One on One Physical Therapy

🐯 When an NFL running back needs to stay at the top of his game — he knows exactly where to go.

We are thrilled to welcome Chase Brown, Running Back for the Cincinnati Bengals, to the One-on-One PT family! 🏈💪

Chase said it best himself — what sets us apart is our attention to detail.

And when you're competing at the highest level of professional football, details aren't just important — they're everything. 🎯

👉 Watch the full video to hear Chase talk about his experience at One-on-One PT!

At One-on-One PT, we bring that same detail-oriented approach to every single patient — whether you're running routes in the NFL or just looking to move and feel your best. 💙

📍 One-on-One PT — Where the details make all the difference.

It's Grip Strength Wednesday and we're flipping things upside down — literally! 🙌🔥

Today's exercise: — one of the most humbling grip challenges you'll ever try. 🏋️

Holding the kettlebell upside down forces the body to create tension from the hand all the way into the shoulder and core to keep the bell from tipping — training grip strength, shoulder stability, and wrist alignment all at once. 💪

Here's why we love it:
✅ Strengthens all facets of your grip — fingers, wrists, and forearms — which translates directly to every exercise that requires grip strength
✅ Challenges the wrists in a completely different way than most movements, placing the load above the grip for a truly novel stimulus
✅ An excellent drill for shoulder rehab and injury prevention, training the deep stabilizing muscles to work better together

Pro tip: Grip the handle hard with ALL your fingers — your index and middle fingers will grip reflexively, but make sure to consciously engage your ring and pinky fingers too to really lock the bell in place. 🎯

Simple concept. Serious challenge. 💯

Up for the challenge? Drop by One-on-One PT today!

👉 Watch the full video to see it in action!

🏀 Nine years. Three seasons a year. One therapist who made it all possible.

When an NBA All-Star trusts someone with their body for an entire nine-year NBA career — through offseasons, regular seasons, and playoffs — that says everything. 💪

We are beyond honored to share this testimonial from the one and only Malcolm Brogdon — who recently retired in October after an incredible nine-year career in the NBA. After nine years working alongside Karen here at One-on-One PT, here's what Malcolm had to say:

⭐ The best in the business — with unmatched experience working with professional athletes across multiple sports at the highest level

⭐ Incredibly detail-oriented and relentless in her pursuit of helping clients reach peak physical health

⭐ More than a therapist — someone who truly adopts her clients, taking a deep interest in their overall health, lifestyle, and well-being

⭐ A transformational experience that goes far beyond athletic performance
What starts as a professional relationship becomes something much deeper — a bond built on trust, dedication, and genuinely caring about the whole person. 🙏

👉 Watch the full video to hear Malcolm's story in his own words!

This is what we show up for every single day. 💙

📍 One-on-One PT — Elite care. Real relationships. Transformational results.

Afternoon meltdowns are rarely about the moment itself. They are usually the result of small things stacking up throughout the day. A short night of sleep, a skipped snack, or too much stimulation at school can all show up later as irritability.

Looking at the full day, not just the moment, often reveals more than behavior alone.

🔬 Not all hanging exercises are created equal.

This is an alternative to a Dead Hang — and the details make all the difference. 🙌

At first glance, this looks like a simple bar hang. But every single detail of this movement is intentional:
✅ Body perfectly vertical beneath the bar
✅ Feet and hips at 90-degree angles
✅ Pelvis lightly tucked, kneecaps driven forward
✅ Nasal breathing to expand the rib cage and stretch the anterior wall
✅ Full and complete exhale before the final push

Why does it matter? 💡

Most people don't realize that an overworking latissimus muscle can wreak havoc on posture, breathing, and movement patterns. This exercise is specifically designed to inhibit that overactivity — while retraining the rib cage to breathe and expand the way it should. 🫁

The result? Better posture. Better breathing. Better movement. 💪

👉 Watch the full video to see it in action!

📍 One-on-One PT — Where the science of movement meets expert care.

