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Body Tempering in Physical Therapy: The Recovery Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

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If you’ve ever woken up the day after a tough workout feeling like your muscles have turned into concrete, you know just how real soreness and stiffness can be. Stretching, foam rolling, and massage often help—but sometimes they aren’t enough.  That’s where body tempering comes in. This powerful recovery technique uses weighted cylinders (often 20–100+ […]

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Pain Behind Knee After a Workout? Here’s the Fastest Fix

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Pain behind knee often shows up as an unwelcome guest right after you finish a great workout and feel strong. That sharp or nagging sensation can turn your post-exercise high into worry fast.
Pain behind your knee can come from more than just “overdoing it.” It might be linked to tight muscles, irritated tendons, or even how your joints move during certain exercises. The good news is, with the right approach, you can often fix it quickly and keep it from coming back.
If this pain shows up after your workouts, it’s worth paying attention to. A small issue now can become a bigger problem if you ignore it.
Common triggers include:
• Sudden increases in workout intensity or volume
• Weak or tight hamstrings and calves
• Poor form during squats, lunges, or running
• Old injuries you never fully addressed

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Pain or Leaks? How to Tell If Pelvic Floor Is Tight or Weak

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You train hard, stay hydrated, and stretch like it’s your job. But if you’re still dealing with nagging back pain, core fatigue, or even surprise leaks during workouts, your pelvic floor might be the missing piece.
Most people assume weakness is the issue, but a tight pelvic floor can cause just as many problems. The tricky part? The symptoms often look the same.
To figure out what’s really going on, you need to know:
The key signs of pelvic floor dysfunction
What a “tight” pelvic floor actually feels like
Why “strong” doesn’t always mean healthy

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Outside Hip Pain After Running: This Exercise Helps

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You finish a run feeling accomplished, but soon after, a sharp or nagging pain hits the outside of your hip. Sound familiar? That discomfort isn’t just frustrating. Outside hip pain after running can throw off your stride, mess with your recovery, and keep you from staying consistent.
Outside hip pain after running often comes from muscle imbalances, tight connective tissue, or inflammation around the hip. One of the most common culprits? A tight or irritated iliotibial (IT) band or weak gluteus medius.
When the muscles around your hip don’t fire properly, the strain shifts to areas that aren’t built to handle the pressure. That’s when pain creeps in and sticks around longer than it should.
The good news? A single, targeted exercise can start easing that pain fast. With just a few minutes a day, you can retrain your hip muscles to support your stride and reduce strain.

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Shoulder Muscle Spasm Relief: PT – Approved Tricks to Try

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You wake up with a sharp, tight pain in your shoulder. Every small movement feels like a battle. Sound familiar? Shoulder muscle spasms can stop you in your tracks, making even simple tasks feel impossible.

The good news? You don’t have to live with the pain. Physical therapy can help you break free from those stubborn spasms. But before you try everything under the sun, checking out our PT tricks could make all the difference.

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How Long Does It Take for the Pelvis to Return to Normal After Pregnancy?

How Long Does It Take for the Pelvis to Return to Normal After Pregnancy?

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Pregnancy changes everything, especially your pelvis. After months of carrying extra weight and shifting to make room for your baby, your body needs time to recover. You might wonder how long it takes for your pelvis to feel strong and stable again.

Healing depends on several factors, including:

– How your ligaments and joints adapted during pregnancy
– Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section
– Your activity level and postpartum recovery plan

Some women feel back to normal within a few months, while others experience lingering discomfort. The good news? With the right approach, you can support your body’s natural healing process and regain strength. Let’s break down what to expect and how you can help your pelvis recover.

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Pelvic Floor Therapy for Painful Intercourse Relief

Pelvic Floor Therapy for Painful Intercourse Relief

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Painful intercourse, medically known as dyspareunia, is a condition that affects many individuals, making intimacy uncomfortable or even unbearable. A range of physical, emotional, and psychosocial factors, including pelvic floor dysfunction, hormonal changes, vaginismus, injury or trauma, infections or inflammation, and nervous system concerns, can cause it.

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Pelvic Floor Therapy Postpartum Restore Strength & Health

Pelvic Floor Therapy Postpartum: Restore Strength & Health

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Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous experience, but it also places immense strain on the body, particularly the pelvic floor. Many women experience pelvic floor dysfunctions such as urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction after childbirth. Without proper rehabilitation, these conditions can persist and impact quality of life.

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Recovering from Sports Injuries Why Physical Therapy is Key

Recovering from Sports Injuries: Why Physical Therapy is Key

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Recovering from a sports injury can be a daunting journey, especially when the injury impacts mobility, performance, and overall quality of life. Athletes of all levels—from weekend warriors to professionals—face unique challenges in regaining their pre-injury form. Following a record-low number of sports and recreational injuries reported in 2020, injuries increased 20% in 2021, 12% in 2022, and 2% in 2023. Physical therapy emerges as a cornerstone of recovery, offering customized care to heal and prevent future injuries. This article will explore why physical therapy is crucial in sports injury recovery and how it helps athletes return to the activities they love more substantial and more resilient.

