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:
Have You Ever Thrown Your Back Out?
If you’ve ever thrown your back out, whether awkwardly picking something up from the floor or maybe after a long day's yard work, you probably heard the same old advice: “Just rest until it feels better.”
How Deep Is Your Well?
While it’s true that most clients come to physical therapy to fix their injuries and get back to the activity they love, one of our overarching goals is truly to build capacity. Injuries can be just one sign that we are constantly draining the well and there’s nothing left in reserve.
Excavators, ATVs and the 4th of July
While visiting with Jess’s cousins in Bayfield, I not only embarrassed myself trying to work a clutch on an ATV just trying to get it into first gear, but was presented with an opportunity no male in their right mind would turn down…… the chance to operate an excavator.
PT-Approved Shoulder Fixes for Overhead Pain
Shoulder pain during overhead lifting is one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic—especially among our active adults, lifters, and rock climbers. But here’s the good news: pain doesn’t have to mean stopping. In fact, implementing specific and intentional modifications is often part of the solution. As performance physical therapists, we focus on helping you move better, not less.