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Dr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy for the modern athlete


Jul 2, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: The Injury Advice That's Outdated

Stop icing your pain so much...

The PT Handbook: The Injury Advice That's Outdated

Jun 18, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: The Biggest Myth About Back Pain

Just because it hurts doesn't mean you're causing damage.

The PT Handbook: The Biggest Myth About Back Pain

Jun 4, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: The #1 Sign You’re Doing Too Much

How to know when to back off of training...

The PT Handbook: The #1 Sign You’re Doing Too Much

May 21, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Rest Isn’t Fixing Your Pain

Resting is terrible advice for an injury...

The PT Handbook: Why Rest Isn’t Fixing Your Pain

May 7, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Deadlifts Don’t Hurt Your Back (And What Actually Does)

No, deadlifts aren't bad for your back.

The PT Handbook: Why Deadlifts Don’t Hurt Your Back (And What Actually Does)

Apr 28, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Your Knee Hurts When You Squat (And What To Do)

It’s not what you think and it’s fixable.

The PT Handbook: Why Your Knee Hurts When You Squat (And What To Do)

Apr 9, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Your Injury Keeps Coming Back

It’s not because your body is fragile..

The PT Handbook: Why Your Injury Keeps Coming Back

Mar 26, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Stretching Isn’t Fixing Your Tightness (Here’s Why)

It’s not a flexibility problem.

Stretching Isn’t Fixing Your Tightness (Here’s Why)

Mar 12, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Should You Train Through Pain? A Physical Therapist’s Rule

Most active people get this wrong. Here’s how to know when to push and when to stop.

Should You Train Through Pain? A Physical Therapist’s Rule

Feb 26, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

Sore...or Actually Injured?

One small difference tells you everything. Most people miss it.

Sore...or Actually Injured?

Feb 12, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Rest Days Aren’t Making You Weak

Rest days make you STRONGER!

The PT Handbook: Why Rest Days Aren’t Making You Weak

Jan 29, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: The Biggest Mistake Active People Make

Stop doing this one thing....

The PT Handbook: The Biggest Mistake Active People Make

Jan 15, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: 3 New Year's Resolutions from a Physical Therapist

More tips for the new year :)

The PT Handbook: 3 New Year's Resolutions from a Physical Therapist

Jan 1, 2026

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail

It's that time....

The PT Handbook: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Dec 18, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: These 7 Gym Habits Are Slowly Injuring You

Stop doing these!

The PT Handbook: These 7 Gym Habits Are Slowly Injuring You

Dec 4, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: 10 Things Physical Therapist's Wish You Would Stop Doing

Prevent injuries and boost performance...

The PT Handbook: 10 Things Physical Therapist's Wish You Would Stop Doing

Nov 20, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: The 5 BIGGEST Gym Myths

These myths are keeping you injured...

The PT Handbook: The 5 BIGGEST Gym Myths

Nov 6, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: You’re Recovering Wrong

Recovery made easy...

The PT Handbook: You’re Recovering Wrong

Oct 23, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: How to Fix That "Lingering Ache"

Recover smarter...

The PT Handbook: How to Fix That "Lingering Ache"

Oct 9, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: When Back Pain Strikes....

Rethink your back pain

The PT Handbook: When Back Pain Strikes....

Sep 25, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Back Pain? Don't Fall for These Myths

Epidemic of Back Pain

The PT Handbook: Back Pain? Don't Fall for These Myths

Sep 14, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: 🚨 Special Announcement: Free PT Screenings This Week

Free Injury Screenings in Naperville!

The PT Handbook: 🚨 Special Announcement: Free PT Screenings This Week

Sep 11, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Why Resting Too Much Can Make Injuries Worse

No Rest Days

The PT Handbook: Why Resting Too Much Can Make Injuries Worse

Aug 28, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Ice or Heat? Stop Guessing and Do This Instead

Do You Prefer Ice or Heat?

The PT Handbook: Ice or Heat? Stop Guessing and Do This Instead

Aug 14, 2025

byDr. Gerry Robles PT, DPT

The PT Handbook: Top 5 Travel PT Essentials for Staying Pain-Free on the Go

Simple tips to stay pain-free while traveling...

The PT Handbook: Top 5 Travel PT Essentials for Staying Pain-Free on the Go
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