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7 Reasons Sports Performance Training is a Must for Athletes

7 Reasons Sports Performance Training is a Must for Athletes

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In the fast-paced world of modern athletics, success is no longer achieved by raw talent alone. Athletes today need a strategic training approach that optimizes physical and mental performance. Sports performance training has become essential for athletes who want to excel. It goes beyond the fundamentals of regular coaching, focusing on improving physical strength, mental resilience, and overall performance. Whether recovering from an injury or striving to elevate their game, athletes at all levels can benefit from this science-backed, results-driven approach to athletic performance training, helping them reach their full potential.

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Dr. Kelsey Houston
PT, DPT, CERT. CN

Dr. Kelsey Houston is a dedicated and skilled physical therapist with a passion for promoting health and wellness. Originally from Damascus, OR, she pursued her graduate education in Arizona, earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University. Throughout her academic career, she honed a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice, patient-centered care, and rehabilitation techniques.

Dr. Houston also brings a background in athletics, particularly competitive soccer, which has fueled her dedication to sports rehabilitation and orthopedics. She earned a degree in Clinical Health Sciences from Portland State University, further deepening her knowledge of the human body and its movement mechanics. Her clinical experience spans a wide variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, where she has worked with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

With a particular focus on orthopedics and sports rehabilitation, Dr. Houston is committed to helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and return to active lifestyles. She takes a patient-centered approach, using her expertise to help individuals improve their quality of life.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Houston values maintaining an active lifestyle and enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Kelseys Credentials 

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Certified Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
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Dr. Taylor Calixto, PT, DPT Cert. DN, PCES

Originally from Seattle, Dr. Taylor Calixto has always had a passion for sports, health, and movement. A lifelong soccer player, she was drawn to physical therapy after recovering from a shoulder injury. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boise State and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
While in school, Taylor discovered a passion for pelvic health, inspired by two mentors who helped shape her path. She earned her dry needling certification in 2023 and completed advanced pelvic floor training in 2024. Dr. Taylor is committed to empowering patients through personalized, compassionate care—whether they’re returning to sport, navigating pregnancy and postpartum, or addressing pelvic health concerns.

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Ashley Hardman - Performance Coach

 

Ashley Hardman brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as a Performance Coach. She graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness and a minor in Psychology, while also competing as a Division I softball player for four years.

During her fifth year at BYU, Ashley interned with the Olympic Strength Coaches, where she oversaw training programs for all campus athletic teams and ran the Gymnastics strength program. She went on to intern at EXOS in Carlsbad, CA, where she assisted in training club swim athletes, military personnel, retired NFL players, and NFL prospects.

Ashley’s diverse background also includes working as a physical therapy aide, a chiropractor scribe, and a personal trainer at a private gym. After relocating to Arizona, she returned to her alma mater, Estrella Foothills High School, as the Strength and Conditioning Coach, where she taught Weight Training and Athletic Performance classes, and led after-school strength programs for all campus sports.

Now at CMPT, Ashley is committed to helping clients achieve their goals by pushing them to become the best version of themselves. She believes in making 1% progress every day—for herself and for those she trains. Her personal approach to coaching builds strong relationships with clients and athletes, creating a motivating and supportive environment for lasting success.

 

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Dr. Cameron Moore, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS, Dip. Osteopractic

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Dr. Cameron Moore, physical therapist and co-owner, has always been very active with sports and activities starting with competitive motocross racing up to a semi-professional level and being a scholarship athlete in track and field competing at the division 1 level in college at Eastern Washington University in the triple jump. Cameron became interested in the profession of physical therapy after having knee surgery in high school and seeing the inter-workings of the profession. He pursued his bachelors degree in Exercise Science before moving to Phoenix to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Franklin Pierce University.

He then began specialization courses for spinal manipulation (Spinal Manipulation Institute) and dry needling (Dry Needling Institute). This lead Cameron in to becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT) through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) and earned a Diploma of Osteopractic®, a distinction and training that only a small percentage of physical therapist have completed.

Dr. Moore continues to be very involved with motocross riding, Crossfit®, Olympic weight lifting, running and an overall active lifestyle with his Wife (Michelle) and their Vizsla (Parker).

Dr. Cameron Moore’s Credentials

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Certified in Dry Needling (Cert DN)
  • Certified in Spinal Manipulation (Cert SMT)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Diploma in Osteopractic® (Dip Osteopractic)
  • Fellow Of The American Academy Of Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT)
  • American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellow (AAMT)
  • Crossfit® Level 1 Certified (CF-L1)
  • Crossfit® Mobility Certified
  • USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach
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Dr. Michelle Moore, PT, DPT FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic

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Dr. Michelle Moore, physical therapist and co-owner, grew up as a competitive gymnast and developed a passion for healthy living from a young age. Her collegiate studies in Health Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and athletic background influenced her to combine her passions and pursue a career in physical therapy. She earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2013.

Dr. Moore continued her educational pathway through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy where she earned her Diploma Osteopractic® (Dip. Osteopractic) and became Certified in Dry Needling (Cert. DN), and Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT). From 2016-2017 Dr. Moore completed the rigorous coursework to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), a distinction held by only a fraction of the profession.

Dr. Moore’s special interests include treating active individuals and returning them to the activities that they love. In her spare time she enjoys Crossfit®, Olympic Weightlifting, mountain biking, hiking, and traveling with her husband, Cameron, and dog, Parker.

Dr. Michelle Moore’s Credentials:

  • ​Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
  • Diploma in Osteopractic® (Dip. Osteopractic)
  • Certified Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
  • Certified Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT)
  • Crossfit® Mobility Certified
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