Every year, the back-to-school season arrives with a familiar mix of excitement and exhaustion. On the surface, it looks like sharpened pencils, new shoes, classroom newsletters, and fresh calendars. Underneath, though, many families are juggling disrupted sleep, early alarms, transportation logistics, meal planning, homework expectations, after-school activities, and the emotional weight of another major transition. That is why the “back-to-school …
Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Carly Coulthart, the new sports physical therapist here at Streamline Physio. I’m excited to join a team so passionate about helping active individuals move better, perform stronger, and return to the activities they love. I grew up in Sun Prairie, WI, where sports were a central part of my life from an early age. I competed in basketball, cross country, and track in high school, with prior experience in volleyball …
Due to a series of unfortunate events, I am now responsible for my nephew’s car, a cute little 2013 Chevy Cruze that he loves very much. Not long ago, he mentioned to me that something was going on with one of the windshield wipers and that his check engine light came on. ‘No problem,’ I said. ‘That’s probably your car …
In a recent team meeting, Dr. Kari said something that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. That’s not unusual—she’s one of my biggest mentors, and a lot of what she says has shaped how I think about health, movement, and what we’re actually working toward. But this one stuck in a different way. She said: “If you have a body …
Happy April! This month we are thinking all things spring! I was inspired by the changing weather around me, changing moods of my kiddos, and the school book my daughter brought home about the Persian New Year. Together, we read “The Meaning of Nowruz” by Anahita Tamaddon and reflected on what new life and the rebirth of spring means in …
It’s a lot being a woman sometimes. It often feels like giving so much of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally to others. Whether you are a mom, a sister, a hard-working employee, or simply a member of the community, much of what a woman does goes unnoticed—not because anyone is ungrateful, but because much of the work women do is …
I recently had a patient come in to our clinic in Verona, WI. At the end of her Plan of Care asking for 5 exercises that she should continue for the rest of her life for longevity. This question really got me thinking.. Are there really only 5 exercises that I would recommend for life? Short answer, no, but I …
This month, we’re diving into the world of cardiovascular training. This is an area of health that gets a ton of slack. Let’s be real: improving your cardiovascular health can be super intimidating! We want to shine a bit of light on the various levels of cardiovascular training and some strategies to make it more accessible. Cardiovascular training is any …
Stop me if this sounds all too familiar. You wake up in the morning with those aches and pains in your joints. Or maybe you’ve been avoiding certain activities because of discomfort. Or you just turned 30 (or 35 or 40 or 50 or more) years old. Well, here’s some good news: Understanding Joint Pain First things first, let’s understand …
