Next Level Movement PT

06/19/2026

You should be having fun in your physical therapy sessions. (Is that a “hot take”?)

💁 For example, my first patient today was an individual with Parkinson’s. They’re very active, including Rock Steady Boxing classes a few times a week.

➡️ We’re working on turning more efficiently and safely, since they tend to get tangled over their own feet.

🕺 Cue the dance steps and boxing basics!! 🥊

Step-tapping to the sides, turning down the line, turning on the spot, initiating with the head vs the feet, arms as an extension of the feet, and so on.

I wish I had a picture to share, but we were too busy having fun. 😁

03/26/2026

Let's talk about retropulsion. 🚀
This is the fancy shmancy name for that feeling of being pulled/pushed backward. If you find yourself backpedaling all the time, that's retropulsion at work.
And it can lead to some pretty aggravating falls if you're not prepared. 😬
So let's think about it a bit. If we say something is PROPELLED, we're saying it is pushed forward. "Propulsion" is the force that pushes the thing forward. Like a plane propeller or a boat propeller.
Stick with me on this.
If something is trying to push you forward, and you don't want to go forward, you match force and lean backward into it. Think of a mule digging in its heels. 🫏
Now! If something is trying to push you BACKWARD (retropulsion), you should lean FORWARD into it.
If the goal is to keep standing in place and talking to your buddies, then it's a relatively small force you need to match.
But if the force pushing you back is really strong, then you might need to REALLY lean forward..
Could it end up looking weird? Yeah, maybe.
But it beats falling. Or the worry on your friends' faces when they think you *might* fall.
Follow for more info on managing PD symptoms and preventing falls.

03/23/2026

Ever find yourself holding your breath during a workout? 🤢
You’re not alone. I see folks do this all the time. (And I’m even guilty of it myself on occasion!)
Here are some ways you can train yourself to keep breathing during your aerobic workouts 👇

✅Count out loud — even if you don’t technically need to, it keeps you breathing. AND, if you’re working on your voice, you get two exercises in one!

✅Exhale on the Effort — whatever the hardest part of the movement is, that’s when you exhale

✅Sing/Talk — if you’re in a group class with good tunes, sing!! Even if it’s under your breath. Or, if you’re on a brisk walk, talk to yourself or to a friend.

03/20/2026

Fridays are extra fun for me. 😁

It’s my All Level Circuit Class for Parkinson’s!! 🏋️🏃‍➡️

It brings me so much joy to push people to do more than they thought they could. 😉

And I have a great time coming up with variations that challenge EVERYONE, whether they sit or stand.

👇What are you doing today to push yourself?

03/18/2026

We all know we need to get regular exercise, but where do you even start?
And what if you have other stuff going on, like Parkinson's or arthritis or nerve pain?
👋 Hellooooo, it's me you're looking for! 🎵
My name is Kaitlin, and I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy AND a fitness coach AND a Parkinson's specialist!
I help folks set PRs for living their best life, whether that's getting up off that one sofa (you know the one) or squatting 300 pounds.
Got obstacles? Pain, weakness, tremors, balance, self-doubt?
👉I can find the options that work best for you RIGHT NOW, right where you're at.
💬If you've had the best intentions, but just don't know how to get past what you're up against, drop a note in the comments or shoot me a DM.
I want you to win. 💖

03/16/2026

All I wanted was to get better footage of my Parkinson’s group exercise class. 😅

(And save my voice from shouting over the awesome music I play.)

This was truly an odyssey. I’m pretty proud of myself for doing the research and coming up with all this!

My plan is to first get some higher quality video for my Bluegrass Parkinson's Alliance attendees to access whenever and wherever they want. Full length, full access. Just for them.

And then use the footage to make shorter, bite sized workouts ANYONE can do from their couch!! Totally free for the Parkinson’s public. 👏

Who knows? Maybe some Zoom classes are coming in the future, too! 😉

12/09/2025

I get tons of great ideas from free online workouts like these!

There's nothing quite like a hot cup of exercise to keep you feeling toasty this holiday season. Join us Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11 AM CT (9 AM PT, 10 AM MT, 12 PM ET) for fun and effective workouts that are sure to keep you warm!

Here's what we have planned this week:

❄️ Monday at 11 AM CT
Brain & Body with Polly
Join at https://youtu.be/f_VQsf4wH2c

❄️ Tuesday at 11 AM CT
Move & Shout with Lauren
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0hvpjP2ghAO3bFuyscZYBoE

❄️ Friday at 11 AM CT
Standing Cardio & Cognition with Lauren
Join at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5jg5UxfmH0i0rXjeXIxv_YdoBAVdSZvn

❄️Sunday at 11 AM CT
Relax & Reset with Nadine
Join at https://youtu.be/HeTcCCgWptM

All of these classes are available for FREE online on YouTube. If you can't make it to class during the premieres, don't worry! The videos stay up forever, so you can try them anytime.