Low back pain? You’re not alone. Low Back Pain (LBP) is common, costly, and debilitating. “Epidemic” is a word commonly used by experts. Lifetime prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is about 70%. LBP alone accounts for 2.5% to 3% of all physician visits annually in the United States. It is the most common reason …
Low Back Pain? Make PT Your First Stop… The Sooner the Better Read More »
Excited about your Summer vacation but worried about losing your fitness gains? Here are some great exercises you can take on the road. All you need is a mini loop band and a resistance band. No matter how full your bag is or how little space you have to move, there’s no excuse ! …
Bloating can often cause pain, discomfort and a “stuffed” feeling, while making your stomach look bigger.It involves excessive amounts of solids, liquids or gas in your digestive system. Sometimes bloating can indicate a serious medical condition, but is more frequently caused by the diet and some foods or ingredients you are intolerant to. Don’t Eat …
Recently, the topic of head injuries, including concussions, has rapidly come to the forefront of sports medicine. The prevalence of head and neck injuries in all sports has led to an increased awareness and education on concussions; what they are, how they occur, and how they’re diagnosed. However, risk factors related to demographics and optimal treatment …
An Elevate PT is shown here working with a patient with Parkinson’s Disease utilizing boxing as sensorimotor agility therapy. Movement is one of the most important things you can do if you are living with a neurologic condition. One of the most common neurologic condition today is Parkinson’s Disease which can affect one’s functional mobility …
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How much can you handle in 60 seconds?! Our *MINUTE FIT* Challenge for Fall is all about pushing yourself to the limit in 12 different intervals💪🏻 With a little recovery time between each one, we’re sure you’ll be able to surprise yourself with what you’re capable of! Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect …
We’ve got your back! Sitting for hours on end hunched over a desk and a computer is not what the spine is naturally built for, nor is any part of our bodies for that matter. It’s not that sitting is so bad, it’s the lack of MOVEMENT due to the excessive sitting that’s the problem! The …
Concussions have become a highly discussed and debated topic. Because of our increased awareness, the diagnosis of concussion has increased dramatically at all levels of athletics and in the general population. However, many athletes, parents, and even clinicians lack a good understanding of the underlying condition, the several types of concussion, and the appropriate ways …
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By Kyle Blix, CPT, Cert. Ace Fitness Nutrition Specialist Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the changes you’re going for with your weight or body composition? It may very well be your diet–and more specifically, your snacks. Perhaps the greatest contributor to seeing results in with any exercise program is the …
This week, we are sharing our favorite exercises for Getting Strong to Run! Inspired by our Elevate PT’s preparation for the LA Marathon this month, she is going to show some necessary strengthening exercises that are crucial to running injury-free. PHASE 1: Glute Activation Prior to a run, activating your glutes is so important in …
