In this blog, Dr. Julie explores the findings of the ASICS Move Her Mind study alongside her own personal journey of navigating barriers to fitness. She shares practical strategies, busts common myths about strength training, and offers encouragement for women to choose themselves and their health. If you’re looking for inspiration to build confidence, create sustainable habits, and embrace movement as empowerment, this is a must-read.
At Sergent Wellness, we pride ourselves on providing bespoke physical therapy to the Louisville area that puts you, the patient, at the center of everything we do. Our approach is meticulously tailored to your needs. We understand that when it comes to your health, you have choices and your time is valuable. With our customized technique through physical therapy, personal training, and PEMF, we will guide you on the path to achieving your goals.
Hurt your back lifting? You’re not alone. Even physical therapists get injured. In this real-life recovery guide, Dr. Julie walks you through exactly what to do after a lower back strain: how to calm your mind, reduce pain, move safely, and rebuild strength with confidence. Learn the practical first steps, gentle exercises, and mindset shifts that help you bounce back faster - without spiraling into fear or giving up the activities you love.
If you google or ask your doctor what to do for acute pain & swelling, R.I.C.E. is often the universally accepted answer. It’s automatic, you get an injury, you ice the injury, you get back to it? Or do you? Since the late 70’s, the field of sports medicine has advanced greatly in how acute injury is managed, however many healthcare practitioners continue to provide outdated advice. With advanced exercise concepts and evidence based methods at our fingertips, it’s time we all catch up!
