by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 12, 2023 | Exercise/Fitness
Introduction Today, we’re diving into an interesting topic: when did exercise start to become more popular? It may seem like a modern phenomenon, but you might be surprised to learn that the roots of exercise can be traced back to ancient civilizations....
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 10, 2023 | Cognitive Health, Senior Wellness
Introduction I’ve seen how vital exercise is for cognitive health, particularly among older adults. But I also understand that, as a caregiver, motivating your loved one to engage in regular physical activity can be a challenge. Fret not! This guide is here to...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 8, 2023 | Balance, Exercise/Fitness
Introduction Hey there, amazing caregivers and seniors! Have you or a loved one ever experienced that uneasy feeling when thinking about the possibility of falling? It’s a common concern among seniors, but don’t worry—we’re here to help. In...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 3, 2023 | Cognitive Health
Introduction I’ve seen firsthand how social exercise can make a world of difference in the lives of older adults. We all know that exercise is good for the body and mind, but did you know that adding a social element can further boost its cognitive benefits? In...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Mar 13, 2023 | Back Pain
Go to physical therapy and ensure that you give it enough time (at least 6 months) If physical therapy doesn’t work and you have progressively worsening symptoms that are making your legs or arms go numb associated with muscle weakness then you may be a...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Feb 28, 2023 | Exercise/Fitness
Heavy deadlifts will definitely make you bigger, stronger, and more powerful. Increased size and strength occur for a variety of reasons: Practicing the deadlift improves the deadlift by increasing the firing rate of neurons associated with the muscles required...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Feb 24, 2023 | Building Habits
“I know I should exercise more.” “Oh yea, I’m going to start doing more of that.” “Maybe I should start going to bed earlier.” “I want to be in better shape.” “I want to have a better...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Feb 22, 2023 | Exercise/Fitness, Physical Therapy
If you keep lifting with tendonitis your symptoms can increase, decrease or stay the same. This will largely depend on how you modify your lifting once you have symptoms. In the rest of this post, we will cover a few different aspects of tendonitis. This...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Feb 19, 2023 | Shoulder Pain
Biceps tendonitis can take 2 weeks to 6 months or more to heal, depending on severity. If you are having pain for longer than 2 weeks this problem is no longer called tendonitis but rather, tendinosis and more broadly, tendinopathy. I’ve worked with many...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Feb 15, 2023 | Lower Leg Pain
Massage can be good for peroneal tendonitis however it’s likely not a long-term fix. Most people will require a combination of treatments, most importantly including physical activity and potentially targeted exercises to improve overall tissue tolerance...
