It's been 1 week since I've closed my business due to COVID-19. I've been doing a lot of thinking and brainstorming about how I can continue to help my patients from afar and I've realized that many people could do some great exercises at home, but most don't have the tools that would make this… Continue reading Resources for home therapy tools
Being an overachiever - isn't this usually a good thing? Getting a 100% on the test...working hard to achieve your goals...going above and beyond for your loved ones... Well, when it comes to your muscles, the key word that we are looking for is balance. If there are any overachievers or underachievers in the group,… Continue reading The upper traps – one of the top muscular overachievers
By guest contributor: Jessica McElroy, PT, DPT Have you had the opportunity to experience myofascial release? It is a mind boggling, incredible treatment that can change the way you see physical therapy and assist you in living your life to the fullest. I highly recommend it and let me tell you why! I have been… Continue reading What can Myofascial Release do for YOU?
I'm sure people are getting tired about hearing me talk about FASCIA this and FASCIA that, but seriously, it is EVERYWHERE and connects EVERYTHING in our bodies! As I am working on patients, I often hear "how come I can feel it on the left side of my neck when you're working on my right… Continue reading Why I think Myofascial Release is the bees knees and why everyone needs it!
I LOVE working with runners. Runners are usually a PT's dream client - they are active, self-motivated, and are usually willing to do just about anything to get back to the sport that they love without pain or injury. Often, I have to be careful when giving a runner an exercise program, because they'll not… Continue reading Calling all runners!
One of the first things I learned on my recent trip to New Zealand was that the word Kiwi can describe 2 things - the bird or a native New Zealander. What about the fruit? NEVER say only the word Kiwi to refer to the fruit - it's always called a Kiwifruit, otherwise it might… Continue reading Notes from a trip to Kiwi country
The answer to that question is a resounding YES!! Even if you had a c-section, most women can complete some of the following exercises safely before the 6-week mark. I believe that most doctors recommend that women wait until 6-weeks post-partum to start an exercise program because they are worried that some women might overdo… Continue reading Is there anything I can do before 6 weeks post-partum to help my body recover??
Myofascial release can help people to avoid surgery and release tension and stress that is coming from a different area of the body. Try MFR first before thinking about orthopedic surgery.
Running is the easiest form of cardiovascular activity that I know of - all you have to do is strap on a pair of shoes and walk out the door! If you are running outside there are so many other great possible aspects - fresh air, sunshine, cleansing rain, different terrains, slopes and hills, friendly… Continue reading I used to be a runner…
Strength...balance...stability...flexibility... Breathing...relaxation...anxiety-relief...blood flow... Endorphins...serotonin...dopamine...norepinephrine... These are all benefits of different forms of exercise. It's so good for our body, mind and soul. I also think it's the absolute best if it can be done outside in the fresh-air and sunshine! Every kind of exercise or activity will lead to improvements in some of these areas,… Continue reading The best cross-training for every athlete
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