Expert Advice for Ankle Injury Prevention & Recovery
Countless active people have suffered from at least one (if not multiple) sprained ankles in the past. They usually recover quite well,...
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Unlock the secrets to a healthier, more vibrant life with our informative blog, where we share expert insights and valuable tips on physical therapy, fitness, and overall well-being.
Injury Prevention for Shoulder Pain in Active People
Shoulder pain and shoulder injury can be prevented with a few simple strategies. Common diagnoses like rotator cuff tendonitis, shoulder...
Three Things Your Body Needs to Touch Your Toes or Dead Lift without Lower Back Pain
Your ability to touch your toes or bend forward comfortably is essential to life. You must do this motion, whether making your bed,...
Preventive Care for Musculoskeletal Health & Mobility Exercises
Many people suffer from aches and pains while doing their best to get and stay fit. More than 50% of Americans have musculoskeletal...
How to Improve Your Squat Depth
Squats have been a part of exercise routines for over 100 years. The original squat was reserved for bodybuilders and performed in a...
Are Your Hip Flexors Weak?
If you feel tightness along the front of your hip, it may be because your hip flexors (primarily the iliopsoas) are weak, not tight. It...
Four Reasons to Wear Foot-Shaped Shoes
Pointed or narrow shoes and high heels have been known to be uncomfortably fashionable for centuries. The popularity of these status...
Our Favorite Foot-Shaped Shoes
Strangely, we continue wearing narrow shoes that smash our toes. Can you imagine wearing gloves that bind your fingers together? Why,...
Four Things to Help Your Feet Other than Exercise
We can do many things to help our feet other than stretch and strengthen them. Here are a few of the favorites our foot specialist, Dr....
How to Test for Hip flexor Tightness
Many of us sit a lot. This idle position can shorten our hip flexor muscles over time, causing tightness in these soft tissues. Some...
Is it Safe to Squat with Your Knees Over Your Toes?
If I had a dollar for the number of conversations I’ve had with clients over the last 20 years about the safety of the "knees over toes"...
What to Eat to Gain Muscle
Building muscle is essential for all of us. Muscle "gains" are no longer reserved for the classic weight lifter or bodybuilder. Having...
A Better Way to Do Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy can get a bad rep. I've heard all the names, from "physical terrorists" for inflicting pain or "overpriced trainers" for...
HOW TO AVOID UNNECESSARY DOCTOR VISITS AND EXPENSIVE TESTS BY GOING DIRECTLY TO PHYSICAL THERAPY
Starbucks is one of my favorite places. It has excellent coffee, a friendly atmosphere, and great mugs to give as gifts. Another less...
The Basics of Building a Strength Training Routine
Have you decided to start strength training and realized you need help? The information is out there, but the overwhelm from a large gym,...
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