The Spookiest Phrases I’ve Heard in the Clinic
We hope everyone has their costumes set, candy purchased, and ready for Halloween tomorrow night. In celebration of Halloween here’s some of the spookiest, the scariest, and most frightening phrases I've heard in the clinic.
Offseason Adventures
Traveling in the offseason can only lead to one of two outcomes. Either the weather is perfect and extraordinarily beautiful with markedly less people in a popular area. Or the weather is as expected and you end up with what we in our household have termed “offseason adventures.”
If we’re talking offseason adventures, it means we're talking snow. And if we’re talking snow, skiing and snowboarding is right around the corner. If you are a skier or snowboarder, here’s what you should be prioritizing right now in your lifting.
A Tribute to A Dear Friend
About 2 weeks ago, the Tundra Family lost someone special to us. A long time patient, turned dear friend, Jerry Newman. I will deeply miss my time with Jerry. One of the few people I could put country music on in the clinic that instead of ridiculing my selection, would reminisce about dancing to certain songs back in the day. Favorite movie was Urban Cowboy. Fluent in what his partner would call his Oklahoma Bullshit. And was one of the kindest individuals I’ve ever known. Not only was Jerry an amazing person, but his physical therapy story is an important one that I believe deserves a platform.
How Can I Feel Safer Lifting Heavier with a Barbell?
Feeling safer and comfortable with heavy lifting takes time and practice. The more you explore weights and movement, the more competent you become with the equipment and the tools of lifting. In the meantime, try out a few of the recommendations provided and you might just find yourself more confidence along the way.
Milestones & New Expectations
I had a recent conversation with a patient this past week who we’ve been training and working with over the past year+ and he casually mentioned something that initially caught me off guard but once I processed the information, I was ecstatic for him.
How to Prepare for Your First 14er
For Jess and I, this was our 15th 14er, and while we aren’t strangers to elevation, there’s still plenty of physical prep that we incorporate into our training to get ready for a big climb. Here are the biggest training and physical therapy focal points we emphasize in the gym in preparation for a big elevation climb: