Strength Training as we age!
Strength training as we get older is even more important to allow us to maintain a baseline level of strength and longevity. From an increase in balance to enhanced bone density to an overall improved quality of life, strength training and resistance training is imperative no matter how old we get.
Shutting it Down: When Movement is NOT the best medicine
REST is sometimes the best medicine. Read why
Treating Runners’ Achilles Tendinitis During Training Season (Without Just Icing and Resting)
Achilled Tendinitis does not have to sideline you. Proper Loading to the achilles and then re-introduction to plyometrics is key to getting the achilles prepped for race day.
Physical Therapists should learn how to Coach!
Physical therapy and coaching blend together so well that advancement in each of these helps to improve the other. The best therapists are often very good coaches.
Jump Rope - Rehab the shoulder and train the lungs
Jump Rope- the best tool for shoulder rehab and cardiorespiratory conditioning. This is the training tool everybody shoulder have!
Pressing Overhead - Heavy is the way!
Heavy overhead pressing is the fastest and easiest way to improve shoulder, back and postural health.
Barbells are the best for strength
Strength, power, endurance, confidence, discipline…the barbell offers a plethora of opportunity to progress your fitness above and beyond other tools.
Hamstring Strains : A Common Injury Among Soccer, Football, and Lacrosse Players
Hamstring injuries can sideline you for months. Much of this is because we use them for the explosive movements that team sports require of us. Rehabbing hamstring strains with physical therapy can help recover faster and prevent future injuries.
Rehab Your Rotator Cuff with Carolina Movement Doc: Dry Needling, CupTherapy, and Barbells
Strentgh training, dry needling and Cuptherapy all are included in our treatment approach to help treat and cure rotator cuff issues.
Relief from Sciatica: How Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation, and Strength Training Work Together
Sciatica can ruin your day, your week or your whole year. Combining Dry Needling, Spinal Manipulation and Strength training is the 1-2-3 punch sciatica needs in order to get to the cause of the problem and knock it out for good.
Dry Needling to crush Low back Pain
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain is as close as a magic bullet as we get to have positive and meaningful changes in our pain levels. Physical Therapists are skilled at using Dry Needling to help people live a better quality of life so they can start to be active and continue to be active.
Pre-Race sports massage: The game changer
Sports Massage 2-3 days prior to your major race is the the best way to ensure you are primed and ready to hit your PR. Sports Massage is a glorified cheat code to runners as you finally put all of your training to the test.
Empowering the Fitness Community Through Free Physical Therapy Workshops
Physical Therapy workshops are an incredibly effective way to providing value to our community as well as showing the expertise of the clinician in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
Wearable Technology in Modern Physical Therapy: Enhancing Recovery and Performance
Wearable technology such as apple watches, Whoop, Garmin and FitBit are revolutionizing how therapists are rehabilitating patients. These devices provide a medical “cheat code” to help assist with the rehab experience and provide a smooth transition to performance and training.
the Assault Bike in performance rehab
The Assault Bike has made its way into the fitness realm rather quickly and effectively. It’s incredibly helpful from a broad array of benefits to help with rehab and recovery. Physical Therapy clinics are starting to use this more often and the results have been amazing.
Why LMNT is Recommended During Late-Stage Rehab for Knee and Hip Surgeries
Late stage knee and hip rehab takes a HUGE toll on the body. Finding the right supplements can help support proper muscle and joint function as well as support nerve signal firings to help continue on the rehab process. LMNT helps to expedite the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of setbacks.
Working out in the Cold: why you really should do it!
Working out and exercising in the cold as a wide array of benefits. So when you want to stay warm and cozy in bed, strap on your shoes, grab your gear and reap the benefits of cold weather training.
The Benefits of Oofos Footwear for Plantar Fasciitis: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
Foot pain and plantar fasciitis is a killer of any progress active individuals like to make. We live on our feet and having pain with every step can ruin our progress and even simply ruin our day. Oofos footwear can help reduce the setback and set you up for success.