By: Jenna Opdahl, PT, DPT and Tarah Mundy, PT, DPT
Pelvic health therapy is not just about kegels! It encompasses a wide variety of diagnoses that affect your bladder, bowel, and sexual functions, and focuses on helping you achieve a higher quality of life. Whether you are trying to return to exercise following pregnancy and birth, […]
By: Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE
Recovering from childbirth takes time. Not only do your tissues have to heal, but you also have to regain strength and functionality in your muscles.
There are many factors that will impact your recovery time: if you gave birth vaginally or through a Cesarean section, if you experienced […]
By: John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS
Do you find that when you stretch, you lack the stability and/or balance to hold the stretch you are attempting to complete? Or, do you find that you cannot find a way to get the deep stretch you are looking for? A stretch cage is a […]
By: Megan Ferguson, PT, DPT, ATC
Running is one of those rare sports where all you need is you and the road (or track)! You grab your shoes, your water, and whatever other gear you need and head out the door. Your workout- whether it’s a timed run, a distance run, or interval […]
Written by: Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, FRAS, FRC/MS
There are three functional pillars you cannot live without: Oxygen, water, and sleep. They are absolutely vital to your ability to survive, let alone your ability to function throughout the day. Taking time to breathe, rest, and hydrate will not only help you feel better, but it […]
By: Alix Ungaretti, PT, DPT, CSCS
Training for any triathlon, regardless of distance or experience, requires significant planning. Most people can’t- and all shouldn’t- just wake up and sign up for a triathlon without training or a training plan. In order to swim, bike, and run with endurance, as well as transition from […]
By: Robbie Horstman, PT, DPT
You may have read or heard “sitting is the new smoking.” And, while that saying isn’t entirely wrong, it’s not entirely right either.
Sitting inherently uses less energy than standing or walking. When you sit for a long period of time– think hours– your blood […]
Track season is HERE! Before you put on your spikes and head to the starting line, it’s important to develop base strength to perform your best and reduce your risk of injury.
Running is incredibly demanding on your body. With each stride, the ground reaction force is increased. This […]
Collaboration is key when it comes to caring for athletes. Everyone – physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and more – must work together, learn from each other, and work as a cohesive group in the best interest of the athletes in their care. The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference brings together sports medicine professionals […]
By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT, Ankita Kelkar, PT, DPT, Juan Renoj Juanta, PTA
An injury can be frustrating while you are trying to achieve your training goals. It’s important to meet your body where it’s at, and you can still exercise while reducing the intensity of your workout.
To learn more about exercising while […]
