral?

In many cases, you can start physical therapy right away without needing a referral from your doctor—this is called Direct Access. It means faster relief from pain, quicker recovery, and less time waiting to get the care you need. Whether you’re dealing with an injury, nagging aches, or want to prevent future problems, our licensed physical therapists are here to help.

However, it’s important to note that if you have Medicare, a referral is still required before beginning treatment. We’re happy to help coordinate with your physician to make the process as smooth as possible.

Don’t wait for pain to get worse—reach out today and get started on the path to feeling better!

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Restorative Yoga with Shawn Hinds

About This Class
Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness and deep breathing.

When: Thursday 1pm-1:45pm
Where: Gainesville Health & Fitness

Learn More Here!

Congratulations Corner!

Congratulations to our very own licensed massage therapist, Jamie Stubbs, who was recently recognized as one of Gainesville’s top sports massage therapists!

5 Health Tips For The New Year

1. Shop Well For Yourself. It is more important than ever to stock your kitchen with healthy foods. Have healthy snacks handy. The more convenient they are, the more likely you are to eat them. Instead of thinking about what you shouldn’t eat, promise to eat your 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day.

2. Schedule Your Exercise. Your schedule will be very hectic this year, like every year. Schedule your workouts just as you would any other appointment. It’s okay if you can’t make it to class, but make sure that you get some activity in at least three days per week.

3. Just Say No. You probably aren’t aware how much extra food you consume just from people offering it to you. A sample at the market here, an extra cookie at an office party there and it all adds up. Just think twice before you take that food and decide if you really want it.

4. Skip the Baking. Do you make baked goods for giving? Chances are you eat much of what you bake. Who wouldn’t? Instead make non-food gifts, or prepare ingredients for baked goods and put them in pretty jars—this year, let your gift recipient bake it up. That way, they can eat it when they want it and you don’t have to be tempted in the kitchen.

5. Hydrate. Keep your water bottle with you at all times. You should be drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day. One handy trick is to buy a 64-ounce water jug. Fill it up in the morning and know that you need to finish it by the end of the day.

Introducing Positional and Lymphatic Massage Therapy: Gentle, Restorative Bodywork
now available at ReQuest Physical Therapy

Positional therapy is a gentle and highly effective form of bodywork that supports your body’s own ability to self-correct. Unlike traditional massage, positional therapy and lymphatic techniques use light touch, comfortable positioning, and enables you to be in full control of the session.

Ideal For:

Post-surgical recovery
Auto accident rehab
Trauma-informed care
Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, myalgia
Inflammatory conditions and stress overload

What to Expect:

Relaxing sessions
Option of clothing on or off
Gentle contact and positioning that feels good to your body
Client-led – we follow your comfort and instinct
Promotes lymphatic flow, nervous system regulation, and deep rest
Supports homeostasis and long-term healing

You already know what your body needs — we’re here to help it get it there.

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Quick & Easy Healthy Recipe

Strawberry Lemon Microgreens Salad

Taste How Delicious Weight Loss Can Be

Ingredients

4 loosely packed cups of microgreens (sunflower, radish, broccoli, baby spinach, baby kale, arugula, etc)
4 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2-3 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest

Directions:

In a large bowl or on 4 salad plates add microgreens, radishes, walnuts, scallions. Drizzle with lemon juice and zest. Toss to combine. Enjoy!

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Exercise of the Month

LOWER TRUNK ROTATIONS

Start by lying face up on the floor with your knees bent. Allow your knees to slowly drop to one side. Your lower back should rotate, but your shoulders should stay flat on the ground. Hold for 30 seconds. Bring your knees back up and then drop them to the opposite side.
2 Sets, 2 Reps.

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Our purpose at ReQuest Physical Therapy is to leave a greater impact on the communities around us. In order to do that, we want to change as many lives as possible and become a beacon of positivity in our communities.

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