Expy Health is a real-time physical therapy platform created to help people recover faster through virtual care and remote patient monitoring.
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The #ExpyPT mobile app is finally here! 馃コ
Download the app for free today to receive a personalized daily plan with interactive activities that empower you to recover and reach your mobility goals from home or anywhere else.
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Can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds? Try it next to a counter first. Balance is something you can practice.
Education only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts and check with a doctor or physical therapist. Have someone nearby.
ALT Man standing on one leg in a kitchen with one hand resting on the counter. Text: can you stand on one leg for 30 seconds?
Marathon season: how runners lower their injury risk, with the research behind it 馃憞
Education only, not medical advice. If your knee is very painful, swollen or not getting better, see a doctor or physical therapist.
Which desk sitter are you? 1, 2, 3 or 4?
Changing position often is commonly recommended.
Education only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts and check with a doctor or physical therapist.
ALT Four numbered photos of desk sitting styles: the Screen Sniffer, the Melter, the Pretzel and the Thinker.
How many times can you stand up in 30 seconds? The CDC's 30-second chair stand test, with scores by age. Have someone nearby.
Education only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts and check with a doctor or physical therapist.
ALT Older woman seated on a chair with arms crossed, ready for the 30-second sit-to-stand test.
ALT Table of CDC below-average 30-second chair stand scores by age for men and women.
Heel raises work your calf and ankle muscles. All you need is a chair.
How many slow ones can you do?
Education only, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts and check with a doctor or physical therapist.
Myth: bed rest is best for a sore back.
Fact: staying gently active is usually recommended.
Education only, not medical advice. If your back is very painful or not getting better, see a doctor or physical therapist.
ALT Myth or fact card. Myth: bed rest is the best thing for a sore back. Fact: staying gently active is usually recommended for back pain, rather than strict bed rest.
No tackle. No contact. Still an ACL injury.
3 ways to lower your risk, with the research behind them 馃憞
Education only, not medical advice. If your knee is very painful, swollen or not getting better, see a doctor or physical therapist.
Recovering from surgery as an older adult? Research points to a few things that help. Progress is gradual, and that is normal. Strength before surgery aids recovery. Structured rehab supports getting your independence back. #ExpyHealth #PT
43.3% of desk workers had neck pain in a year, per a study of 441 workers. Biggest factor: 4 to 6+ hours of screen time. Close keyboard and screen setup doubled the risk. Fix your setup. Move more often. Check your eligibility at ExpyHealth.com #ExpyHealth #PT
Do your knees crack every time you squat? Joint noise is common and often normal. No pain, swelling, or loss of movement? Usually fine. How your knees feel matters more than how they sound. Check your eligibility at ExpyHealth.com #ExpyHealth #KneeHealth
Your arm throws the ball. Your hips create the power. Weak hips force your shoulder and elbow to pick up the slack. Hip bridges, band walks, split squats, and rotation drills build better force transfer. Check your eligibility at ExpyHealth.com #ExpyHealth #Baseball
Your body is not designed to stay in one position all day. It is not about the perfect posture. It is about changing positions often. A short walk, a stretch, or standing up helps keep your joints moving. The best position is your next one. #ExpyHealth #Mobility
Not every click is a cause for concern. Many joints pop or click naturally. No pain, swelling, or loss of function? Usually harmless. Clicking with pain, swelling, or locking? Get it assessed. Check your eligibility at ExpyHealth.com #ExpyHealth #Rehabilitation
Every jump ends with a landing. Weak ankles make that landing risky.Single-leg balance, lateral hops, heel raises, and eversion work build the control basketball demands. Recovering or preventing? Check your eligibility at ExpyHealth.com #ExpyHealth #PhysicalTherapy
Balance is a skill, not something you are born with forever. Use it and it improves. Neglect it and it fades. Stand on one leg while brushing your teeth. Try heel-to-toe walking. A few minutes a week adds up. How long can you balance on one leg? #ExpyHealth #Balance
Progress in rehab is not just less pain. Less fear of movement. Better tolerance. More range. Faster recovery after activity. These are the signs your body is actually adapting. Insurance may apply. #ExpyHealth #RehabProgress
Pain tells you where it hurts. Movement screens tell you why. Balance, squat pattern, reach test. Three quick checks that reveal more than guessing ever could. Insurance may apply. #ExpyHealth #MovementScreen
Chest breathing overworks your neck muscles, limits core stability, and stiffens your mid-back. How you breathe shapes how your body feels and moves. A licensed PT can help connect the dots. Insurance may apply. #ExpyHealth #BreathingAndMovement
There is no perfect posture. Holding any position too long, even a "good" one, builds tension. Your body needs movement, not a fixed position. Licensed PTs can help you move better. Insurance may apply. #ExpyHealth #PostureMyths
Same injury, different recovery times. Sleep, stress, activity history, and tissue health all play a role. Recovery is about the whole person, not just the injury. Licensed PTs look at all of it. #ExpyHealth #RecoveryTips