Do you consistently feel underwhelmed when you scroll through Instagram? Maybe your daily foray through your feed of Instagram Reels and hashtags is getting a bit repetitive. (I mean how many different ways can a person film themselves doing a squat, seriously?.) Or, maybe you’re just finding yourself a little short-handed on scrollable content. Either way, it may be time to spice up your Insta experience with some inspirational (and sometimes educational) physio goodness by following some of these top physical therapy Instagram accounts.
For Sports Performance and Exercise
The Prehab Guys
If you’re interested in watching some exercise variation demos, check out The Prehab Guys! They post a variety of high- and low-intensity exercises. Plus, every post is paired with a detailed description that explains the science behind the movement.
The Barbell Physio
The Barbell Physio frequently posts high-intensity athletic exercise demonstrations. These demonstrations are chock full of injury prevention advice and aim to correct common conditioning mistakes.
Chris Butler Sports PT
Chris Butler, MPT, CSCS, creates clear and easy-to-follow reels of sports medicine-related exercises and rehabilitation protocols to help PTs think outside the box and keep their athletes and orthopedic patients engaged.
Mike Reinold
Mike Reinold, DPT, ATC, C-PS, has been a well-known name in the sports medicine world for quite some time. He has a full suite of research, mentorship, and continuing education material geared specifically to sports medicine and orthopedic practice—all of which he shares on Instagram to make this material easy to access and consume.
For Pediatrics
Kinactive Kids
Emily Heisey, PT, DPT, is a pediatric PT hosting an Instagram account specific for rehab therapists in pediatric practice and for parents of children who may see a pediatric PT or OT. Her content offers creative at-home and clinical ideas for treating kiddos. For example, she regularly posts guides like picking the right pair of shoes for new walkers or reels explaining some of the pitfalls of baby equipment—like bouncers and walkers.
Tots on Target
Dr. Allison Mell, DPT, is another pediatric PT with a great Insta account. She regularly posts funny and relevant content that therapists and parents alike can relate to. And who can’t help but melt watching her videos of little ones learning to roll, crawl, and reach for those developmental milestones?
For Morale Boosts
Instride Physical Therapy
If you’re ever in need of a motivational boost, check out Instride Physical Therapy’s Instagram account. Instride’s PTs frequently work with amputee patients, and their account features videos of patients performing various exercises with their prosthetics. Few things beat watching people overcome immense challenges!
I Heart Physical Therapy
Looking for a good laugh or heartwarming joke to poke fun at the struggles and triumphs many PTs experience every day? This account is chock full of amusing physical therapy memes. A handful of these jokes are geared toward students, too, but they remain relatable to the broader rehab audience as every PT was a student at one time or another.
For Examples of Good Branding
Dr. Kari Elste
Dr. Kari Elste, PT, DPT, has doubled down on marketing her PT niche: rock climbing-specific conditioning, prehab, and rehab. Her Instagram posts kick up visual interest with stunning scenic pictures (typically with rock climbers!), which usually contain well-explained exercise demonstrations.
PT Solutions
Want to see a physical therapy Instagram account with some branding in action? Check out the PT Solutions Instagram. All of these posts are visually appealing and brand-consistent—right down to the distinct blue hue, which shows up in nearly every image—and the account is pretty fun to look through!
For Travel
The Traveling Traveler
Okay, she is not a PT, but Julia Kuhn, MS CCC-SLP, has an outstanding Instagram account and accompanying material for any rehab therapist looking to travel for work. She regularly posts fun, easy-to-read tips alongside relatable reels for any therapist looking for a traveling mentor.
Skip and Jazz
For any PTs who have a serious case of wanderlust—or maybe wish they did—look to Skip Johnson, DPT, and Jazz Johnson, MBA. This married couple has chronicled their metamorphosis from the nine-to-five grind to travel therapy—and beyond. Along the way, their Instagram account shares inspiration and tips for travel PTs.
Travel Therapy Mentor
Another married travel power couple with a great Instagram feed is Whitney Eakin and Jared Casazza—two PTs who have traveled to all 50 states. In addition to sharing encouraging and educational posts on travel PT, the two also provide resources in the realm of finance and taxes—two important factors for successful work as a traveling therapist.
For Education
JP Gloria, DPT
Dr. JP Gloria, PT, DPT, uses his Instagram account to perform gait analyses on various runners (via recorded video). He includes visual overlays—and occasional voiceovers—to explain his analyses. It’s definitely worth a peek if you’re interested in observing running gaits!
Modern Manual Therapy
The Modern Manual Therapy Instagram account is run by Erson Religioso, DPT, MS, MTC, Cert. MDT, CFC, CSCS, FMS, FMT, FAAOMPT. If that long list of credentials didn’t catch your attention, know that he publishes a grab bag of thought-provoking posts that encourage PTs to noodle about topics like patient education and the nature of pain.
APTA
What would a post about physical therapy Instagram accounts be without mention of the APTA’s feed? From quotes and pictures from APTA members to advocacy updates to the occasional inspirational video or captioned picture, the APTA’s Instagram account covers the gamut of industry news and events.
WebPT
We’d be remiss not to add WebPT’s own Instagram account to this list! We post images from the blog posts that we publish along with links to our articles. Whether you’re interested in learning about compliance or the ins and outs of running a business, we have a blog for that!
Are there any physical therapy Instagram accounts you can’t live without? Leave a comment below, and tell us about your favorite. Happy scrolling!
