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Is This Just How Rehab Works?

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:02:46 GMT

“Every time I go to PT, my therapist is juggling two or three other patients. I get maybe 10 minutes of actual attention, and then I’m left doing exercises I could’ve Googled. I don’t feel seen as an athlete — just another time slot. Is this just how rehab works?”

Unfortunately, I’ve come across comments like this countless times in my nearly decade-long…

Thank You for Being a Part of My 2025

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:02:52 GMT

Seasons Greetings!!

As we wrap up 2025, I’ve been reflecting on just how much has happened this year—and how many of those moments I got to share with you.

This year brought a lot of ch…

Ep. 14- Overcoming a Marriage That Nearly Broke Her, Finding Identity After Divorce, Redefining Strength as a Mom, and Becoming a Pro Bodybuilder with Maida Zamora

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:31 GMT

This one is gonna hit different. Check out the latest Daily Dose of Divya Podcast where we dive into one of the more meaningful aspects of a bodybuilding— channeling pain and trauma into something POWERFUL. Maida gets into the details of how being in a mentally/emotionally abusive marriage crushed her identity and how she picked up the broken pieces of herself, clung to her faith, and found new strength in bodybuilding. She reveals how much this path means to her and how it allowed her to show up as a stronger, better and more resilient version of herself for her children and for others in similar situations.

Ep. 13- Fighting for a Dream: A Look into the MMA Grind with Joy Sheppard "The Navajo Ninja"

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:02:18 GMT

MMA fighter Joy Sheppard sits down with Divya to talk about chasing greatness and staying grounded in the process.

Ep. 12- NPC West Texas Showdown Recap with Jennifer Sedia IFBB Pro & Coach

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:01:53 GMT

In this episode of Daily Dose of Divya, I’m joined by show sponsor, IFBB Pro and Coach Jennifer Sedia, to recap the 2025 NPC West Texas Showdown!

Upcoming Premium Content: Video Guides

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:28:54 GMT

Just a quick heads-up for all my premium subscribers:

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be rolling out a series of exclusive, guided trainings and resources on strength training and rehab. These will be practical, actionable, and no-fluff—designed to give you a deeper understanding of what actually matters when it comes to training with purpose.

Vitals are Vital

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 17:35:11 GMT

You would expect a physical therapist to talk about the importance of strength, mobility, cardiovascular endurance, and the overall health benefits of daily movement.
But would you expect a PT to talk about the importance of taking your vitals and getting regular bloodwork?

Personally, I think if we aren’t talking to our patients about this, we’re missing…

🏋️‍♀️ What Is Hybrid Rehab?

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:35 GMT

If you’ve ever paused your training, scaled back your workouts, or skipped social events because of pain—you’re not alone. Despite what all the body bullet-proofing social media gurus may say… injuries happen. They are a part of being an active adult and athlete.

But here’s the thing:
Injury rehab doesn’t have to mean stopping everything.

For many of my c…

Midday Mobility Routine

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:59:16 GMT

Take a moment to check in with your body today.

Ask yourself:

What has your morning been like?

What have you eaten today? Did you remember to eat? Have you had any water?

How soundly did you sleep last night?

How stressful are your surroundings right now? (Whether it’s dealing with family or your co-workers.)

Is your day going pretty much according to schedule?

Now ask yourself how your body feels. Are you tired? Stiff? Achey? Dealing with a new/old injury/pain?

Getting a baseline of where you are is of utmost importance before jumping into any exercise regimen. This routine is not a prescription for physical therapy or movement. These are suggestions for breaking up with monotony of the daily routine without a huge commitment in a) having to get to the gym or b) having fancy equipment. This is not a “no pain, no gain” situation, do not work through pain. This is a movement snack for your body.

🩺 What to Expect in Your First Evaluation with Me

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:26 GMT

If you’ve worked with a physical therapist before, your first session probably looked like this:
a back and forth with the front desk about an insurance mix up, a few quick questions with your PT , a rushed assessment, a printed handout of basic exercises, and you were out the door.

