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physical therapist sharing joy in neuro rehab, comunidad y un poquito de todo ♡ •functional adaptive recovery for every•body •resources/collab⤵️📍ATX
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My parents have worked hard their whole lives. Even with their minimum wage jobs, they always provided for us the best they could.
And they were always there, in their own way. Every “vas a ser una doctora,” every “está Dios contigo,” and every phone call kept me going when I felt so small and weak.
Their sacrifices and love motivated me to get my doctorate and pursue the career I love today. As a first-gen physical therapist, this has always been for them.
Mamá y papá, everything I am is because of your oraciones, amor, and belief in me. Gracias por todo. ❤️✨
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[first generation, Latino, Latina, Hispanic, parents, proud parents, doctor, physical therapist]
#firstgendoctor #doctorofphysicaltherapy #firstgengraduate #physicaltherapist #latinadoctor
07 Jul 2026
Before a studio reformer, there was a hospital bed.
Joseph Pilates built his method during WWI for injured, recovering, and differently-abled bodies.
So, when my neuro patients lit up at Pilates but froze at the thought of a reformer, I used our clinic’s Total Gym squat machine and got creative.
Amy (SCI), Nisha (Stroke), and Cierra (SCI) proved what happens when you prioritize Pilates principles over perfect equipment.
📌 SAVE these activities for your next neuro treatment session!
✈️ SHARE with a healthcare professional or studio who needs more adaptive ideas!
Pilates was always meant for every•body 💛
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Not medical advice. Concepts based on Doctorate in Physical Therapy background, neuro clinical training, and progressing comprehensive Pilates certification ◡̈
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#neuropilates #neurorehabilitation #pilates #spinalcordinjury #strokerecovery physicaltherapy physical therapist neurorehab adaptive pilates
05 Aug 2026
Ten months ago, a fall from a balcony left Luca with an incomplete spinal cord injury. A former high school football player and soon-to-be college freshman, everything changed in an instant.
Since then, through consistent effort, faith, and the support of his community, Luca has regained significant movement and he shows up every day.
@otwithgrace and I, alongside the entire @sperorehabcentral team, consider it a privilege to work with him in therapy. His mindset, work ethic, and progress have been incredible to witness.
This video captures only a glimpse of the hours of rehab, creativity, and intensity that go into every PT and OT session but it reflects just how far he’s come.
Luca:
“Being partially paralyzed can seem like it would put your life on hold, but I saw it as a chance to grow, not only as a person but in my faith. God has shown me the power of prayer and what putting my trust in Him can do. This injury has truly put life into perspective and taught me how to appreciate everything it has to offer.”
#SpinalCordInjury #NeuroRehab #SperoRehab #RehabJourney #neurorehabilitation #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy
21 Apr 2025
Halloween Week in Outpatient Neuro @sperorehabcentral : Justin Bieber @lilbieber guest 🎃
Two high-energy boxing activities to challenge dynamic balance and coordination:
1️⃣ Blaze Pod Reactive Boxing (Spinal Cord Injury client):
•Tapping color-coded @blazepod targets (red on the right hand, blue on the left hand) paired with cross-body and forward punches toward color-matched mitts
•To drive upper-body agility, reactive visual-motor response, and rapid weight-shifting.
2️⃣ Lateral Duck-Under & Punch Combo (Parkinson’s Disease client):
•Functional sit-to-stand transitions, squatting under target, and lateral reaching punches
•To challenge axial rotation, dynamic balance, and dual-task motor planning.
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#physicaltherapy #neuro #spinalcordinjury #parkinsonsdisease #balance
30 Oct 2026
In honor of PT month, we’re celebrating all that they do, because it’s not only about the physical here at Spero Central.
We are grateful to have them! ❤️❤️
22 Oct 2026
Priming the nervous system before walking! 🧠⚡️
Starting with developmental positions (crawling/tall kneeling) + @blazepod to activate proximal control and core stability before stepping!
Then straight into high-intensity gait training pushing a weighted cart with added resistance.
