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Why I Chose to Be a Cash-Based Physical Therapist— And Why It Matters for Your Care
In the world of healthcare, there’s more than one way to help people get out of pain, move better, and reclaim their lives. One of the biggest shifts happening right now is a move toward cash-based physical therapy, and if you’ve ever wondered what that means — and why it matters — you’re not alone. “Why aren’t you in network with insurance?” The short answer is this: it’s about quality, clarity, and time with you — not insurance paperwork. Here’s a deeper look at what that m
Samantha Wipf
Feb 95 min read


Strength vs Power vs Rate of Force Development: Why Athletes Need All Three
Getting stronger doesn’t automatically mean better performance. While strength is essential, athletes also need power and rate of force development (RFD) to move fast, react quickly, and stay healthy. What’s the Difference? Strength is the maximum force you can produce. Example: a heavy squat or deadlift. Power is how quickly that force is applied (force × velocity). Example: jumping, sprinting, Olympic lifts. Rate of Force Development (RFD) is how fast force is prod
Kelsey Rolfes
Jan 151 min read


Why ACL Injuries Are More Common in Female Athletes: What the Research Really Says
ACL injuries are one of the most talked-about injuries in sports medicine—and for good reason. They affect hundreds of thousands of athletes every year, and female athletes experience ACL tears at 2–8 times the rate of their male counterparts in comparable sports. But why does this happen? It’s a question many parents, coaches, and athletes ask, and the answer is more nuanced than you might think. It’s not one factor—it’s a combination of anatomy, biomechanics, and hormones
Kelsey Rolfes
Nov 21, 20253 min read


The Hidden Link Between Your Feet & Core
We spend a lot of time talking about the core: how to strengthen it, activate it, stabilize it. But what if one of the biggest influences on your core strength isn’t your abs at all? What if it’s your feet? Why the Feet Matter Your feet are your foundation. They’re the first part of your body to connect with the ground and constantly send information up through your legs, hips, and spine about how to move and stabilize. Each foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles,
Samantha Wipf
Oct 27, 20252 min read
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