When people think of doing squats, every seems to be very concerned with whether their knees go over their toes. That seems to be the biggest thing people are worried about however very few people are concerned with standing correctly before beginning the exercise. Without the proper posture before beginning the squat you will not be getting […]
Having proper posture can make or break your workout! Read More »
Most people, in one way or another, attempt squats at the gym. Whether it be placing a ball behind their back and squatting or putting a heavy bar on their back and squatting, people attempt it. And the problem is most people do not use the correct form when performing squats and either wind up
Unfortunately many of us will be involved in a fender bender in our lives. Depending on how we are hit we may suffer from injuries. One of the most common injuries following a car accident is whiplash. While whiplash may resolve on its own in 2 weeks, it may not and the best and most
Whiplash – Think physical therapy! Read More »
The headache. One of the most common, if not the most common afflictions. Almost everyone can say that they have had a headache at least once in their life. And unfortunately having a headache could mean nothing or it could be the sign of something very serious and life threatening. Thankfully, the headaches most of
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That won\’t happen to me! I don\’t own a blackberry, so it can\’t apply to me! If you text or do email via phone (iPhone, android, etc) this applies to you. I bet half of the people reading this immediately thought that this \’will never happen to me\’ and those are the half that should
Blackberry Thumb : Texting can hurt you! Read More »
The American Physical Therapy Association describes physical therapy as “clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function.” What are clinical applications? What is optimal physical function? Most people understand the concept of physical therapy but don’t truly understand the underlying meaning behind the occupation that is physical therapy. The truth is
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With summer in full gear and the U.S. Open at hand, many people are taking days and weekends off to play a round of two of golf. However, most people don’t realize what a round of golf does to the body. Think about the dynamics of a golf swing: a concentrated back swing followed by
Lower your golf score – and your pain! Read More »
I need to start by stating that I am not a nutritionist. I have had a few nutrition classes, I understand the human body but am not a licensed dietician. The following blog is based solely on experiences from treating over 1000 people and seeing first hand what works and what doesn’t. It is that
Getting ripped, losing weight – debunking the common myths Read More »
The other day my friend asked me if I wouldn’t mind helping him with some landscaping help in his neighbor’s back yard. I thought to myself that of course I wouldn’t mind helping, I would be out in the sun, helping some nice people out, and getting in a little workout at the same time.
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That’s a question you hear in the clinic time to time, and unfortunately the truth is, like most cases, there’s not one good answer. There are many different causes for your hand to develop paraesthesias, or commonly described as “pins and needles” or uncomfortable tingling. Your skin is filled with tiny nerve endings that relay
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