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→
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→
We have just wrapped up our seasons a few weeks ago. Our body is tired, sore, bruised, tight, and about every other adjective a person can use to describe being worn out. However, now is the start of another season, the offseason. Now is the time that we get the opportunity to start preparing for … Continue reading The Importance of the Off Season→
It is that time of year again - later in the summer, when many people are getting excited for the brisk fall air, pumpkins, and football. Not too long, we will have a foot of that white stuff that we call snow (at least up here in the Midwest). With that, basketball season rolls around. … Continue reading Early Ankle Sprain Management→
When was the last time you looked in the mirror and were impressed by your ‘double chin’? If I had to take a guess, the answer is probably never! BUT…what if I told you how well & how long you can hold this ‘double chin’ position (for those who are familiar, the ‘chin tuck’) may … Continue reading Your double chin… why it matters!→
Let’s start off by defining “Early Sport Specialization”. According to Meyer, et al., this is defined as a child that spends at least 8 months per year playing, training, or practicing only one sport. This has been heavily debated for the last decade or so, but let’s take a deeper dive into some pros and … Continue reading Early Sport Specialization→
Many athletic movements, such as running, jumping, and cutting are inherently unstable and require neuromuscular control to maintain stability and improve performance. A system with poor neuromuscular stability cannot be controlled properly and at some point, will become unstable. Consequently, impaired ‘core’ proprioception may lead to impaired neuromuscular control of the hips, which in turn … Continue reading The Importance of Jump Training to Prevent Knee Injury→
Chronic musculoskeletal disorders are a prevalent and costly global health issue. While the “old-school” way of addressing chronic pain may have been finding exercises and activities which do not elicit any discomfort or pain, a newer form of exercise therapy focused on loading and resistance programs which temporarily (key word) aggravate a client’s symptoms has … Continue reading Should exercises be painful in the presence of chronic pain?→
We often get asked, "what's the difference in dry needling vs acupuncture?" Dry needling is a skilled technique using filiform needles to penetrate the skin &/or underlying tissues to affect change in the body structures and functions for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments and disability. Conversely, acupuncture is a part … Continue reading Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: What’s the Difference?→
