Category Archives: MY GIRL FIT EXPERIENCE

Life as a Traveling PT: Physical Therapy for Figure Skaters & Broadway Dancers

Life as a Traveling PT   Traveling with Broadway shows   Physical Therapy is a profession of boundless opportunities. Physical therapists work in outpatient clinics, hospitals, schools, homes, directly with sports teams, and more. So you might have known that

7 Silver Linings to 2020 at Girl Fit PT

We all know this was a tough year, but in true Girl Fit spirit we want to remember some of the good things that happened in 2020 at Girl Fit PT. 1. We were resilient.   In early March, we

The Power of Words

Kindness matters Physical therapists spend a lot of time talking to their patients. In fact, patients spend more time talking with PTs than any other health care provider. Because we spend so much time talking, it is important to examine

Dance Injuries & a Movement Toward Change

Girl Fit talks dance injuries on the Movement Toward Change Podcast I recently had the pleasure of joining Rachel Marchica and Nicole Testa on their Movement Toward Change Podcast to speak about dealing with dance injuries.  Rachel Marchica is a fourth

5 Tips on Improving Body Image

5 Tips on Improving Body Image Hello, Girl Fit community! My name is Yurika Tarui, and I am a rising junior in high school. I am also a virtual intern at Girl Fit Physical Therapy this summer! I have been

“I am a runner.” – A Girl Fit patient’s success story

At 24, I found my way to running.  You know those people who running seems to come naturally for?  The, “I’ve never run before, but wow I ran a 10k in 40 minutes” kind of people?  Not me.  I wasn’t

Update on Telehealth & Re-Opening Plan FAQs

Hi!  We hope you are continuing to stay healthy, safe, and happy.  We know that our patients and families might have a few questions about what the future may bring so wanted to provide you with a few updates. How

A Month of Telehealth Physical Therapy at Girl Fit

It’s been a month since our Girl Fit PTs made the quick, but important, change from in person visits to Telehealth physical therapy and we wanted to share how it is going! Our incredibly helpful remote office staff has helped

For The Next Generation Of Female Athletes

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hello, Girl Fit Girls and Women!  My name is Nicole, and I am a 3rd year DPT student from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  If you’ve been in clinic recently, you might’ve seen me around – I am here for my first (of