EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 1H 22M
A Thru-hiker's Dream Come True: Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT (Blaze Physio)
from Off-Trail With Dixie Podcast · host Dixie
Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and avid thru-hiker who founded Blaze Physio to help long-distance hikers overcome injuries and complete their treks. Morgan travels along major trails in her red camper van with her golden retriever, Honey, providing on-trail assessments, pre-trail conditioning, and telehealth services. Learn More About Morgan:Website: www.blazephysio.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blazephysioFacebook: www.facebook.com/blazephysioYouTube: www.YouTube.com/@blazephysio0:00 Intro2:13 What Got Morgan into PT6:25 Morgan's Backpacking/Thru-hiking Background11:46 How Blaze Physio Got Started20:52 Blaze Physio Services25:46 Most Common Injuries On Trail38:32 The Big Difference With Treating Thru-hikers vs a Regular Practice46:10 A Day In The Life54:26 Honey - everyone’s emotional support dog on the PCT57:37 Lowering Baseweight to Prevent Injury1:00:41 First Aid Worth Carrying on trail1:10:10 Hiking The PCT in a High Snow Year (2017 & 2019)1:18:54 Where to Find Blaze PhysioMusic: Tangled by Evelynn Ray https://youtu.be/vyfB_whvPJY?si=us_LsEkcnfKKfaCuIntro by Aaron Mattox
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Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and avid thru-hiker who founded Blaze Physio to help long-distance hikers overcome injuries and complete their treks. Morgan travels along major trails in her red camper van with her golden retriever, Honey, providing on-trail assessments, pre-trail conditioning, and telehealth services. Learn More About Morgan:Website: www.blazephysio.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/blazephysioFacebook: www.facebook.com/blazephysioYouTube: www.YouTube.com/@blazephysio0:00 Intro2:13 What Got Morgan into PT6:25 Morgan's Backpacking/Thru-hiking Background11:46 How Blaze Physio Got Started20:52 Blaze Physio Services25:46 Most Common Injuries On Trail38:32 The Big Difference With Treating Thru-hikers vs a Regular Practice46:10 A Day In The Life54:26 Honey - everyone’s emotional support dog on the PCT57:37 Lowering Baseweight to Prevent Injury1:00:41 First Aid Worth Carrying on trail1:10:10 Hiking The PCT in a High Snow Year (2017 & 2019)1:18:54 Where to Find Blaze PhysioMusic: Tangled by Evelynn Ray https://youtu.be/vyfB_whvPJY?si=us_LsEkcnfKKfaCuIntro by Aaron Mattox
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A Thru-hiker's Dream Come True: Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT (Blaze Physio)
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