by Doctor Nathan | May 12, 2022 | Physical Therapy, Exercise/Fitness, Wellness
In this article, we are going to cover how to modify an exercise routine if you are having pain. This applies broadly across most pain and injury. Table of contents: Reduce the intensity. Reduce weight or speed of movement. Slow down the tempo Reduce the range...
by Doctor Nathan | Apr 23, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
There are two leading causes of muscle cramping that have been studied to date. 1. Electrolyte imbalance2. Fatigue You have a higher risk of cramping if you meet a few criteria:1. Dehydrated2. Overhydrated3. Low fitness levels You can develop a cramp from being...
by Doctor Nathan | Apr 5, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
All or nothing. A strategy that has left many millions of people broken, in it’s wake. Life doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Exercise doesn’t have to be all or nothing. All or nothing is not sustainable. It’s important to recognize that while...
by Doctor Nathan | Mar 30, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Preventing injury isn’t really possible… however reducing the risk of injury, is. Here are a couple key points: 1. Warm-up before you exercise.2. Don’t use too much weight too soon.3. Don’t lift the same muscle groups every single day without...
by Doctor Nathan | Mar 26, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
What do top performers have in common? There are many things but i’m just going to touch on three points: 1. Consistency. They are more consistent than everyone else.2. Tolerating uncertainty. They have accepted that since they are pushing the envelope, that...
by Doctor Nathan | Mar 19, 2021 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Did 2020 knock you off your routine? I know it knocked me off a bit. I couldn’t believe how much that disrupted my own direction and creativity, it was nuts. If you’re like me… getting back onto the routine can be very difficult, whether it’s...
