Exercises Archives

When Should You Use a Weight Belt?

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Post published:August 20, 2021
Post category:Crossfit Exercises Physical Therapy Sports

We’ve all seen some gym taboo when we are working out. Biceps curls in the squat rack, not re racking weight, and starting a conversation mid set with someone. Let me add another to the list: using a weight belt excessively. Too many times have I seen someone doing shrugs or biceps curls with a weight belt on. What benefit does this person gain from using it? Let me be the first to tell you: NOTHING! What do weight belts do? Don’t get me wrong, weight belts are a…

Miles of Trails and Trails of Miles

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Post published:June 18, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Exercises Running Sports

The Number 1 Reason for Running Injuries One of the biggest reasons that many runners get injured is that they increase their mileage (or volume of training) too quickly. Running is hard on the body, and it takes your body time to adapt. So, how do you know how much you should run, and how quickly you can increase your volume? How to Avoid Running Injury If you are just starting to run or are coming back to running, the key is to start slowly. Pick a pace that…

Functional Training For Sport

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Post published:June 11, 2021
Post category:Exercises Physical Therapy Running Sports Strength Training

What is the Difference Between Sport-Specific Training, Strength & Conditioning, and Functional Training? There has been a constant struggle in the sports world to truly define sport-specific training versus the term functional training. Bottom line, sport-specific training happens on a court/field. Strength and conditioning is meant to serve the purpose for that specific sport. Functional training is used in regard to general sports training, where we look at the commonalities of sport and similar movement patterns and train them. What Does Functional Training Include? Below are things to think…

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief

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Post published:April 21, 2021
Post category:Back Pain Exercises Physical Therapy Recovery

Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved by conservative treatment without Surgery or Pain Medication. If you’re experiencing low back pain of any kind, reach out to a physical therapist. Physical Therapists can rule out any red flags, identify contributing factors and offer solutions to your pain. They also work with you to shape a realistic plan forward, and can even refer you to a trusted specialist…

Appropriate Training for a Rotational Athlete

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Post published:March 9, 2021
Post category:Baseball Exercises Overhead Athlete Physical Therapy Softball Sports

We Get It Olympic lifts are cool. They are a combination of strength and power that are useful for many sports and just general well-being. Olympic lifts force you to initiate the movement in your legs if you want to increase the weight and reps you complete. Olympic lifts are commonly used in Crossfit or bootcamp workouts because they increase the amount of calories we burn, thanks to the full body workout they create. The speed in which we complete these lifts adds a different variable to training, which can…

How to Take Care of Your Knee Pain

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Post published:February 23, 2021
Post category:Baltimore Exercises Knee Pain Physical Therapy Recovery

Knee pain is a common injury that most athletes deal with at one time or another. I’ve heard countless people walk through the door saying “I have a bad knee” or “my bum knee makes it tough to play sports”. However, there is much more to knee pain than simply having a “bad knee.” If anything, barring a direct trauma to the knee, knee pain can be associated with an ankle or hip that is not doing its fair share. Mobile and Stable Joints The body is divided into…

Avoiding Injury on the Slopes

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Post published:December 4, 2020
Post category:Baltimore Exercises Physical Therapy Skiing and Snowboarding

As the temperature begins to drop and the days get shorter, many people cringe at the thought of the upcoming winter season. Not us skiers. Those of us who love the thrill and adventure of racing down a powdery mountain feel like kids again every time that first snowfall begins. Many skiers are counting down the days to their next trip out west. But with the adventure of skiing, which many classify as an extreme sport, comes a fair amount of risk. In fact, skiing is one of the riskiest…

This Crossfit workout is known as a "Chelsea"

What’s an EMOM?

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Post published:November 20, 2020
Post category:Crossfit Exercises Physical Therapy

EMOM Definition EMOM stands for “Every Minute On the Minute” and refers to a specific work out format where designated movements are started at the beginning of every minute, with any remaining time within that minute being used as rest and recovery. For example, if you see a workout written as “10 minute EMOM, 10 push ups,” you will complete 10 push ups at the top of every minute for 10 minutes. EMOMs can be tailored to various goals including building muscular endurance, improving cardiovascular capacity, building muscular strength,…

Mobility & Stability within Yoga

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Post published:November 6, 2020
Post category:Exercises Physical Therapy Yoga

What is Mobility and Stability? Two primary areas we focus on in yoga are mobility and stability. Mobility is defined as the ability to move freely and with ease. Stability is defined as the ability to maintain control of joint movement or position. It is important to focus on both aspects equally, as too much of one can be bad for your body. I am sure many of you recall the childhood song “dem bones”, and it is no lie that the entire body is connected. Injury or dysfunction…

“Should I Push Through Pain?”

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Post published:October 30, 2020
Post category:Exercises

“No Pain, No Gain.” We’ve all heard it from old coaches or trainers, for better or for worse. While the quote does have some merit...maybe…it often makes me, as a physical therapist, cringe to hear it when people describe their exercise habits. There is truth in the phrase. To make changes, i.e. gain strength, your body needs to be pushed to its limit in order to come out stronger. This is where soreness comes into play. Many of us have felt that good soreness after a workout. That’s science coming…