Science of Blue Zones, by Dr. Sarah Crawford
Science suggests that 75% of how we live is determined by our lifestyles and everyday choices.. Humans are obsessed with deaging, dieting, and more. Yet, for most, none of these stick. For the few that live to reach 100 years of age in special regions of the world,...
Injured after Going Back to Summer Activities? by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
Many people don’t think about getting back in shape for the things they usually do in the summer and jump right back in. If these activities involve any quick and/or explosive movements that you are not used to doing on a regular basis, you can be set up for injury....
Staying Strong During Pregnancy, by Dr. Sara Koehl
As I sit down to write this, I am currently a mother of a 14 month old and 21 weeks pregnant. Staying strong during my first pregnancy did take some effort, between the morning sickness that never really went away, the anxiety of 2020 (need I say more?), and preparing...
What is the “3 by 5 Concept”? by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
This was created by Andy Galpin as an easy protocol for building strength and power. Pick 3-5 exercises for 3-5 reps, 3-5 sets, take 3-5 mins of rest in between sets, and repeat this 3-5 times a week. If you want to build strength and power you want to lift heavier...
Exercise for Mental Health, by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
A lot of the time we see exercise for physical health. We think about building strength, power, endurance, and muscle. But one of the best things that exercise gives you is improved mental health. We are built to move, and most of us already don’t get enough movement...
If You’re Losing Mobility In Your Feet, by Dr. Chelsea Walter
Do you have a foot-shaped shoe or shoe-shaped foot? Footwear was a great invention for humans long ago to protect our feet. But is modern-day footwear actually hindering how our feet function? Try this: find the shoes that you wear most often. If the insert comes out...
5 Tips to Starting & Maintaining Healthy Habits, by Dr. Sara Koehl
You will never change your health, and your life, until you change the things you do daily. The secret to lasting success is changing your everyday routine. We all have a vision of the best version of ourselves, tucked away underneath our vices, and the things we know...
Identifying Your Neck Pain & Fixing It, by Dr. Dennis Mirosh
Lately I have been seeing a lot of neck pain. A lot of it has been associated with stress and posture. Also repetitive movements over time can cause these issues with work or recreational activities. Common diagnoses are upper trap strains, neck...
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...