As the sun returns and the days grow longer, the Pacific Northwest transforms into a playground for outdoor adventure. Whether you’re hitting the hiking trails of the Cascades, backpacking through the Olympic National Park, kayaking on Lake Washington, cycling around Bainbridge Island, or simply enjoying long walks on our beautiful coastal beaches, now is the time to prepare your body for the active months ahead.

After a long winter, many of us are eager to jump back into our favorite summer activities—but it’s important to ensure your body is ready for the demands of movement and exploration. If you’ve been putting off addressing aches, pains, or lingering injuries—especially in your lower extremities or spine—physical therapy can help you resolve these issues before they interfere with your plans.

Our therapists specialize in helping you move better and feel stronger. From customized strength and mobility programs to hands-on treatment for joint or muscular discomfort, we work with you to create a plan tailored to your summer goals—whether that’s summiting Mt. Rainier or comfortably gardening in your backyard.

Let us help you build the foundation for a safe, active, and pain-free season. It’s time to get Adventure-Ready—for all the beautiful Pacific Northwest has to offer!

Sam Kidder, PT, DPT

Say hello to Sam! One of our talented physical therapists with a deep passion for helping runners and active individuals get back to doing what they love.

Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, Sam brings a wealth of experience as both a former NCAA Division I athlete and a clinician with a specialized focus in running-related injuries and gait analysis. Her own journey through injury as a competitive runner inspired her to pursue physical therapy—and she’s been committed ever since to helping others move pain-free and with purpose.

Sam is now offering gait analysis sessions, using her background in biomechanics and running performance to assess and optimize how patients move. Whether you’re training for your next race or simply want to walk and run more comfortably, Sam’s expertise can help you get there.

Outside the clinic, you’ll likely find her logging miles on scenic routes around Seattle, checking out local coffee shops and restaurants, or planning her next weekend long run.

Interested in a gait analysis or working with Sam? Call to schedule today!

Adam, PT, DPT

Say hello to Adam! A seasoned physical therapist with a passion for orthopedic and sports rehab—and now offering custom orthotic fabrication for patients.

Adam earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2015 and brings years of experience treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. His approach blends the latest research with hands-on clinical expertise to design care plans that are tailored to each patient’s specific goals and lifestyle.

He has a particular interest in shoulder rehabilitation across the lifespan, including treating overhead athletes. He is also highly skilled in ACL reconstruction recovery, and has extensive experience supporting patients through post-operative rehab. Adam’s commitment to excellence even takes him into the operating room sometimes, where he learns from local surgeons to gain a deeper understanding of surgical procedures and enhance his rehabilitation process.

Adam is also now offering custom orthotic fabrication, helping patients improve lower extremity alignment and foot mechanics to support pain-free movement and long-term stability.

Outside of the clinic, Adam enjoys hiking and backpacking with his wife, snowboarding, playing soccer, traveling the PNW, and discovering new local breweries. He brings the same perseverance to his work that he channels on the trails—fittingly summed up in his favorite quote: “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth

Interested in custom orthotics or working with Adam? Call to schedule today!

Have you been wanting to get into gardening, but don’t have the yard space? Consider planting a potted herb garden! 
Container gardening is easy, convenient, and leaves you with a supply of beautiful fresh herbs. Almost any herb can be grown in a container, so the possibilities are endless!

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your potted herb garden is successful:

1. Be mindful of what you plant.
One of the exciting things about a potted herb garden is that you can grow as many different types of herbs as you want in the same container. However, before you start planting, be sure to do some research on the sun, water, and soil requirements of each herb. 

For example, rosemary prefers hot and dry conditions, whereas parsley requires consistent moisture. As a result, they would not get along in the same pot.

2. Choose the right container.
As long as it has good drainage, you can use almost anything as an herb container. However, it’s important to be aware that using smaller pots means you need to be extra cautious in how much you water your herbs. Too much or too little water can be especially detrimental to an herb in a small pot. 

3. Use high quality soil. 
The best way to ensure a healthy start to your container garden is by using high quality soil. Container soil should be lighter in density than traditional garden soil. You can also add organic matter, like perlite or peat moss, to the mixture to improve drainage and moisture retention.

We hope you’re feeling ready to get started on your potted herb garden this season. Remember to have fun and good luck!

Our purpose at Prevail Physical Therapy is to leave a greater impact on the community around us. In order to achieve our goal we want to change as many lives as possible as we become a beacon of positivity in our community.