❄️ Recovery just got a whole lot cooler — literally.

At One-on-One PT, we're always looking for the most effective ways to help our athletes recover faster and perform better. That's why we love Whole-Body Cryotherapy (WBC). 🙌

Here's why it's a game changer:

✅ Reduces post-workout soreness fast
✅ Works brilliantly after treatments like dry needling
✅ Targets a completely different physiological system than traditional ice baths — making it significantly more effective
✅ Trusted by athletes who demand the best from their recovery

Think ice baths are the gold standard? Think again. 🧊➡️❄️

👉 Watch the full video to hear more about why our athletes swear by it!

Whether you're recovering from an intense training session or pushing through a tough season — your body deserves the best tools to bounce back stronger. 💪

📍 One-on-One PT — Elite recovery for every athlete.

It's Grip Strength Wednesday and we're curling our way to ironclad hands! 🙌🔥

Today's exercise: Finger Curls — small movement, massive results. 💪

Finger curls are a simple yet effective exercise primarily aimed at improving hand and forearm strength — making them particularly beneficial for athletes, musicians, or anyone who requires enhanced grip strength.

Here's why we love them:
✅ Strengthens the muscles in your fingers, hands, and forearms to enhance grip strength and dexterity
✅ Helps prevent common injuries associated with weak grip strength such as tendonitis or forearm strains
✅ Builds forearm endurance — making every other exercise in your routine that much easier

Pro tip: Perform the movement slowly to maximize muscle engagement and control — avoid using momentum to get the most out of every rep.

👉 Watch the full video to see the technique in action!

📍 One-on-One PT

Your grip is the foundation of everything. Start building it today with us! 💯

5 weeks post-total knee replacement — and we're already building strength 💪

Traditional high-intensity training isn't an option after surgery, but that doesn't mean progress has to wait.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) therapy lets us train smart, not just hard — mimicking a high-intensity environment at low loads, keeping it safe for the joint. 🦵⚡

Here's why we love BFR for post-surgical rehab:
✅ Slows quadricep muscle atrophy
✅ Builds strength without stressing the new joint
✅ Manages pain through its natural hypoalgesic effect

Low load. High results. Safe recovery. BFR is changing the game. 🔬

That's the One on One PT difference. Come check us out — we'd love to meet you.

🙌 Struggling with shoulder mobility? This might be exactly what you need.

At One-on-One PT, we use resistance bands for more than just strength training — they're a powerful tool for shoulder rehabilitation and mobility work too. 💪

Here's what's happening in this video:
✅ A resistance band is secured around the hand to assist with shoulder flexion
✅ The patient moves into end-range flexion while incorporating external and internal rotation
✅ Each position is held for a sustained 5 to 15 second hold
✅ This creates self-traction at the shoulder — gently opening up the joint and improving range of motion

The magic is in the details — working at end range with sustained holds allows the joint to gradually release and move more freely, in a way that traditional stretching simply can't replicate. 🔬

Whether you're recovering from a shoulder injury or just looking to move better overhead — this technique is a game changer. 🎯

👉 Watch the full video to see the technique in action!

📍 One-on-One PT — Where expert care meets smarter recovery.

It's Grip Strength Wednesday and we're taking it to the fingertips! 🙌🔥

Today's exercise: Finger Ups — a deceptively challenging move that builds serious hand and grip strength from the ground up. 💪

Here's why we love them:
✅ Directly loads the flexor tendons and finger muscles to increase grip and pinch force
✅ Builds grip strength and wrist stability that translates to deadlifts, pull-ups, and barbell work
✅ Especially beneficial for athletes who rely on hand strength to catch or grip in competition

Pro tip: Spread your fingertips as wide as possible to avoid putting too much weight on any individual finger, and be sure to bend your fingers to prevent hyperextending your joints. ⚠️

Strong fingers = stronger everything. 💯

👉 Watch the full video to see the technique in action!

📍 That's the One on One PT way — simple moves, real results. Follow along for more, or come train with us today! 💪