Stretching Your Hamstrings Isn’t Always Best
A lot of people complain about tight hamstrings, and the usual exercises prescribed by physical therapists, strength coaches, and friends alike are a variety of
A lot of people complain about tight hamstrings, and the usual exercises prescribed by physical therapists, strength coaches, and friends alike are a variety of
We know sleep is imperative to health. But people seldom realize the extent it affects our recovery and susceptibility to injury. As a physical therapist,
When we use imaging to look at the spine, we can see things like degeneration, disc bulge, scoliosis, or maybe even an extra vertebra. These
Let’s talk about getting back to normal life after an injury. As a physical therapist, I see many individuals who have sustained an injury or
Two weeks ago I was having terrible tooth pain. I knew something was wrong, and even though I hate the dentist I made an appointment.
Today I want to talk to you about a posture I call “The One Leg Booty Pop.” Technically called “hanging on one hip,” it is
As a physical therapist, I often hear complaints of wrist pain during push ups. While this could indicate an injury, it more often means you
You cannot simply train mobility or stability alone. You need to train movement. Mobility and stability (or more appropriately, motor control) are important concepts to
You cannot simply train mobility or stability alone. You need to train movement. Mobility and stability (or more appropriately, motor control) are important concepts to
Today I want to bring you my best tips for feeling great, both physically and mentally. You might think these simple ideas can’t make a
Today I want to bring you my best tips for feeling great, both physically and mentally. You might think these simple ideas can’t make a
In part one of this series I showed you what impact forces are and why they are important. In part two I explained how impact
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