Tu puedes! ¡Dale, dale, dale! 🙌🏽
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#physicaltherapy #neurological #spinalcordinjury #neurorehab #spinalcordinjuryrecovery BlazePods GaitTraining
18 Oct 2026
We are celebrating our leader @ptwithdrea today!!! She is the perfect example of a compassionate and fearless leader/mentor/friend! She keeps Spero Central together and we love her so much! ❤️
15 Oct 2026
From a small casita in a border city to a Doctorate in Physical Therapy 🇲🇽🤍
We don’t just carry degrees ~ we carry the sacrifices of our families, the advocacy for our Spanish-speaking patients and the responsibility to open doors for those coming next.
To every first-gen professional, healthcare worker, or border-town kid navigating spaces that weren’t originally built for us: your story, your roots, and your language matter.
You belong in these spaces & you are more than deserving of every room you enter.
Latina in every lifetime ♡
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#firstgen #hispanicheritagemonth #firstgendoctor #latinadoctor #doctorofphysicaltherapy
30 Sep 2026
Everyone deserves a safe space to move! ◡̈
Huge thanks to our participants, community volunteers, our partner adaptive programs & @rollingwiththehomies_atx @achilles.austin , our photographer @kinetra.wear , @kvuenews , @sperorehabcentral staff/therapists, @txstatept & @specialolympics.ut volunteers, and @thriveaustin for a safe place to have the event & everyone who shared our event online!
Extra love to @reizadaptivefitness2023 and @allinmobilefitness for having the biggest hearts of servitude & ALL of our participants that felt safe and welcome to join ♡
Couldn’t make it? Join us for our Fall Fest edition on October 31st (AM)! 🍂 Details coming soon!
DM or email us with any inquiries. We want everyone to feel comfortable joining! & would love to connect with other programs that serve the community in adaptive or inclusive ways or support groups around the Austin areas!
HEART IS SO FULL! ♡
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#adaptivefitness #austincommunity #inclusivefitness #adaptive #adaptiveathlete
27 Sep 2026
Getting my parents to workout so they live forever ♡ It’s tough to “workout” sometimes when life can be tiresome, but if we just move our bodies everyday (however you can) that is what matters.
Exercises in this video:
1. Assisted Squats
2. Neutral & Mid Trap Row
3. Bicep Curls
4. Chest Press (Wide & Neutral)
5. Tricep Extensions
6. Assisted Lunges to high knee
🔗 Strap link: Grab the exact suspension strap we used in my bio via Amazon!
Tap save & share this with someone who needs simple home workout inspo!
#homeworkouts #physicaltherapist #parents #trx #workout
24 Sep 2026
Neuro nerds, this one’s for you 🧠💙
Jacob and I got to guest lecture together for Texas State’s DPT program this summer, and it reminded us all over again why we love neuro.
We hosted an intervention-based lab covering spinal cord injury, stroke, and brain injury, with real clients from the clinic. BIG thanks to them for spending time with us & the students ♡ & for our lab assistants Kassidy, Kendall and Norman ◡̈
Being focused on the interventions that matter to the patient, and using all the tools in your toolbox to make it functional & specific ~ are the most important parts!
Swipe through for 6 intervention topics we covered in lab ◡̈
Want the full free PDF with more detail on each one?
Comment “Neuro” below and I’ll send it your way!
*full transparency ~ this is my first time using @manychat for this, so bear with me if it doesn’t flow well!
Any follow-up questions? Send me a DM!
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#neurorehab #vestibularrehab #neuropt #dptstudent #physicaltherapy strokerehab spinalcordinjury neuroplasticity highintensitytraining
07 Sep 2026
What a summer of high-intensity gait training looks like ☀️
At the start of the summer, he was walking with forearm crutches. Today, he’s primarily using 1 cane for community ambulation and taking A LOT of steps without therapist hands-on support.
How we pushed his gait with High-Intensity Gait Training:
- Reducing physical assistance: Giving the body room to make errors and self-correct.
- Outdoor & variable terrain training: Taking sessions outside to build real-world confidence.
- High volume & progressive challenge: Moving systematically from bilateral support down to single-point navigation.
- Dual-Task & Dynamic Disturbances: Incorporating head turns, speed adjustments, and task variation.
What a journey it’s been! It takes a village.
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#sci #spinalcordinjury #physicaltherapist #neurorehab #physicaltherapy gait training high intensity gait training neuroplasticity error based learning neuro rehabilitation occupational therapist
21 Sep 2026
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