How to use the Stroop Task as an Ortho PT
Treatment for orthopedic injuries has primarily been concerned with musculoskeletal health and recovery. Range of motion, strength, posture, PNS, soft tissue healing, structure, movement patterns, …
When stress increases your symptoms & pain makes you stressed
Stress and pain are collective experiences. One of my favorite quotes on pain is from Dr. Adriaan Louw, “Pain isn’t a protocol. Pain is a …
2 exercises for single leg balance and coordination
Balancing on one leg is extremely beneficial at any age. It helps the foot and hip control in walking, running, and sports. It helps with …
You’ve returned to running, whats next?
Congrats! Returning to running after having a baby, or a surgery, or an injury is a big deal. It’s not an easy trajectory. You’ve likely …
Period tracking and your exercise routine
As women, we take our menstrual cycle for granted. In reality, it has a profound effect on your health, far more than I ever gave …
3 ways to land softer and run better
Why is returning to running so darn difficult? For an activity that seems so simple, there sure are a lot of variables. 3 common complaints …
How to reduce muscle tension at work
The creeping, nagging muscle tension that occurs while sitting at the computer affects us all. So we change our posture, change from sitting to standing, …
Breathe Better, Move Better: 4 ways breathing changes your life.
The breath – movement connection Breathing and moving are two constant components of life. People seek help when there’s an interruption to their movement and …
Impact training for confident jumping jacks
Jumping jacks used to be easy and fun right? What happened? Most of the women I work with have had to modify their jumping exercises due …
Your checklist for a better run
Do you want to run again? What keeps you from running now? Injury? Pain? Leakage? These are natural reasons to stop and seek treatment. Unfortunately, …
