FITLETE Radio | A Personal Training News and Fitness Industry Q&A Show Coach’s Spotlight: Meet Dr. Becky Rucker| S2:Ep4
Aug 8, 2025
Dr. Becky Rucker, a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and owner of Physio Performance, shares her expertise in helping clients train safely around pain. She discusses the misconception that muscle tightness means it needs stretching, revealing it's often a sign of weakness. Becky emphasizes goal-setting for clients with multiple pain targets and the importance of modifying exercises for individual needs. Plus, she highlights how technology, like iPhone video feedback, enhances coaching by providing visual cues to improve movement awareness.
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Clinic Bridges Therapy And Strength Training
- Dr. Becky Rucker runs Physio Performance combining physical therapy and progressive strength classes for all levels.
- They emphasize movement analysis and progress clients from foundational work to high-level barbell and kettlebell training.
Massage Oil Mixup Becomes Running Joke
- Becky accidentally used potpourri oil as massage oil on her husband's back early in their relationship and hid the mistake for a year.
- They still laugh about it, and the story humanizes her and her coaching persona.
Train Around Pain, Don't Stop
- Train around painful joints by reducing range, choosing alternative exercises, or using isometric holds to keep loading safely.
- Strengthen nearby regions and maintain overall progress instead of stopping all training due to pain.