Exercise after PT. A return to training. A place to start.
Know where to start.
Build toward what you love.
Finished physical therapy, taken time away from exercise, or finding your usual workouts harder to get into? Movement Mentor helps active adults find a manageable starting point and build from there.
Created by a physical therapist and strength coach. Self-directed exercise education.
Who this is for
Ready to exercise.
Unsure how to begin.
You want to stay active. You need a practical way to bridge the gap between what you can do now and what you want to get back to.
You're wrapping up PT.
You've finished care or are transitioning out with your provider's guidance. You want more structure for continuing exercise independently.
You're getting back into it.
An injury, a busy season, or time away changed your routine. Your old workout may feel like a big jump from where you are today.
Your usual routine needs adjusting.
Minor aches or stiffness have you second-guessing exercise. You want options for building your strength and movement confidence.
Low Back
Starting Point Tool
A self-directed exercise tool being developed for active adults who want a structured starting point for low-back, hip, and lower-body exercise.
The planned experience uses your answers about simple movement activities to suggest exercise options, with progress checks to help you revisit your starting point.
- Questions about back and hip movement, squatting, and balance
- A six-exercise starting program based on your responses
- Exercise demonstrations and difficulty options
- A two-week check-in that revisits your original movement questions
Inside the planned tool
Start. Practice. Check in.
Explore your starting point.
Answer safety questions, then follow simple movement activities and describe how they feel and what you can do.
Follow your exercise options.
Use the suggested starting program and demonstrations to practice mobility, strength, and control at an appropriate difficulty.
Revisit it in two weeks.
Repeat the original questions to see what's changed and explore whether to maintain or adjust your exercise options.
Community feedback
Clearer options.
More confidence moving.
Summaries paraphrased from feedback on the original Movement Mentor website. These describe previous experiences with Gabe and Movement Mentor, not the upcoming Low Back Starting Point Tool.
Steven G
After an ankle sprain, Steven found clearer exercise options and felt more prepared and confident returning to activity.
Mike L
Mike used simple movement strategies that fit his workday and felt more comfortable and confident moving in his duty gear.
Jazzlyn S
Jazzlyn learned to adjust exercises and progress her training, building confidence as she returned to enjoying long jump.
Robin B
Robin gained practical movement tools and felt stronger and more confident in daily activity, with less second-guessing.
Sin Limite
After a break from wrestling, Sin Limite used a clear exercise plan to build consistency and confidence returning to the mat.
Gus H
After a year of knee difficulties, Gus found more structure in his training and reported steady progress toward running and golf.
Marisa C
Marisa found the movement strategies easy to follow and fit into her schedule, helping her keep progressing with confidence.
Tony U
Tony used clear exercise cues and progressions to feel more comfortable moving during work and daily activities.
Marj L
Marj valued exercise options and progressions she could follow independently, helping her build confidence and keep running.
Meet the creator
Experience behind
the starting point.
PT, MS, DPT, OCS
Physical therapist & strength coach
Exercise education you can put into practice.
I created Movement Mentor to help active adults find an appropriate entry point for exercise, then progressively build toward the activities they enjoy.
My background as a physical therapist and strength coach informs how I explain movement, choose exercise options, and break down progressions into manageable steps.
Through Movement Mentor, I offer general movement education and self-directed exercise resources. The goal is to help you become more independent with exercise while continuing professional care when you need it.
Available now · Free resource
Start with the Hip Reset.
Explore a simple hip movement routine with a PDF guide and video walkthrough. A practical introduction to the Movement Mentor approach.
Before you begin
A few things to know.
Is Movement Mentor physical therapy?
Movement Mentor provides general movement, exercise, and training education. Although its creator is a licensed physical therapist, these self-directed resources are not individualized physical therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment.
Can I use these resources after finishing PT?
They're intended to support independent exercise, including for adults transitioning out of physical therapy. Follow your treating provider's recommendations and any activity restrictions. These resources do not replace your prescribed care.
Does the low-back tool tell me what's causing my pain?
No. The planned tool uses your responses to suggest general exercise options. It does not identify the cause of symptoms or decide whether you need medical care.
Can I buy the low-back tool now?
Not yet. The tool is in development, with a planned price of $40. Purchasing and access details will be available here once it's ready.
Do I have to start with the free Hip Reset?
No. It's an optional resource you can explore now. The upcoming low-back tool will have its own movement questions and exercise options.