Keating Physical Therapy

05/27/2026

Pain is rarely random.
It usually starts with a movement pattern, imbalance, or compensation your body has developed over time.

That’s why every session starts with a thorough assessment.
We look at how you move, identify what’s being missed, and create a treatment plan built specifically for you.

05/21/2026

Calf raises are one of the easiest ways to build strength and improve how your lower leg handles impact during walking, running, and sports. Stronger calves = better support for the muscles and tissues around your shins.

Small movement. Big difference. 💪

KeatingPT

05/18/2026

We take a full-body approach to help uncover the why behind your pain not just the obvious problem area.

Thank you for the kind words and trust in our team! 💛

05/14/2026

AI can give advice.
A physical therapist can actually assess, treat, and guide your recovery.

ChatGPT is a great tool for education and general wellness tips but it can’t replace hands-on care, movement assessment, or a personalized treatment plan. Movement is medicine 🤝

05/05/2026

It’s finally nice out… and everyone’s back to running 👟☀️

Shin splints happen when your lower leg muscles get overloaded from doing too much, too soon.

👉 Too much, too fast = shin splints

If you’re getting back into it this season:
Build gradually. Your body needs time to adapt.

Movement is medicine.

MovementIsMedicine

04/28/2026

Shin Splint Series
Spring = running season… and shin splints 😩
Add wall sit toe lifts to strengthen the front of your lower leg and reduce stress on your shins.
Simple & effective ☑️

04/23/2026

Running season is back… don’t let shin splints slow you down 👟

This one’s all about strengthening your ankle 👇
This movement, ankle eversion, hits the muscles on the outside of your lower leg that help keep your ankle stable and take pressure off your shins.

Stronger ankles = less strain when you run

Add this in before or after your runs to stay ahead of shin pain and keep moving

RunSmart

04/15/2026

POV: your dog gets you outside after a long winter 🐾☀️
Movement is medicine and sometimes it starts with a simple walk
Less stiffness. More energy. Better mood.
Find your reason… even if it has four legs

04/03/2026

03/28/2026

Spring break = more movement than your body is used to 🌴

We see it every year…
You go from your normal routine → walking more, playing more, traveling more

And suddenly:
👉 ankle tweak on the beach
👉 neck pain from travel days
👉 back flaring up after luggage + long sitting

It’s not bad luck — it’s just doing more than your body is prepared for

A few simple ways to prevent it:
• Wear supportive shoes (even on vacation 👀)
• Don’t go from 0 → 100 with activities
• Take breaks from sitting + looking down at your phone
• Be mindful lifting luggage (it adds up fast)
• Do a quick warm-up before jumping into games or workouts

Your body doesn’t care that you’re on vacation — load is still load

The good news? Most of this is preventable with a little awareness

And if something does flare up… we’ve got you 🤝