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Dr. Samantha Elrod
by Dr. Samantha Elrod
on Oct 7, 2025 6:59:59 AM

Recovery is more than getting out of pain. For athletes, it’s about rebuilding strength, restoring confidence, and returning to performance without hesitation.

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033 | How Proactive Kinetics Supports Athletes at Every Stage of Recovery

032 | How to Avoid Reinjury After Physical Therapy

031 | Why Rest Isn’t Always the Best for Injury Recovery

030 | Strength Training for Injury Prevention: A Physical Therapist’s Take

029 | When Should an Athlete See a Physical Therapist?

028 | Building an Athletic Recovery Plan: A PT’s Approach

027 | Why You Should Consider Physical Therapy Before Medication

026 | The Complete Guide to Sports Physical Therapy: Recovery, Performance, and Prevention

025 | How Murfreesboro’s Weekend Warriors Can Benefit from Physical Therapy

024 | The Role of Physical Therapy in Chronic Pain Management

023 | How Physical Therapy Helps Runners Stay Injury Free

022 | What to look for in a Physical Therapist

021 | The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Active Adults

020 | What is Proactive Kinetics?

019 | Make Movement Fun

018 | Cluttered Time Steals Attention

017 | Underestimating Long Term Goals

016 | Physical Therapy Isn't Convenient

015 | Stop Comparing and Start Moving

014 | A Wildly Different Approach

013 - I am responsible

012 - You need more courage to start moving.

011 - Willingness to say go

010 - Think in Decades

Friends reinforce your habits

Stumbling in the dark

Understanding your core

Lifestyle is a process

The inertia of movement

Choosing Better Movement Habits

Hurt vs. Hurting

Setting your movement goals

Better movement habits can start with walking.