Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT

Bridging the gap from pain to wellness

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

@omgsidewalks Vera

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

Strong abs don’t always mean a strong core.
A lot of back pain, hernias, pelvic floor dysfunction, and “instability” issues come from poor pressure management — not weakness
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@Fastest911RSR @SullyBusiness most major insurances cover telehealth PT as well as medicare

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@jksti @SullyBusiness PT is multimodal— it's movement analysis, progress tracking, adaptive programming, and coaching on habits that drive recovery. Hands-on has its place, but it's one tool. PubMed reviews of 50+ studies show telerehab is just as effective (PMIDs: 33561280, 33814061)

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@treschicbunbun @SullyBusiness 100% would not be where I am today without @SullyBusiness

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@FaithAndAlpha @SullyBusiness Not dumb—I hear that a lot! It’s actually pretty similar to in-person PT. You lose some hands-on treatment, but a lot of PT is analyzing movement patterns, adjusting exercise dosage and progressive loading, and educating patients on lifestyle and habits that affect pain & healing

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@SullyBusiness Overwhelmed by all the kind words. Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone!

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

Ever wonder why going downstairs hurts more than going up? 🤔

Here’s why:
🔹 Quads work eccentrically (harder/slowing you down)
🔹 The knee joint absorbs more force (up to 3.5x bodyweight)
🔹 Less stabilizing help from glutes, requiring more control from quads/hamstrings/calves

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

Core training isn’t just about doing the exercises—it’s about engaging your whole core correctly

Poor core engagement can contribute to back pain, pelvic floor issues, hernias, and recurrent injuries

Check it out & let me know— was this harder than you expected? 🤔 (🧵)

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

What helps both 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 & 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶����𝘆?
✔️Exercise – improves sleep & reduces pain sensitivity 🏋️‍♂️
✔️Stretch or diaphragmatic breathe – calm the nervous system
✔️Sleep position – proper support reduces strain
✔️PT for pain – restores function & comfort

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

Poor sleep doesn’t just make you tired—it can actually 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆

Research shows sleep deprivation disrupts pain modulation, heightens inflammation, and alters neurotransmitter function, making everyday aches and injuries feel worse

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

guess what? People NOTICED a difference 🤔

they felt empowered and had more tools to manage symptoms as they came up rather than waiting for me to address it at the next visit 🙌

Thankfully Telehealth access is expanding as research supports its efficacy for countless cases 👩‍🔬

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But then I started an experiment with in-person visits:
🔹 spending less time using my hands to guide and instead TEACHING patients to take the matter into their own hands
🔹 encouraging movement and modified exercise over aggressive massage as a first response to symptoms

[Dr. Erin Suellentrop PT, DPT @ErinDPT]

It’s virtually the same as in-person PT (pun intended 🥸)

Don’t underestimate what can be managed online by a thorough, one-on-one video appointment 🫡

I’ll admit, a year ago I was pretty skeptical of the effectiveness of virtual physical therapy compared to in-person 🤨

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@emilyleldridge @SullyBusiness Can’t wait to pick out something for our little boy due in a few months! 🛍️👶

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@SullyBusiness @emilyleldridge Makes it easy when you tag me heheh

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PT isn't a one-size-fits-all recipe - it's a dynamic, individualized process that requires time, expertise, and careful consideration of your body's needs (5/5)

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What's one of the biggest misconceptions you've heard about rehab?
For me, it's the idea that physical therapy is a simple formula - exercise and stretch, and you'll get better. Here's why this is inaccurate👇(🧵, 1/5)

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🔬 Individual factors:
Everyone heals differently. Genetics, age, stress, and even lifestyle factors (nutrition and activity level) impact how quickly and effectively your body recovers. Rehab needs to be tailored to individual needs. (4/5)