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Notes from the Clinic Floor
Plain-language writing on physical therapy, recovery, and the science of getting people moving again — by Dr. Eric Spencer, DPT.
About these articles
Plain-language. Evidence-based. Written by the clinician treating you.
Most physical therapy content on the internet is either too clinical to be useful or too oversimplified to be honest. The articles here aim for the middle: written by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, grounded in current evidence, and pitched at the level of an informed patient who wants to understand what's actually happening — not a marketing summary of it.
Browse by topic below — spine and joints, vestibular and concussion, recovery and return to activity, or how the practice runs. Articles are not medical advice; for that, you'd need an evaluation. But they should give you a clearer map of what's possible and what to expect.
Topic
Spine & Joints
Low back pain. Necks that won't quiet down. Shoulders that don't lift the way they used to. Knees and hips and ankles. The machinery of movement, and how to keep it working.
Topic
Vestibular & Concussion
Dizziness that doesn't quit. Vertigo episodes triggered by rolling over in bed. Concussion symptoms that linger past the two-week window. The vestibular and concussion spaces are the most under-served corners of conservative care — and a core focus of the practice.
Topic
Recovery & Return to Activity
Post-surgical recovery, sports injury rehab, criteria-based return to activity, and the long arc of getting back to what you actually want to be doing. Less about the surgery, more about what comes after it.
Topic
Care & Practice
How physical therapy actually works in the U.S. healthcare system. What direct access means in Texas. What to expect at a first visit. How insurance, copays, and authorizations fit. The plumbing.
Your clinician
Dr. Eric Spencer, PT, DPT
Dr. Spencer is the founding clinician of Forge Physical Therapy. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is a Certified Vestibular Specialist through the Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments.
His practice is built around a simple idea: a boutique, clinician-led clinic where time, attention, and plan design are calibrated to the patient — so treatment is personal, progressive, and actually moves the needle.
Meet Dr. SpencerFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these articles?
Dr. Eric Spencer, PT, DPT, the founding clinician at Forge. If a guest contributor ever writes one, that contributor is named at the top of the article along with their credentials.
Is this medical advice?
No. The articles are educational, not diagnostic. They describe how physical therapy works, what current evidence says, and what to expect from common conditions and treatments. Personalized advice requires an evaluation — book one anytime.
Do you cite sources?
For claims that rest on specific research, yes — articles link to peer-reviewed sources where appropriate. For widely accepted clinical knowledge, we don't drown the article in citations. If you ever want the source for a specific claim, contact us and we'll send it.
How often do you publish?
Roughly once a month. We publish when we have something worth saying — not on a content calendar for its own sake.
Can I suggest an article topic?
Yes — please. If you have a question that would help to see addressed in writing, email admin@forgephysicaltherapy.com. Most of the best articles start as patient questions.
Can I share these articles?
Yes, with attribution. Quote, link, share with friends or colleagues. If you're another clinic or healthcare site and want to reproduce an article in full, contact us first.
Reading helps. Treatment helps more.
If something you've read here applies to you, book an evaluation — or call us and we'll talk through it.
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