Dungeons & Dynamometers in Denver
The title makes it sound like we went to a comic con conference. However, instead this past weekend we explored all things dynamometry and testing through a course called Dungeons & Dynamometers. I personally loved it because it validated all of my confirmation bias about standardization of testing and what goes into fulfilling a detailed, comprehensive evaluation with our patients. What's not to love when you feel heard!
Peace Out to Your Cranky Knees
Some weeks as a performance physical therapist, you have gaslighting conversations with yourself, where you end up talking about eerily similar symptoms from one patient to the next and end up prescribing the same exercises. This past week life said, we’re talking cranky knees.
You Don’t Have to Be Broken Before Coming to Physical Therapy
People often play the “wait and see” approach to their injuries. Sometimes it works, and in our world of personal bias as performance physical therapists, a lot of times it doesn't.
They wait until their symptoms have been going on too long and it starts affecting the activities they love before seeking care.
The Biggest Consideration When It Comes to Tendinitis
Tendinitis occurs when tendons become inflamed or irritated due to overuse or excessive strain. What I like to tell patients, it normally boils down to TOO MUCH, TOO FAST, and in some cases TOO LITTLE.
Top Cues for Your Back Pain and Deadlifting
Back pain is one of the most common injuries in the US, affecting 80% of people in their lifetime and 26% of people in the US at any given time.
As performance physical therapists, we treat an awful lot of back pain at our clinic.
As a result, we prescribe and dose out deadlifts frequently. Deadlifts are and will forever be one of my favorite movements for not only back pain but the self advocacy and empowerment that comes with it.
Keep The Main Thing, The Main Thing
If you’ve ever read Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, you are probably super familiar with this phrase. It's one that gets passed around a lot in the athletic and professional sports world amongst athletes in regards to staying focused on the end goal. For me, this phrase is a pillar and cornerstone when it comes to not getting overwhelmed from life piling up and thinking small. Staying focused on the big picture and understanding how it fits the vision of what we want to achieve.