PROSPER Performance & Physical Therapy

  I got a call from my sister one day - she'd been dealing with significant shoulder pain for some time. She kept thinking it would resolve with rest & traditional treatment - anti-inflammatories & traditional PT (rotator cuff strengthening, e-stim, ice). Yet, she was still unable to perform the activities she loved. By the time she reached out to me, an MRI was scheduled. "Seems necessary," I reassured. I got another call - the MRI results were in. “They say surgery is my only option if I want to keep active.” She had a torn Rotator Cuff that "must be repaired." The surgeon also wanted to do a “little extra” & move the Biceps tendon, since she pain there, too. What would you do if you were in her shoes, but you had to make the decision on your own… or with Dr. Google? Pretty stressful, I’d say! I mean, if you knew 100% this was the right plan, you’d have a much easier time accepting it, right? What if it’s not the right answer? Do you actually...

⠀ I was at mile 11 of a Half Marathon when it happened. Searing pain in the bottom of my foot. It was like nothing like I had felt before - shoot, I was feeling do good!! ⠀ ⠀ I limped to the finish line, but it left me unable to walk. I knew this was more than normal aches & pains of distance running. I humbled my 40-yr-old self & went to my Dr. She prescribed meds & referred to a specialist. After weeks of waiting & crawling through my house, the response from the "specialist" was, “Well, you DID run a half-marathon...” WHAT?!? I couldn’t walk 2 weeks later - this is NOT normal! Though aware of my knowledge of injuries, she disregarded my questions & concerns. It was clear she was not truly LISTENING to me.⠀ ⠀ If I couldn’t get her to listen & take me seriously with MY background, how would YOU?? You don’t stand a chance. ⠀ ⠀ I took matters into my own hands & found a second opinion. This time, I was treated with respect & was listened...

I was a skeptic! Now I am changing lives with this amazing technology. Watch this little demo and background on my journey with the Shockwave technology! Read more about the technology here: Shockwave Regenerative Treatment Want to get in on the healing train?? Email me to get started. Take Musculoskeletal Health into Your Own Hands!  💗, Kristen 

I started recognizing common patterns in my patients' bodies when I was a PT in the Air Force. I remember my supervisor jokingly comment after reviewing my notes - “Hey, Capt. Are all your patients in a Right on Left Sacral Torsion?” Even HE noticed it! Fast forward a few months & curiosity lead me to my first course in Postural Restoration. I was hooked! It made so much sense to me & explained so many things I had been noticing. I nearly shouted out in class... “Of course! THIS is why I see so many Right on Left sacral torsions!” So many things that were brushed over in PT school were recognized, appreciated & explained. I felt like I had won the biomechanics lottery! The following day in the clinic started with a new patient. “Capt, I'm seeing you for my knee today, but I also have shoulder pain. Don't worry! I have a 2nd evaluation set up for my shoulder already.” You see, the standard way of doing physical therapy suggests that you evaluate 1 problem...

I was a competitive runner through college & young adulthood. It's a talent & source of joy I picked up kind of late in life. I excelled at something many others didn’t & people were noticing! At such a crucial time in my life, I was gaining confidence in who I was by my ability to run long & run fast. I beat the guys in my ROTC unit, drew the attention of my peers & coaches. I was “the runner”. I won the awards. I won the races. I ate, slept, & breathed running. I also struggled w/ body image & perfectionism. I'd only eat when I felt like I'd run enough to deserve it. Clearly, all this running & restrictive eating took a toll on my body. I eventually developed pain in my shins. I denied it & kept on going, until I physically couldn’t run anymore. My brain was smarter than my will & it shut down my ability to run. A few wks before Air Force bootcamp, tests showed stress fractures so far along they could fully fracture w/ even 1 more r...

I got a text from my sister. She had hurt her knee doing a kick-boxing workout & was asking for advice. She sent me a picture of where the pain was, explained how it happened & what she was experiencing. Through this conversation, I was able to determine the best course of action. I gave her advice on immediate care of the knee & activity modification. In 1 wk, she was back to daily life without pain. And in just 2 wks, she gradually returned to running - painfree! WHY WAS SHE ABLE TO RECOVER SO QUICKLY? Early care, cutting-edge advice, & consistent communication. You see, the EARLY STAGE IS CRUCIAL for setting you up to heal efficiently & effectively. Getting the appropriate advice at this stage is huge! I was so glad she reached out to me immediately & didn’t look to Dr. Google, ignore it, or wait on an appointment with her doctor who would have likely prescribed meds & sent her to PT anyway. Now she was able to get quick, knowledgeable & trusted advic...

I must admit. I've been a little down and unmotivated lately. I want to push my responsibilities aside and just flee to the beach or mountains and forget it all. Are you with me?! Then it hit me. How can I impact the world that way? I can't crawl in a hole and turn my back on all that God has started in me! But, finding the motivation felt so daunting. I felt paralyzed by all the "to-do's" and overwhelmed by all the unknowns, unanswered questions and incomplete thoughts. The news is certainly not helping. How did I get out of this rut? Just like any other challenge I face. One step at a time. By surrounding myself with those who lift me up. By reconnecting with to One who has started this Good Work in me. And by CHOOSING to find joy. Sometimes joy doesn't come naturally. Sometimes I need to intentionally seek it. Reminisce on what brings me joy and plan to do those things. I made the choice not to get sucked into the fear and negativity. It ...

I was 12 yrs old. My favorite pitcher, Orel Hershiser, just returned to playing after shoulder surgery. No one knew if he’d be able to pitch again. But there he was, on the mound again! He spoke of his journey & gave raving credit to his team physical therapists. I looked at my parents & said, “That’s it! That is what I want to do! I want to be a PT for the Dodgers.” I remember the look on their faces. A little shocked, but wide-eyed in revelation. “You really would be good at that!" I never looked back. The dream was planted. The steps I took to get there weren’t always as I envisioned, but they led me to an invitation to the annual Pro Baseball Athletic Trainers Society conference…in LA!! Orel was going to be there! I remember sitting on the couch trying to convince my husband it was worth the cost…worth the time away…worth getting out of my comfort zone. I reminded him of the little 12 yr old girl & her dream. I said, “nothing may come out of this if I go...