BodyWorks Physical Therapy, Inc.

10/16/2026

10/10/2026

Apple orchards and pumpkin patches are a big part of a Minnesota October. They also come with soft dirt, straw, ruts, and the occasional runaway pumpkin underfoot.

Uneven ground asks more of balance than a sidewalk does. A few habits help. Wear supportive shoes with good tread rather than smooth-soled flats. Take shorter steps where the ground is soft or bumpy. Look a few steps ahead rather than straight down. And let the wagon carry the big pumpkin.

If balance has started to feel less certain on ground like this, a Free Discovery Session with Keith is a relaxed place to talk it through:
https://www.bodyworksphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session/

10/08/2026

Grip strength rarely gets much attention, yet it shows up all day long.

Opening a stubborn jar lid. Holding the stair rail on a frosty morning. Carrying the grocery bags in from the car in one trip. Hanging on to the leash when the dog spots a squirrel.

Grip relies on the hands, wrists, forearms, and shoulders working together, and like any strength, it responds to regular use.

A simple daily habit: squeeze a soft ball or rolled towel for a slow count of five, ten times on each hand. It fits neatly into the evening news.

Book a free discovery visit today: https://www.bodyworksphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session/

10/06/2026

Early October is when Minnesota gardens get put to bed. Bulbs go in, perennials get cut back, and the last of the tomatoes come out.

It also means a lot of time kneeling and crouching, which tends to show up in the knees the next morning.

A few small changes help. Kneel on a cushioned pad rather than bare ground. Try a half-kneel, one knee down and one foot flat, and switch sides often. Every twenty minutes or so, stand up, straighten the legs, and take a slow lap of the yard.

The tulips will be worth it in May.

08/10/2026

New Eagle sculpture outside of my favorite restaurant in Bemidji. I'm working Up North in Bemidji this week, and then heading to Crookston for the weekend. PS: still a few openings left if anyone needs a session.

08/03/2026

The knee is often described as a simple hinge, but it is doing far more than bending and straightening. With every step it absorbs load, rotates slightly, and keeps you balanced over changing ground.

Cartilage cushions the bones, muscles guide the motion, and ligaments hold it all steady. When one part of that system is not pulling its weight, the joint has to compensate.

Understanding how much your knee manages each day is the first step toward caring for it well, so it can keep carrying you through summers of walking, hiking and everything in between.

07/31/2026

Not everyone is ready to book an appointment, and that is completely okay. Sometimes you just want to know whether physical therapy is the right fit and whether we can help with what you are dealing with.

That is exactly what a Free Discovery Session is for. You come in, ask your questions, and we talk honestly about your options.

There is no treatment and no pressure, just a friendly conversation about your goals for the summer ahead. If you have been wondering what your next step could look like, this is a gentle place to begin.

https://www.bodyworksphysicaltherapy.com/free-discovery-session/

07/29/2026

There is something about an early summer walk, the quiet streets, the cool air, the sense that the day is yours. When your knees feel cranky, that simple pleasure can start to feel like a negotiation.

It does not have to stay that way. Gentle, progressive movement helps the joint build tolerance so the things you love feel possible again. Start shorter, go slower, and add a little each week rather than pushing through a hard day.

Your body responds to consistency, and small wins add up to mornings that feel like yours once more.

07/27/2026

The knee sits between two powerful neighbors, the hip and the thigh, and it relies on both for support. When the muscles above and below are strong, they share the load and the joint moves with less strain.

When they are weak or tired, the knee is left to manage on its own. This is why so much of good knee care happens away from the knee itself.

Simple moves like sit to stands, step ups and bridges build the support system around the joint, helping you feel steadier on every summer adventure.

07/24/2026

Climbing up a trail tends to get the credit, but coming back down is where the knees do their quietest, hardest work.

Every step downhill asks the muscles around the joint to slow your body against gravity. When those muscles tire, the knee takes on more of the load. Shorten your stride on descents, keep a soft bend in the knee, and consider poles on steeper ground.

Strong quads and glutes make a real difference here, which is why a little off trail strength work can help you enjoy the whole hike, not just the summit.