Education

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Squatting is not only an exercise that can be quite physically demanding, but it is also a prerequisite to healthy human movement! In order to hit and break PRs or just make your life easier on a daily basis, you […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

When an individual sustains an injury, one of the first questions asked is, “How long will it take until I am back to normal?” When an unexpected event such as an injury disrupts our quality of life, naturally we want […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Looking to improve shoulder overhead mobility but not sure where to start? Maybe you’ve been told by a clinician or a coach that you need to improve this specific motion, or perhaps you’re looking for a guide to help someone […]

by [P]rehab

Whether you can believe it or not, the holidays are here! Are you scrambling trying to figure out that last minute gift for your sister, brother, or significant other? I know that I certainly am. Fear not, as we’re here […]

by Lyndsay Provencio PT, DPT

A new mom is sitting in the waiting room of her Obstetrics and Gynecologists office anxious for her 6-week postpartum check-up. She has been struggling with postpartum depression and is extremely eager to get back to exercising in hopes that […]

by Lyndsay Provencio PT, DPT

As athletes, we do all the “little things”. It starts waking up early to get in a workout, fuel our bodies with the right nutrients, and stay after practice to work on that shot, routine, or pitch.  Tracking the mileage […]

by Lyndsay Provencio PT, DPT

“I was out for a run and noticed that my hamstring was starting to bother me. I’m going to schedule an appointment with my physical therapist.”  “I was out for a run and noticed that I was having some urinary […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Let’s face it, being told you have to have surgery after an acute or long-standing injury is a tough pill to swallow. The thought of being confined to a sling, immobilizer, or cast is a scary one. There are thousands […]

by Lyndsay Provencio PT, DPT

It’s that time of year when back-to-school physical examinations are in high demand so students can participate in sports, have their weight and height monitored, and be evaluated for scoliosis. Wait….scoliosis? Yes, scoliosis. When primary care providers have an adolescent […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

In the fitness and healthcare industry, new pieces of equipment are continually being offered to enhance recovery as well as improve performance. Massage guns, shockwave therapies, and hyperbaric chambers, just to name a few. However, the real question is….do these […]

by [P]rehab

Sitting for too long has been shown to have a negative impact on your body. With sedentary behavior, changes are seen in insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular and metabolic function, along with the increased risk of mortality. This includes high blood […]

by Lauren Lynass

“We knew we could run in the mud because of our strength training,” reported by Coach Keith Andrew who led his high school boys cross country team to a 2006 Nike Team Nationals on a very waterlogged Portland course (4). […]