Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy

06/18/2026

What does chronic pain really look like today? To find out, Confluent Health launched The Pain Perspective, a new research initiative designed to better understand how chronic pain affects people's lives, access to care, and recovery journeys.

Based on insights from more than 1,200 patients, the report explores the physical, emotional, and financial realities of living with chronic pain and highlights opportunities to improve care.

Here are a few key findings:
➡️ 85% are currently living with chronic pain
➡️ 82% say pain limits daily activities
➡️ 65% report mental health challenges related to pain
➡️ 47% have avoided care because of cost
➡️ 90% would recommend physical therapy

It's clear: chronic pain affects far more than the body, but effective, evidence-based care can help. If pain is limiting your life, know that you have options. Physical therapy can help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to the activities that matter most.

Learn more: https://confluenthealth.com/pain-perspective/

06/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Andrea Nantz, OTD, OTR/L, to the Commonwealth Hand & Physical Therapy team! 💙

Andrea is a London, Kentucky native who earned both her Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Science and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. She’s passionate about helping patients regain function and independence and is excited to continue growing her expertise with the goal of becoming a Certified Hand Therapist.

When she’s not in the clinic, Andrea enjoys traveling, walking her dog, and spending time with her husband, family, and friends.

We’re excited to have Andrea on our team and can’t wait for our patients and community to get to know her! 👏

06/11/2026

Watching the World Cup ⚽? Your body doesn't have to stay on the sidelines.
Long stretches of sitting can leave your hips, glutes, and calves feeling stiff. Try these simple soccer-inspired stretches and exercises during the match to keep your body moving.

06/09/2026

✈️ One of the biggest mistakes travelers make has nothing to do with packing.
It starts before you even leave and can leave you dealing with stiffness, aches, fatigue, and poor mobility before your trip really begins.
Here's what physical therapists recommend to help your body travel better.
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From planes and trains to long road trips in a car, travel usually comes with one unavoidable thing: a lot of sitting. And while your vacation may be relaxing, your body might disagree. Research shows sitting for more than four hours at a time can lead to stiffness, tight hips, joint, back and ne...

06/02/2026

⚽ Soccer injuries aren't always caused by one bad play.
Many of the most common injuries—from ankle sprains and hamstring strains to ACL tears—can often be traced back to things players never think about: fatigue, recovery, strength deficits, and training load.

The surprising part? Where it hurts isn't always where the problem starts.
Before you brush off that lingering pain, take a look at what every soccer player should know about injury prevention, recovery, and getting back in the game.

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With the Global Soccer Championship kicking off soon, soccer is about to take center stage again. Soccer is fast, reactive, and physically demanding, which can lead to sports injuries.  Most players accept injuries as part of the game. They rest for a few days, maybe tape something up, and...

05/21/2026

From helping patients in the clinic to taking the next step toward becoming future PTs and OTs 💙
We’re so proud to celebrate four of our therapy technicians as they head off to grad school to continue pursuing careers centered around helping others move, heal, and live better.

Congratulations to:
🎓 Paige Worley — Kettering College OTD Program
🎓 Abby Hennessey — University of Missouri DPT Program
🎓 Makenna Rogalski — Midwestern University DPT Program
🎓 Alyssa Carlin — Tufts University OTD Program

Thank you for the care, energy, and compassion you brought to our team. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in this profession. Your future patients are lucky to have you. 👏

05/02/2026

The most exciting two minutes in sports. 🐎🌹Derby Day is all about movement, momentum, and showing up ready—on and off the track. However you’re celebrating today, we’re cheering you on.
Happy Derby from all of us!

04/21/2026

April is National Occupational Therapy Month 💙
From helping patients regain hand function after injury or surgery to supporting everyday movements that matter most, our OTs are at the heart of what we do.
They’re problem-solvers, encouragers, and experts in helping people get back to living their lives. We’re proud to celebrate this incredible group all month long 👏

04/13/2026

Big news—our Harrodsburg Road clinic is officially open! 🎉
We’re excited to welcome the Lexington community into a brand new space built to support your recovery, movement, and long-term health. Led by Hillary Klingel, OT, and Brett Lemmons, PT, our team is ready to deliver the same personalized, high-quality care you can count on—now in a convenient new location.
📍 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd, Suite 115
📞 859.222.0480

04/09/2026

We’re almost there 👏
Take a look inside our new Harrodsburg Road clinic — we’re putting the final touches on everything and getting ready to open our doors this Monday.
We can’t wait to welcome the community into a space built to help you move better, feel better, and get back to what you love!