Lower back pain affects up to 23% of the world’s adult population. Though back pain can come from a variety of different sources, up to 90% of lower back pain is mechanical or non-specific. Mechanical or non-specific low back pain means that the pain is not found to be originating from something more serious, such as […]
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If you’ve ever asked YouTube a physical therapy themed question, you may have come across Bob & Brad, “the two most famous physical therapists on the internet.” Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck are known for their easy-to-digest patient-friendly videos covering a wide range of common physical therapy topics. In addition to their approachable
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If you’ve been to a body of water in recent years, chances are you’ve seen people paddle boarding. It seems like the latest craze to hit lakes and oceans, but is paddle boarding good exercise? Yes, paddleboarding is a great low-impact activity to help you meet your movement goals and provide some balance and strengthening
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When you have lower back pain, it’s a natural instinct to want to get some imaging to “see inside” and try to figure out what’s going on. Many patients are quick to request an MRI for back pain and are discouraged when their provider won’t do a scan right away. As a physical therapist, I
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It’s often recommended to wear and supportive running shoe or even a walking shoe when dealing with plantar fasciitis. But what happens during the summer? Are Birkenstocks good for plantar fasciitis? The quick answer: Yes, Birkenstocks are a great option for plantar fasciitis because of multiple features that help support the arch and heel, however,
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Comfortable, casual sneakers are hard to find. Many options lack essential cushioning, support, and/or don’t have adequate room for your toes to roam free. I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz around the brand Allbirds and was eager to give their casual sneakers a try. I ordered the Allbirds tree runner in Kaikoura white, in
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As a physical therapist and fitness instructor, you could say I’m mildly obsessed with how sneakers fit, feel, and perform during workouts. I enjoy a variety of cross-training and group fitness classes, and until recently, I had trouble finding quality footwear that covered a lot of bases. A cushy running shoe is the go-to all-around gym
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Les Mills Body Pump is a full-body strength class that highlights the major muscle groups of the body. The class uses a combination of barbells, free weights, and body weight exercises for a challenging and effective total body workout. But when you have shoulder pain, many of the movements seen in a Body Pump class
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I’ve been using an Apple watch for over 5 years and have even been known to test multiple heart rate watches simultaneously to compare. If you’ve just spent a few hundred bucks and are wondering how accurate is Apple Watch heart rate, you’ve come to the right place. Spoiler alert. Not all wearable fitness trackers are
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Plantar heel pain is a very common overuse injury and has a reputation for being tricky to relieve. Many times, I find that patients are unknowingly doing many of these things that can secretly make your plantar fasciitis worse. Learning what not to do with plantar fasciitis can help you stop the cycle of making
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