For Clinicians

by Michael Lau PT, DPT, CSCS

The bridge is probably the single most prescribed exercise by physios…it seems that the bridge exercise is ubiquitous with physical therapy and rehab. As you may be suspecting, we think this is a pretty bad thing! Yes – the bridge […]

by Craig Lindell PT, DPT, CSCS

Are you considering more medicine ball exercises, AKA med ball exercises, in your routine but aren’t sure what to do or how to proceed? Perhaps you’ve seen some cool medicine ball exercises going down in your gym and on social […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Have you ever had tingling in your hands or feet, or burning, shooting sensation down your arm? If so, you may be dealing with nerve related pain, which can be quite discomforting. When we think of enhancing our mobility, we […]

by Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

Americans consume a large majority of the world’s opioids. Approximately 80% of the global opioid supply is consumed in the United States, a country that represents a mere 5% of the global population. There were approximately 300 million pain prescriptions written […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

This article is going to be a little different than our usual format. Rather than highlighting an exercise, answering a rehab question, or breaking down complex pathology, this article is going to focus on how to build and maintain good […]

by Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

What is pain and where does it come from? Pain is an output from the brain, it is a real experience that is always unique to that individual, and is dependent on meaning, which is always context-dependent. It relies on […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

You have pain when you exercise, so you stop going to the gym and see a doctor. The doctor writes you a prescription for Physical Therapy that includes “exercise therapy”. Your physical therapist tells you that you need to start […]

by Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS

Pain is a qualia and an enigma; it’s a sensation that is routinely described yet not fully understood. The mystery lies in that pain is an experience felt by almost all individuals at some point in their lives, however, the […]

by Taryn Beaumont PT, DPT, CLT, CF-L2, CNC

‘Dead Butt Syndrome’ – SAY WHAT?! There are more and more articles coming out, especially in recent months in light of our global pandemic, about a supposed ‘dead butt syndrome’, or ‘gluteal amnesia’. This condition is thought to be characterized […]

by Tommy Mandala PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCS

The knee extension machine is present in most gyms across the United States. While many people use this machine, many others do not for fear of causing damage to their knees. Why is it that some people fear the knee […]

by [P]rehab

For decades, Kenyan and Ethiopian runners, both male and female, have dominated long distance running on the world stage. With their dominance comes the curiosity and intrigue looking for answers about how and why they’ve risen to the top in […]

by Sherif Elnaggar PT, DPT, OCS

Have you ever experienced pain in or around your jaw from chewing, yawning, or even with simple mouth-opening movements? Do you experience a clicking sensation when you open and close your mouth, or that you are unable to open your […]