Feeling Unsteady or Worried about Falling?
Dr. Rebecca Spiker, DPT, ATC Many people know the phrase “if you don’t use it, you lose it” when it comes to strength training. But did you know that the…
Lower Back Training for Lifters with Lower Back Pain
By: Ryan Bibeau, PT, DPT, CSCS, Clinical Athlete Powerlifting Coach Many gym-goers, especially lifters like powerlifters or olympic weightlifters, will complain of low back pain at some point of their…
Powerlifting with Pain
Oftentimes when pain is felt during training we sometimes fall into the trap of “rest it and wait until it feels better”. Although this sometimes may be necessary, there are…
The Longest Drive
Tips for driving with low back pain By Maria Nasralla, PT, DPT, COMT Are you experiencing a recent onset of low back pain but are set to go on a…
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)
What is Genitourinary syndrome of menopause? Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is a new term that describes various menopausal symptoms and signs including not only genital symptoms, and sexual symptoms,…
Cracking the Code: What is Endometriosis
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This leads to an inflammatory reaction within the pelvis…
Rock Climbing Technique Basics
If you are new to rock climbing and have started your journey by yourself in a gym, then you have probably heard other climbers discussing different types of holds and…
Building Strength with Limited or No Equipment
The plethora of at-home workouts and access to virtual exercise classes has been a definite bright spot in our current situation. Coaches and instructors have begun to utilize dozens of…
Static Stretching for Distance Runners
To Stretch or Not to Stretch? What Runners Should Know About Stretching for Injury Prevention and Performance: I have had numerous runners over the years come into the clinic and…
Desk Job Mobility
If you spend hours per day on a computer or at a desk, take a look at the photo below. We all used to deem the body on the right…