Northern Edge Physical Therapy

We treat much more than post-surgical patients. We treat a LOT more! If you're not sure what physical therapy is or what we do, look no further 👀. We have the answers for you here. Happy PT Month! 👉️ https://nuvi.me/y2it12

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Physical therapy is about so much more than recovering from an injury.

At Northern Edge Physical Therapy, we help our clients get back to the things that matter to them - hiking our trails, returning to sport, keeping up with the kids, recovering after surgery, improving balance, managing pelvic health concerns, or simply moving through everyday life with less pain and more confidence.

Throughout October, we'll be highlighting some of the many ways physical therapy can help - including a few you might not expect.

We're proud to live, work, and care for our community right here in the Mat-Su Valley!

Not sure whether physical therapy could help with what you're dealing with? Give us a call and ask. We'd be happy to point you in the right direction.

Move better. Feel better, Get back to your life.

We know how hard our patients work towards their recovery. You are strong, you are brave, and we are here to help you every step of the way. You've got this. Thank you for trusting us with your care.

When most people think Physical Therapy, they think knee replacements, back pain, and "that old football injury."

And yes - we treat all of those. Physical Therapy is ultimately about helping you move and function better so you can do more of what matters to you!

But PT can also help with things you might not expect:
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Jaw pain and TMD/TMJ
- Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
- Bladder leakage and pelvic floor concerns
- Headaches and neck pain
- Balance and fall prevention
- Return to sport and performance
- Persistent pain and getting back to activities you've stopped doing

Have something going on and aren't sure if PT can help? Ask us!

We asked what the biggest fall hazard in your home was. Stairs and Pets 🐾 were the most common responses. Since we have a lot of people with stairs, we're sharing how to safely go up and down them with a walker
👉️ https://nuvi.me/2sfw5q
We're here to help members of our community who are at risk for falls. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our clinic for more information.

Your body is stronger than you think!

Pain can be scary - especially when it sticks around.

And when something hurts, it's pretty natural to start avoiding it. Thoughts like "I probably shouldn't bend like that" or " My knee is bad, so I shouldn't squat" to even "My back could go out, so I need to be careful."

But pain doesn't always mean your body is being damaged - and avoiding movement altogether can sometimes make getting back to the things you love even harder.

Physical Therapy isn't just about making pain disappear. It's about helping you understand WHY something hurts, finding movements your body can tolerate, and gradually building the strength, mobility and confidence to do more.

Sometimes that starts small.

Sometimes it means lifting heavy things. Sometimes it means running, jumping, or getting back on the field. And sometimes the goal is simply getting out of bed, picking up your grandkids, or walking through Costco without paying for it later.

Whatever your goal looks like, we want to help you trust your body again.

Move better. Feel better. Get back to living.

Today we remember.

We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage shown by so many on September 11, 2001.

We will never forget.

While falls can happen anywhere, more than half occur at home 🏠️. One of the easiest ways to help prevent a fall is to make sure that specific tripping hazards are addressed and removed. We’ve put together a short list below to help you get started. 👉️ https://nuvi.me/12dea4

Fall Prevention: Fall Risks & Tips in your home - PTandMe Fall Risks: Preventing falls in the home by understanding the warning signs as well as trip and fall hazards throughout. Fall prevention for independent seniors.

"It hurts when I do this... should I stop?"

It's one of the most common questions we hear in physical therapy, and unfortunately, the answer is everyone's favorite:

It depends. 😆

Pain is your body's way of giving you information, but pain does not always equal damage.

Sometimes an irritated area needs a little modification while it settles down. Sometimes the answer is gradually rebuilding strength or mobility. And sometimes, yes, something needs a closer look before you keep pushing through it.

That's part of what PTs do - help figure out WHY something hurts, what you can safely keep doing, and how to get you back to doing more of it.

Because the goal usually isn't to avoid movement.

It's to find the right movement, at the right amount, at the right time.

🇺🇸 Labor Day weekend is almost here!

Around Alaska, a long weekend might mean camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, tackling that last summer project… or simply finding an excuse to get outside before fall REALLY shows up. 🍂😂

Whatever your plans are, your Northern Edge crew has one request:

Keep moving and go do something you love. 💙

After all, that’s a big part of why we do what we do. Physical therapy isn’t just about getting rid of pain — it’s about helping you get back to the activities, adventures and everyday moments that matter to you.

And one friendly reminder from your PT crew:

You do NOT have to cram three months of unfinished summer projects into one Labor Day weekend. 😜

Your back will thank you.

Here are a few ways our NEPT crew likes to spend their time outside the clinic. 🏕️🥾🏔️

What are you doing for the long weekend?

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend from Northern Edge!