FORGE Performance Physical Therapy
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Helping active people STAY healthy and active through every decade of life, 1-on-1 sessions with experienced Physical Therapists.
26.3 is here... 🙌
And with burpees, cleans, and thrusters, your hips and thoracic spine better be ready 🔥
Before you attack the workout, spend a few minutes opening things up so you can actually get into the positions the movements demand.
Here’s a quick prep flow we like:
✅Banded front rack stretch → helps open the shoulders so you can keep those **elbows high in the bottom of the thruster** and maintain a strong front rack for cleans
✅World’s Greatest Stretch → opens up the hips and adds some thoracic rotation
✅Med ball thoracic extension in a deep squat → a great way to train ACTIVE thoracic mobility under a light load (much more transferable than just laying on a foam roller)
✅Step-back burpee ▶️ cobra ▶️ down dog → ties everything together by opening the hips, chest, and spine while getting your body warm
Remember:
Mobility isn’t just about stretching — it’s about owning the positions you need under load 😎
Take 5 minutes, prep the right areas, and give yourself the best chance to move well when the clock starts ⏱️
Good luck in 26.3 — we’ll be this week for FREE Injury Screens so stop by and say hi!
02/26/2026
The CrossFit Open is HERE 🙌
For the next 3 weeks, we’re popping up at local gyms around Gainesville to support all you Open athletes.
📍 Where you’ll find us:
Friday, Feb 27 – 1 Hundred Fitness
Saturday, Feb 28 – North Star Fitness
Friday, Mar 6 – B3 Gym
Friday, Mar 13 – CrossFit Lead
We’ll be offering:
✅ Free injury screens
✅ Pre- & post-event recovery strategies
✅ Mid-Open rehab tweaks to keep you moving
✅ Answers to your mobility, pain, and performance questions
Whether it’s your first Open or you’re a seasoned veteran — we’ve got you.
Come say hi, get checked out, and let’s keep you in the game for all 3 weeks 💪
02/24/2026
❓ Do you have trouble with overhead lifts, kipping, or hanging movements?
❓ Does your shoulder feel stiff, unstable, or just “not right” during training?
❓ Does this sound familiar: you want help, but you’re not sure where to start?
This NEW course is for you! 🙌
⭐️ Forge Foundations: Shoulder Resilience ⭐️
…a 6-week, PT-led small-group rehab course designed to help you build stronger, more durable shoulders without stopping your training.
🗓 Starts Tuesday, March 17th
⏰ 8:15–9:00 AM
🔘Runs every Tuesday for 6 weeks
📍 Forge Performance Physical Therapy
3417 NW 97th BLVD, Gainesville, FL
Over 6 weeks, you’ll progress through:
Weeks 1–2: Mobility, banded work, and re-education
Weeks 3–4: Bodyweight and light resistance
Weeks 5–6: Controlled loading with DBs/KBs + dynamic movements
This is for you if:
✔️ You are participating in the Open and want resilient shoulders
✔️ You feel limited pressing, snatching, or hanging
✔️ You have tight shoulders while rolling in jiu jitsu
✔️ You’re returning from a shoulder injury
✔️ You want expert guidance but aren’t ready for 1-on-1 care
By the end, you’ll have:
🔥 Better mobility, strength, and control
🔥 More confidence overhead
🔥 A repeatable warm-up & accessory routine
🔥 Less stiffness, less pain, and more trust in your shoulders
This is a powerful bridge between rehab and training
Spots will be limited.
Link 👆 in bio…OR…👇 Comment “SHOULDER” for details and registration info
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02/16/2026
We’re a little late to the party, but this is still worth celebrating 🎉
Forge Performance Physical Therapy was voted 2025’s Best Physical Therapy Clinic in Gainesville in the Gainesville Sun Community Choice Awards—and we’re so grateful 🙌
Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, trust us with your care, and support our small business. This community means everything to us, and we’re honored to help you stay healthy, active, and doing what you love 🔥
Here’s to many more years of movement, strength, and resilience. 💪
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3417 NW 97th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL
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