Helpful Articles & Exercise Tips
Insights on Movement, Recovery, and Building Long-Term Durability for Active Individuals
The Linchpin Performance blog shares practical insights on movement, recovery, and long-term performance. Here you’ll find guidance on staying active, managing pain, and building durability in your body. Our goal is simple: help you move better, train smarter, and stay capable so your body supports the way you live and work.
Blog Post Archive
Explore our collection of articles focused on movement, recovery, and long-term performance. Each post is written to help you better understand your body, train more effectively, and stay active without constantly battling pain. Browse the archive to find practical insights you can apply to your training, work, and everyday life.
How Busy People Can Use “Movement Snacks” to Stay Active and Achieve Their Goals
Life is busy. Whether you’re juggling board meetings or school drop-offs, finding time for your health often feels impossible. But staying active doesn’t require an hour at the gym or a perfectly timed workout. Instead, let me introduce you to movement snacks—short,...
Reclaiming Healthcare: Why We Opt for Out-of-Network Physical Therapy
(1) Insurance At Linchpin Performance, we operate as an ‘out-of-network’ provider, offering a dynamic approach to payment that prioritizes full transparency, convenience and flexibility. Rather than navigating complex insurance processes, you pay for services upfront...
Top Blog Posts From Our Colleagues
We have a bunch of great colleague friends throughout the country – and we thought it’d be great to highlight some of their work! Top Blog Posts from Our Colleagues: 1. Rehab vs. Reconditioning: What’s the Difference? Shift your perspective on injury recovery with the...
Revolutionizing Recovery: The Definitive Guide to Sport Cupping for Athlete Rehabilitation
As a dedicated Lyndon KY physical therapists specializing in athletes, weightlifters, and runners, we’re on a constant quest for innovative and effective rehabilitation techniques. Enter sport cupping, a therapeutic practice gaining popularity for its profound impact...
Unlocking Peak Performance: The Comprehensive Guide to Dry Needling for Athletes’ Rehab and Recovery
In the dynamic world of sports and fitness, injuries are an inevitable part of the journey. As seasoned physical therapists in Lyndon KY specializing in treating athletes, weightlifters, and runners, there are a variety of rehabilitation techniques to choose from. One...
CrossFit and Injury: A Physical Therapists Take
“As long as people do CrossFit, physical therapists will never lack patients…” I’m just writing what you’re thinking! But I completely disagree!CrossFit has such an interesting history, and a lot of it is seen negatively by gen pop. Remember ‘Uncle Rhabdo’ ?!...
A Physical Therapist Starts CrossFit…1 Year Later
I’m coming up on finishing Year 1 of CrossFit and have a lot of thoughts. I find that scribing my feelings and thoughts is most effective in processing things in my life, and I’m sharing this for those who might find this helpful. A bit of background before diving...
Pain, Parking Brakes, and Cups
Pain, Parking Brakes, and Cups: In 2 minutes, understand pain and gain tools to release its grip on your life – no pills or shamans needed! Pain is part of the human experience…. We have all experienced pain before, and will experience it again. A majority of us walk...
One Simple Thing You Can Do To Optimize Your Body
HOW IMPROVING YOUR THORACIC MOBILITY COULD HELP WITH YOUR: NECK PAIN, SHOULDER PAIN, LOW BACK PAIN, HIP PAIN….and more At Linchpin Performance, we are always assessing mid-back (thoracic) mobility. Unlocking this area can be a game changer for people and can be a...
Pain With Exercise: The Stop-Light Rule
Should You Stop or Keep Exercising Through Pain? Read This Before You Decide If you’re dealing with pain and feeling unsure about how hard to push during exercise, think about it like a traffic light. Each “light” gives you a clear direction on how to approach your...