In the world of physical therapy, there’s a crucial distinction between being proactive and reacting in treatments. While both approaches have their place, understanding the power of proactivity can significantly enhance your recovery journey. Understanding Proactive vs Reactive approach - Proactive physical therapy involves taking preemptive measures to prevent injuries, manage conditions, and optimize overall … Continue reading The Power of Proactivity: Why being proactive in physical therapy matters→
Everyone knows that athletes, particularly overhead athletes, require the body to withstand tremendous demands. Most people think of overhead athletics and think of solely taking care of the arm. Getting deeper, thinking of the shoulder and the elbow. This ties into my favorite line, “Arm Care is more than just the arm”. Today I'm sharing … Continue reading The Role of the Spine in Overhead Athletes→
Discomfort in some form is inherent in sport and physical pursuits. We are not strangers to exercise-induced soreness, but at what point does the crossover occur between training through discomfort of soft tissue injuries and pushing into injury? As a performance physical therapist, it is always my goal to keep runners running - in the … Continue reading Red light, Green light – Differentiating Bone from Soft Tissue Injuries→
How do we outdrive our friends off of the tee box? Master the sequence. Period. That is your answer but continue reading. What I can say, I am a medical professional who has been lucky to work with a ton of golfers and am very passionate about the sport. It is important to clarify, however, … Continue reading Hitting Bombs through Performance Physical Therapy→
Cold weather and limited daylight hours don’t just make winter feel longer - they can actually have a significant effect on our mood and ability to complete day to day activities. Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is the medical term for the “winter blues” or “seasonal depression” and affects many people across the country, especially … Continue reading Winter blues? Exercises can help!→
With the CrossFit open quickly approaching, many interested parties may be wondering what workouts will be prescribed or how to best train for the upcoming event. The Key to the CrossFit open is simple: throughout these next month, incorporate variability into your exercise routine can be a game-changer. Beyond the physical benefits of ‘keeping the … Continue reading The Key to the CrossFit Open→
Within the world of healthcare, too often there is an emphasis on the diagnosis and treating an individual as a “patient” rather than a person. While a diagnosis may lead to the proper course of treatment the human aspect of patient-centered care is lost in this approach. This is why we emphasize the importance and … Continue reading Pain, Diagnosis, and a Healthcare Ally→
In its most simplified definition, CrossFit is constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements. While the benefits of CrossFit are many, it does not come without its fair share of physical challenges. CrossFit paired with physical therapy is something that cannot be overlooked as one begins (or looks to extend) their fitness journey! CrossFit is known for … Continue reading CrossFit paired with Physical Therapy→
Rating of Perceived Exertion or RPE is a system for measuring training intensity in athletics. Whether you like to lift weights, participate in yoga, or run, you have some days that are intended to be easy days and some that are supposed to be harder. As runners, it’s common to get caught up in pace … Continue reading What is RPE and why should I use it in my training?→
Have you ever heard someone say their “hips are out of place” or their “neck needs to be adjusted”? What does this mean…and when we go to a trained healthcare provider to get a spinal manipulation or HVLAT are we actually re-aligning bones? The short answer…no. While we may hear or feel a “crack” or … Continue reading Cracks, Pops and Bone Re-alignment→
