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Exercises for Tight Hip Flexors

July 23rd, 2022

Have you tried exercises like the couch stretch for your tight hip flexors and not gotten much out of it? The problem could be that the muscles need to be strengthened instead of stretched. In this video I demonstrate a couple of my favorite training exercises for loading those muscles up and getting them stronger!...

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Mid-Upper Back Mobility Drill

June 22nd, 2022

Here are a few of my all-time favorite mobility drills to give people with problems that stem from their mid and upper backs. The first exercise is called a T4 Rotation which is followed up by reach-throughs, and the second is a wall sweep. Give them a try and see what ya think! If you...

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Hip Mobility Drill – Single Leg Stance Clocking

May 18th, 2022

If you’re looking for more ways to train hip strength and mobility, this clocking drill may be just what you need! It differs from other hip mobility drills in that you are focusing on moving your torso over your hip, versus the other way around. Give it a try and let me know what you...

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Post COVID Back Pain

March 21st, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic marches on, it seems that muscle and joint pain are becoming one of, if not the most frequently reported lingering effects of the disease. Back pain in particular seems to lead the charge, followed closely by neck and knee pain.  Experts suggest that the reason that this happens is due to...

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Functional Shoulder Exercise – Stir the Pot

January 19th, 2022

This blog is about a functional shoulder exercise called stir the pot. Watch this video to learn more about this simple exercise for building up strength and coordination of your shoulders. Remember, just because something is simple, doesn't mean it's easy! Doing exercises like this one on a regular basis could help improve the health...

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Hip Dominant vs. Knee Dominant Movement

December 22nd, 2021

Hip dominant vs. Knee dominant movement can be tricky to nail down. Understanding this concept can help with lingering pain in either joint. Check out this quick video to learn an exercise I give to my patients to help them learn how to shift their weight between their knees and hips. It's a great glute...

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Resistance Training for Arthritis

November 10th, 2021

Today we will talk a bit about the benefits of resistance training for arthritis. The conventional wisdom when it came to managing arthritis used to be that less was more. It was predicated on the idea that arthritis is a condition caused by "wear and tear" of the joints due to activities that overstressed them. ...

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Demystifying Movement

April 16th, 2021

Read ahead to learn more about demystifying movement so you can get the most out of it! If you've ever been turned off by exercise because it seemed too complex or intimidating, or gotten bored with a routine, looking at movement a little differently may help. We have probably all come across a workout video,...

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Resistance Training – Benefits Beyond Bulk

March 17th, 2021

This blog is about the many benefits of resistance training, beyond bulking up. Read ahead to find out more! As we are all probably aware, resistance training is a great way to build skeletal muscle mass and increase overall strength. What you may not know, is that the benefits of training under load go well...

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A Self Care Routine for Your Feet

February 17th, 2021

In this video, I outline a simple self care routine for]your feet. Use these exercises to help improve the mobility, sensation, and strength of your feet by showing them a little love! Doing exercises like these ones regularly should be helpful for improving the health and function of your feet. Remember to stop performing them...

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