Came across a nice article that brings up the question on static versus dynamic stretching. Should we stop static stretching? I think static stretching can be useful, especially if there is an injury and true restriction/increased tone in the muscles. Some people spend too much time stretching hip flexors, while they really needs is better …
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Experts in Human Movement System (! or ?)
Are physical therapists (ready) to be the Experts in Human Movement? The APTA adopted a new vision statement that basically wants us Physical Therapists to become the expert in the Human Movement System. This is a lofty goal. Our profession is looking for a way to brand ourselves, to find our identity. Ask 10 different …
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Patella-Femoral Pain Syndrome
Patella-Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common and most challenging injuries a runner – and others- might face. What makes it challenging is it’s complexity and sensitivity. It can be hard to pin down the exact cause and easy to aggravate. Pain is typically felt under or around …
Tight hip flexors?
I am sure we’ve all heard this plenty of times before from our clients but, when I hear “my hip flexor are tight and they need to be stretched”, I’m thinking: What do you mean by ‘hip flexor’? Which hip flexor? Why do you hips feel so tight and when do you feel this tightness? Do you …
FITNESS TRENDS 2016
Reset Wellness is keeping up with the trends in Health and Fitness: HIIT: part of every workout we do Bodyweight training: we offer TRX Outcomes: using FMS to identify your areas of improvement and then we re-assess to see if we accomplished our goals Outdoor activities: when weather permits we train out door Core Training: We …
Dynamic Warmup
Dynamic Warmup Dynamic exercises have many benefits. Static stretching and foam rolling are beneficial as well, but are better used after exercises. Dynamic Warmup, prior to exercises, gets your body prepared for activity. Aside from elevating your heart rate, these exercises get your body moving in a coordinated pattern. You’re activating your muscles for what is …
When to Foam Roll?
Foam roll before or after exercises? Many people ask me: “When to foam roll?”. I have always used Foam Rolling like I use stretching: it’s nice to use Foam Rolling before exercises, but I see most benefits when using it afterwards. Foam Rolling has become (almost too) popular. It has it’s benefit, but it’s no …
10k Plan | Running
Thinking about running a 10K? Don’t know where to start? Found this easy to follow program in Women’s Health magazine: Read More