EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: ROMANIAN DEADLIFT The word “deadlift” can be intimidating and many people who don’t typically lift weight will run the other way after hearing this word – but hear me out! There are many uses for this exercise within the weight-lifting community but I’m here to talk about how this exercise can […]
Do you get uncomfortable when you see a barbell? Do you turn the other way when you hear weight-lifting is part of a workout class? Do you feel like lifting heavy things is not for you? Many women feel hesitant about weight-training, especially with heavier weights including large dumbbells or a barbell, but why? Most
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EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: THORACIC EXTENSIONS! Life is changing once again as our kids return to school, as we return to our offices, or as we begin a new adventure helping our little ones navigate “virtual learning”. This probably means you are spending more time sitting hunched over at a desk or computer, and we
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Stay-at-home moms, do you ever feel like you don’t have a second of baby-free time to workout? Working moms, do you ever feel like you don’t want to spend another minute away from your baby when you get home from the office or off the clock? I feel you. Having been in both positions, I
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EXERCISES OF THE WEEK! Sciatica is a general term for radiating pain down the back of the leg due to irritation of the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots of the sciatic nerve. A formal evaluation is necessary to determine where your symptoms are originating from but in the mean time, these simple
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“Sciatica” is a general term used for pain radiating down the leg. This is extremely prevalent and often occurs in pregnant women, in those with tight hips, and in those with low back issues. Many people are “diagnosed” with sciatica but this is not a truly a disease or disorder. Sciatica is a symptomatic reaction
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: PUSH-UP PLUS! Instructions: Begin in a plank position with shoulders stacked above wrist and spine straight. Engage the core muscles and slowly lower yourself as close as you can to the floor without touching as you breathe out. As you breathe out, push up back to the starting position then push
Out-of-network physical therapists are becoming more popular as the demands of productivity and insurance companies increase. An out-of-network simply means that physical therapist that chooses not to participate with insurance companies. There are many reasons why a PT may make this decision, but most of us choose to do this to benefit our patients. Here
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