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Cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, and there is a reason it is still being used in physical therapy clinics today.
When the cup is placed on the skin, the suction lifts the tissue underneath. That lift increases blood flow to the area, loosens fascia, and helps release muscle tension that does not always respond to direct pressure alone.
For the back specifically, where layers of muscle sit on top of each other, cupping can reach tension that hands sometimes cannot.
It is not a replacement for physical therapy. It is one tool in a larger treatment plan.
At Peak Performance & Rehab, cupping is used alongside manual therapy, corrective exercise, and movement work to help patients recover faster and move better. ๐
If you have been dealing with chronic back tightness, muscle soreness, or limited range of motion, this might be worth looking into.
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
06/18/2026
Recovery does not happen only in the clinic.
Most of the work happens in between sessions, in how well you sleep, how often you move, and what you put in your body. These three things affect how fast you heal, how much pain you feel day to day, and how well your body responds to treatment.
โ Sleep is when your body actually repairs tissue and resets the nervous system. Skipping it slows everything down.
โ Movement keeps joints healthy, reduces stiffness, and builds the strength your body needs to stay out of pain long term.
โ Nutrition gives your cells the raw materials to rebuild what training and injury break down.
At Peak Performance & Rehab, we look at the full picture and not just the injury in front of us
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
06/15/2026
This is what we show up for. Grateful for every athlete who let us take care of them on the floor.
Peak Performance & Rehab
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
06/10/2026
Can you really get stronger lifting only 30% of your max?
If you've ever seen someone in a rehab clinic with what looks like a heavy-duty blood pressure cuff doing light curls, that's Blood Flow Restriction training. And the science behind it is pretty remarkable.
BFR is one of the most efficient ways to rebuild muscle after surgery, manage joint pain, and maintain strength when your body isn't ready for heavy loads yet.
We broke down exactly how it works, who it's for, and whether it's safe on the blog.
โ Read the full breakdown here: www.thepeakpr.com/blog
Peak Performance & Rehab
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ 385-743-9111
06/07/2026
Osteoarthritis and exercise are two things most people assume do not mix. After diagnosis, stopping movement feels like the safest option.
The problem is that cartilage does not work like a muscle that tears from overuse. It works more like a sponge.
Cartilage has no blood vessels feeding it directly. Nutrients reach it through the synovial fluid surrounding the joint, and that fluid only circulates when the joint is loaded and released through movement.
A joint that stops moving gradually starves its own cartilage of what keeps it intact.
The muscles surrounding the joint matter just as much. They are the primary shock absorbers. As they weaken from disuse, mechanical load shifts directly onto the cartilage surface, which is already under stress.
That is the cycle that worsens joint damage, and movement is not the cause of it.
A 2022 review published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience found that exercise stimulates chondrocytes, the cells that maintain cartilage, to produce the structural proteins that keep joint tissue intact.
People who exercised regularly reported less pain, better range of motion, and slower disease progression compared to those who remained sedentary.
Movement type and load still matter. Not every exercise suits every presentation of osteoarthritis. We can help identify what your joint currently tolerates and build a plan from there.
Peak Performance & Rehab
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9110817
Never in all my time as a PT student, or even during my years working as a practicing physical therapist, did I think my weekend schedule would include treating actual, literal knights. But this past weekend, I was out at an armored combat tournament doing exactly that!
If you think your gym routine is intense, letโs talk about what these modern Buhurt and historical medieval battle athletes put their bodies through. It is absolutely wild:
The Weight: These fighters aren't just carrying a heavy rucksack; they are wearing a full suit of tempered steel and padding that weighs anywhere from 55 to 75+ pounds.
The Workout: Moving in full armor requires over TWICE the energy of normal locomotion. Sprinting, grappling, and swinging a 4-lb longsword or a 9-lb halberd pushes their active burn rate to a staggering 15 to 20+ calories per minuteโequivalent to elite-level wrestling or sprinting while trapped inside a human-shaped oven.
The Aftermath: Between the explosive rounds, pacing the lists in heavy kit, and the massive metabolic demand of the body trying to repair muscle tissue from blunt-force impact, these competitors can easily torch 3,000 to 5,000+ total calories across a single tournament day!
Treating these fighters really hammered home a fundamental truth about what we do: We are all athletes. Being an athlete isn't defined by a jersey, a running track, or a court.
Itโs defined by pushing your physical limits, training with purpose, and demanding peak performance from your body. It just depends on exactly what you want to be athletic in, whether that's a marathon, a crossfit box, strongman, or a full-contact medieval melee.
Huge respect to the warriors who stepped into the lists this weekend. Thanks for keeping your armor polished and your PT busy!
Peak Performance & Rehab
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
www.thepeakpr.com
385-743-9111
05/29/2026
FITCONโฆ weโre ready ๐ช
Peak Performance & Rehab is bringing recovery and performance care to FITCON.
Come see us for mobility work, recovery support, and more throughout the event.
If youโre competing, training hard, or spending all day on your feet, stop by and see you at FITCON โก
Peak Performance & Rehab
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. ๐บ๐ธ
As we spend time with family and enjoy the holiday weekend, it is also a reminder to appreciate the freedoms and moments we often take for granted.
Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and active Memorial Day weekend.
Whether you are traveling, spending time outdoors, or simply slowing down to recharge, remember to take care of your health and keep moving in ways that support your body.
Today, we remember. โค๏ธ๐ค๐
05/24/2026
Staying active as you get older is not just about exercise. It is about protecting your independence, improving balance, reducing stiffness, and continuing to do the things you love without fear or limitation.
The good news is that movement can help. Physical therapy can support healthy aging by improving strength, mobility, flexibility, posture, and confidence with movement.
An active lifestyle for older adults may help:
โข Reduce fall risk
โข Improve walking and balance
โข Support joint health
โข Increase energy levels
โข Maintain independence longer
โข Make daily activities feel easier
You do not need intense workouts to stay active. Small, consistent movement and the right support can make a big difference over time.
If you have been feeling less steady, more stiff, or less active lately, now is a great time to focus on your mobility and overall wellness.
๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ธ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ & ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฏ
๐ Salt Lake City, Utah
๐ www.thepeakpr.com
๐ 385-743-9111
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