The Myth of Perfect Form: Unraveling Injury Risk
“My knee hurts when I run. The doctor wants you to video my running form.” Many of my active clients experience pain when they run.
Category: Exercise
PT Reveals The Truth About Core Strength
What muscle comes to mind when you hear “core strength”? For many, a strong, visible rectus abdominis (six-pack) muscle is synonymous with a strong core.
3 Rules for Choosing the Right Shoe (Physical Therapist Explains)
Pain-free movement starts with choosing the right shoe for your foot structure and strengthening your feet. This quote sounds like it’s straight out of a
The Squat Exercise: Best Move for Absurd Leg Strength (Physio Explains)
The squat exercise is an incredible movement for developing powerful and explosive leg muscles. Squat performance is also a useful indicator of leg strength, mobility
3 Essential Steps to Building Muscle Mass (Powerlifter Explains)
Muscle mass is crucial for excellent health and top-tier physical function. And while flexing muscular arms in the mirror is a fun perk, consider these
3 Keys to Build Strong Bones (Before It’s Too Late)
Ever asked the question, “How strong are my bones?“ If you’re under age 50, you probably haven’t. But in our later years, falling and breaking
The Athlete Diet: 5 Ways Top Performers Fuel Greatness
Athletes strive for a lean, strong physique to maximize their performance. And the typical athlete diet isn’t what you think. In many sports, more muscle mass and
3 Times When Stretching Actually Works (And a Superior Alternative)
If you’ve been reading Facts & Physio for a while, you know that I’m not a fan of static stretching. Despite its popularity, static stretching is
The Problem with Stretching (and What to Do Instead)
Stretching out your hamstrings won’t prevent injury. But I’ll tell you what will prevent injury. The problem with stretching is that it doesn’t do what
The Problem with the 10,000 Steps Rule
Sedentary lifestyles are the new norm. Blame it on social media, TV, smartphones, streaming entertainment or desk jobs. Modern society makes movement optional. And it’s killing