The Strength of Achilles (Tendon), by Libby Winterhalter
Two muscles and one tendon can carry up to 4x the weight of your body. The Achilles tendon, or calcaneal tendon, was named after the Greek warrior Achilles. According to legend, his mother attempted to make her infant son invincible by dunking him in the sacred waters...
Easing Into Summer Activities by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
Getting Back Into It For summer activities you want to first take care of any nagging pains that could impact your performance. Summer is the time for outdoor activities! But moving too quickly could be difficult on your body. Getting in to see a PT for a proper...
Discovering the True Source of Pain, by Libby Winterhalter
Discovering the true source of pain or dysfunction takes patience, trust and good communication. A client recently reminded me of a time, years ago, when she presented with shoulder pain. Several sessions passed with little to no relief. After moving to work on her...
Optimizing Travel: How to feel well outside of your normal routine by Dr. Samantha Dove
Travel is exciting and often something to look forward to! However, for many it is anxiety-inducing as it results in a disruption of routine and often an exacerbation of physical pain. Education and preparation are key for enhancing your travel experience to allow you...
3 Things I Wish I’d Known About Yoga! by Meredith Amann
A few weeks ago a friend and longtime participant in my yoga classes called me after our daily virtual practice excited to share what came up for her during class. “Finally, all the things you’ve been saying for years have clicked! These are the things I wish everyone...
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: A condition that affects millions of Americans by Libby Winterhalter
Most of us know of someone who has suffered from "a pinched nerve," a troubling and sometimes painful condition that is typically felt elsewhere in the body. What many may not realize is that a group of nerves, arteries and blood vessels can also be compromised at the...
You Don’t Have to Live With Headaches by Dr. Sarah Crawford
To do so, first we must understand where headaches come from. Headaches happen to be one of the most frequent complaints we see in our office. Oftentimes, individuals come in with other complaints but check the box for "headaches" without much thought. Upon...
3 Tips to Adjusting Your Workout! by Jacob Mills
In today's age it seems as if the only thing to do with exercise is to find out how much harder we can make it. How much weight can you lift? How fast can you go? How crazy can you make it look? The big flashy things are the ones that catch most of our attention,...
Sleep, Diet, and Your Hidden Super Power by Meredith Amann
“You look tired.” Three little words we wouldn’t dare speak out loud. It’s considered quite rude to tell someone they look tired. And yet, so many of us are just that, tired. So very tired. If you find yourself lying in bed listening to a podcast because you can’t...
Lifting for life – Lift Today To Build A Stronger Tomorrow by Dr. Denish Mirosh
When lifting weights there can be a stigma that it is done by people that want to become extremely muscular human beings and lift as much weight as possible. There is a big macho mentality that circles around what it is to go to the gym. Just because you lift weights...