Clinic Owner

Dr. Traci Smiley, DPT

Articles, patient education, and treatment insights

Traci is a licensed physical therapist and owner of Calibration Physical Therapy, serving the Kansas City metro area. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist with advanced training in manual therapy and strength conditioning, she helps individuals overcome pain and get back to doing what they love.

Latest Articles

04/09/2026 Patient Education

Rotator Cuff Pain: Symptoms, Causes & Physical Therapy Treatment

Rotator cuff pain can cause shoulder discomfort during lifting, reaching, or sleep. Learn common symptoms, causes, and how PT can help.

04/07/2026 Patient Education

Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Lift My Arm?

Shoulder pain when lifting your arm is often caused by rotator cuff irritation or movement problems. Learn why it happens and how PT helps.

04/02/2026 Patient Education

What is Piriformis Syndrome? How Physical Therapy Helps

Piriformis syndrome can cause deep buttock pain and sciatica-like symptoms. Learn how it develops, behaves during activity, and how PT helps.

04/01/2026 Patient Education

What is a Herniated Disc? How PT Helps

Learn what a herniated disc is, what symptoms feel like, and how physical therapy helps relieve pain and restore normal movement.

03/27/2026 Pain Management

Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms & How PT Helps

Learn the common causes of neck pain, how symptoms develop, and how physical therapy helps restore movement and reduce pain.

03/25/2026 Patient Education

Orthopedic Physical Therapy: What It Is and How It Helps

Learn what orthopedic physical therapy is and how it helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore strength after injury or surgery.