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Natalie Sampson

PT, DPT, CNP

Natalie Sampson is a physical therapist and fitness educator. She is passionate about fitness and enjoys HIIT (high intensity interval training), biking, yoga, pilates, and golf. Natalie earned a BS in exercise science and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Southern California and specializes in orthopedics. Natalie is also a Certified Neurac Practitioner, and a Pilates for rehabilitation educator. Natalie has been practicing for nearly 2 decades and has combined her passion for fitness with her expertise in orthopedic physical therapy while owning and operating her outpatient physical therapy practice and wellness center in Southern California.

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By Caroline Juster

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The Pretzel Stretch Eases Tension in Your Glutes and Back

Fitness

By Kim Grundy, PT

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The 7 Worst Exercises for Joint Health and What to Do Instead

Fitness

By Tiffany Curtis

Physical therapist aiding patient sitting on blue yoga ball in room full of exercise equipment, as an example of pelvic floor physical therapy

What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy? Here's How to Tell if It's Right for You

Health

By Rozalynn S. Frazier, CPT

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5 Tips to Create a Fitness Routine That Supports Your Mental and Emotional Health

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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The 6 Best Lower-Body Strength-Training Variations for Plus-Sized Exercisers

Fitness

By Tiffany Curtis

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Your 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Reduce Back Pain

Health

By Greg Presto, CPT

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The 5 Best Supplements for Muscle Growth, According to Strength Coaches

Fitness

By Brittany Hammond, CPT

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The 10 Best Arm Exercises for Beginners, According to a Trainer

Fitness

By Caroline Juster

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How Certain Exercises Can Ease Joint Pain for People With Obesity and 4 Strength-Training Tips to Try

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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Want to Age Well? Do These 10 Stretches Every Day for Better Posture

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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6 Pregnancy-Safe Core Exercises to Help Prevent Diastasis Recti

Fitness

By Lauren Bedosky

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The 5 Best Under-Desk Treadmills of 2022, According to a Physical Therapist

Fitness

By Lauren Bedosky

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Improve Strength, Mobility and Balance With Bulgarian Split Squats

Fitness

By Kim Grundy, PT

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How to Do the Serratus Wall Slide for Better Overhead Shoulder Mobility

Fitness

By Greg Presto, CPT

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The Butt Kick Exercise Is the One Warm-Up Move That’s Also Serious Cardio

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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How to Do a Deadlift, Arguably the Single Best Exercise of All Time

Fitness

By Amanda Capritto

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Can't Do Child's Pose? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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Why Muscle Recovery Worsens With Age, and What to Do About It

Fitness

By Kim Grundy, PT

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A 10-Minute Core-Strengthening Workout That's Safe With Diastasis Recti

Fitness

By Amy Marturana Winderl

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The 6 Best Mobility Exercises for Beginners

Fitness

By Jessica Migala

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The 31-Day Kickstart Plan to Touch Your Toes

Fitness

By Jaime Osnato

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This 20-Minute Lower Ab Workout Will Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

Fitness

By Molly Triffin

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9 Popular Workout Recovery Tricks That Don't Actually Work

Fitness

By Jaime Osnato

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Can’t Do the Splits? Here’s What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Fitness

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