Louisville KY Physical Therapy

Longevity and Lifespan

Longevity and Lifespan

Physical therapist Dr. Julie shares how nearly two decades of helping patients shaped her passion for longevity, strength training, and proactive wellness. In this personal blog, she explains why maintaining muscle mass, bone density, cardiovascular health, and mobility is essential for aging well and preserving independence. From DEXA scans and VO₂ max testing to nutrition support, perimenopause care, and strength training, discover the tools Dr. Julie is using to build a healthier future and how you can start improving your long-term health today.

What to Do After You Hurt Your Back

What to Do After You Hurt Your Back

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.

Inspiring Women to Move

Inspiring Women to Move

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.

Unlock the Secret to Lasting Habits

Unlock the Secret to Lasting Habits

Building habits and achieving goals are closely intertwined and significantly influence each other. Dr Julie, a Louisville Kentucky physical therapist, dives into the science behind how to build stronger healthy habits and achieve your goals faster.

3 Pounds in 3 Years

3 Pounds in 3 Years

“Have you ever set out to meet a healthy goal and it’s taken much longer than you anticipated? Ever made attempts to take better care of yourself and life has other plans?

I can say 100% YES to both.”

Acute Pain & Swelling - R.I.C.E. Reconsidered

Acute Pain & Swelling - R.I.C.E. Reconsidered

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!