Physical Therapy Blog (Page 11)

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Physical Therapy | July 28, 2020

Diverticulitis – Why it Can be Dangerous

Yesterday my grandfather messaged me saying he had to be picked up from work (he’s a truck driver) because his body gave out. After some…

Diverticulitis – Why it Can be Dangerous

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Physical Therapy | July 28, 2020

Runner’s Corner: What Shoes Should I Wear?

There is an entire business model built on telling you exactly what kind of shoes you should be wearing as a runner. Of course, no…

Runner’s Corner: What Shoes Should I Wear?

Two people wearing black shirts and black respirator masks with pink filters stand together outdoors, near a crowd and greenery—captured in Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | July 21, 2020

Are Altitude Masks Any Good?

Altitude Masks are for the fitness nuts and amateur competitors like me always trying to get a bit of an extra push! One technique used…

Are Altitude Masks Any Good?

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Physical Therapy | July 16, 2020

Why Pro Athletes Condition, and Why All Athletes Need To!

We often see athletic conditioning as “finding that last little edge” in sport. Logically a realm reserved only for those athletes who are peak enough…

Why Pro Athletes Condition, and Why All Athletes Need To!

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Physical Therapy | July 16, 2020

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed or squeezed. In return this causes pain, numbness, and tingling throughout the hand and arm.…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Three side-by-side photos of the same person—no mask, a white KN95, and a black Sports Focus mask—at Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida, and Apopka.

Physical Therapy | July 1, 2020

Do Medical Grade & Cloth Masks Impede Oxygenation with High Intensity Interval Exercise?

As more and more of us mask up, there are a few concerns. A sincere worry by many of my friends and patients has been…

Do Medical Grade & Cloth Masks Impede Oxygenation with High Intensity Interval Exercise?

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Physical Therapy | July 1, 2020

Returning to Physical Activity

Now more than ever with months trapped inside without serious physical activity, we are starting to get an influx into our clinic of tendon and…

Returning to Physical Activity

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Physical Therapy | June 26, 2020

Keep Hydrated – Stay Healthy

Typically I do not keep hydrated. Between my coffee and staying indulged in my work I probably drink 30 oz of water a day. But…

Keep Hydrated – Stay Healthy

A woman in boxing gloves kicks a heavy bag in a Florida gym while others train on similar bags in the background.

Physical Therapy | June 25, 2020

Alternate forms of Cardio

I’m gonna be pretty honest here, if you see me running you should probably follow because something’s behind me! It is just not my favorite…

Alternate forms of Cardio