That’s not how I operate.

Summer’s Busy—Your Rehab Doesn’t Have to Be on Hold

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:12 GMT

Ep. 11- Pelvic Health PT, Pilates in PT, and Creating Unique and Impactful Treatment Environments

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:02:55 GMT

Join us as we sit an talk with Dr. Victoria Campbell DPT, owner of Total Balance Therapy in Crossville, Tennessee, where they focus on pelvic health, pilates and creating truly patient centered experience for all ages and stages. Check out their website to learn more!

https://www.totalbalancetherapy.com/

Your Spine is NOT Made of Glass

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:02:37 GMT

Core strength. Lifting with your legs. Not rounding your spine when lifting.
What do all of these pieces of seemingly well-meaning advice have in common?
They’re often given to those with back pain or injury as a means of preventing further injury.

However, spinal neutrality and core strength have little to do with injury prevention, based on our current u…

Another Welcome and Introduction

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:32:21 GMT

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to be a vendor at a local health expo in Lubbock, TX. I must have talked to more new faces in those five hours than I have in the last month! It was a fast-paced frenzy, but I want to welcome all of you who signed up for this newsletter that day.

I’m Divya of Dr. Divya DPT — surprise! :) I’m a physical therapist and pe…

Episode 10- Marine Infantryman, Wildland Firefighter and EMS Pilot talks functional fitness and BJJ

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 19 May 2025 10:02:15 GMT

If you've ever wondered what it takes to do these jobs or stay fit for these jobs, Matt Buckles breaks it down for us on this episode. Oh and he's my husband. Purr <3

Ep 9- Cultural Cuisine CAN be a part of your DIET PLAN

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Fri, 16 May 2025 10:02:40 GMT

Your cultural food is not inherently unhealthy. Learning to strike a balance between what you're used to eating and how you need to eat for weight loss or body composition is a learned skill.

Ep 8- Top 10 Ms. Olympia & IFBB Pro Jennifer Sedia

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Mon, 12 May 2025 10:01:09 GMT

Overcoming personal challenges to win big is something Jennifer Sedia knows all too well. She gets into what it takes to compete at the Olympia level in the most muscular female division and how she manages the challenges of prep and post prep with her current clients. We also dive into how she transitioned to full time entrepreneur! You don’t want to miss this episode.

Mobility Routine for Desk Workers

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Thu, 08 May 2025 10:02:35 GMT

If you’ve been stuck in one position while working today, give your body a movement snack! It won’t even take a full 15 minutes. Try this mobility routine out for free. If you try and and love it, let me know! Don’t push through pain. These movements should all be quite gentle!!

Neck CAR

Perform 10 repetitions clockwise, followed by 10 repetitions counter…

Do I NEED to warm up?

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Wed, 07 May 2025 10:02:18 GMT

My possibly controversial take on using mobility drills and cardio equipment to warm up for strength and hypertrophy training.

The Uncomfortable Reality of Stress Management

Dr. Divya Abraham PT DPT CSCS — Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:45 GMT

Stress management is an undeniable component of the biopsychosocial model of healthcare. When it comes to lifestyle management, especially when addressing chronic illness management or prevention, stress management is critical. I fear that the common tips and tricks social media pop-health gurus regurgitate often make stress management sound like a self-care band-aid rather than addressing root causes of stress. On the other side of that coin, I often run into healthcare professionals that see the root causes and put blame exclusively on government institutions/authorities and our historical failures as a society.

I find neither of these methods all that helpful.

Yes, leaders should not go out of their way to make life harder for the people that they lead. However, using this as an exclusive avenue for blame, creates an external locus of control that simply does not empower people dealing with life altering stresses today.

While mindfulness, medication, breathing techniques, exercise, sleep and talk therapy all have their place in the role of mental and physical health, there are still many “controllables” that don’t get discussed enough.

That’s what this article is about— identifying the stresses and sufferings of life that we can address as individuals and as small groups of people.