Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
The 5 Physical Therapy Tools We’re Most Grateful For
As we head into the holiday season, we’re always reminded of how much there is to be thankful for—our athletes, our community, and the privilege of helping people move, guiding them back to the mountain or training floor.
In the spirit of gratitude, we wanted to highlight the Top 5 Physical Therapy Tools We’re Most Thankful For: the equipment that helps us guide recovery, build resilience, and keep you doing what you love.
Rehab Like an Athlete in Denver
One of the constant themes I drone on and on about, not just for skiers and snowboarders, but rock climbers, runners, and mountain bikers alike, is don’t rehab like a body builder, you need to rehab like an athlete.
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.