Lets break down the average day for the average American. Wake up. Sit eating breakfast. Get in car to sit and drive the office where we sit for 8-10 hours a day in front of a computer. Get back in...
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Does ultrasound work?
Therapeutic ultrasound has been used for decades in the rehab of a multitude of injuries and conditions, but does it actually do what it is claimed to do? Lets get into it. Therapeutic ultrasound is...
Do your glutes need activating?
Does your “a$$” need to be activated? Maybe, but likely not. This is the all so popular go to in the physical therapy realm. Not a week goes by when someone mentions that a physical therapist or...
Does Lifting Technique Matter?
The "proper" lifting technique you learned is wrong The conventional wisdom of safe lifting isn't supported by research. The long standing "wisdom" of "lift with your legs, not your back" may not be...
Does “KT” Tape really work?
KT tape in action There is no doubt about it....the colorful taping definitely looks cool. KT tape is an "elastic sports tape designed to relieve pain while supporting muscles, tendons, and...
Why you should never walk down the stairs again
Just kidding….. I’m sure most of you have heard it before from a trainer, chiropractor, MD, friend, dog walker, scuba diving instructor……..even a physical therapist (cue Sam hanging his head in...
The Skinny On Custom Orthotics
So your feet hurt. Maybe your knees hurt. Maybe your hips or lower back hurts and someone mentioned getting custom orthotics to "fix" your "alignment." You should be skeptical of this, especially if...