Taking Control: Bone Health
We also discuss key risk factors for bone loss and what a comprehensive bone health assessment may include.
Dry Needling: Stick it to Pain
Dry Needling: Stick it to Pain Travis Nichols, PT, DPT, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist Over the past few years, I have had more and more people ask about dry needling once they find out I’m [...]
Dormant Butt Syndrome
Dormant Butt Syndrome! STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist I recently attended a hip and back (side!) conference and need to give credit to the course coordinator for coining this phrase! It’s pretty spot on [...]
What is a Concussion?
What is a Concussion? STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist With fall sports upon us, it’s time to talk about one of the most common – and frustrating – injuries kids experience: concussions. We’ll review [...]
Setting Goals and Reaching the Finish Line. How’d I Do?
Setting Goals and Reaching the Finish Line. How'd I Do?The final part of Aaron's half-marathon adventure.AARON AKIN, Maximum Performance Fitness DirectorThe moment of truth arrived. Race week was upon me, and it [...]
The Truth: Women and Exercise (Part 2)
The Truth: Women and Exercise: Part 2 STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist In my last blog, we defined body mass, lean muscle and bone density. Now, let’s talk about why they are key indicators [...]
The Truth: Women and Exercise (Part 1)
The Truth: Women and Exercise: Part 1 STEPHANIE JOHNSON, Maximum Performance Physical Therapist For far too long, women have exercised and dieted as a way to "get healthy". We've been brain washed [...]