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STICK MOBILITY

    Here are 6 of our favorite mobility flow sequences with Stick Mobility • Ninja Flow From the shoulders and chest, down the thoracic spine and into the hips and lower limbs, the ninja flow is an excellent way to synergistically open up the entire movement system throughout the kinetic chain.  Slapshot Rotational range …

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HOW TO COMBAT BLOATING

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 …

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WHY YOU MUST BOOST YOUR FIBER INTAKE!!

A major study has been investigating how much fiber we REALLY need to be eating and found there are HUGE Benefits! 1️⃣ Reduced risk of debilitating heart attacks and strokes. 2️⃣Reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. 3️⃣Easier weight management. 4️⃣ Reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 5️⃣It’s cheap and widely available in the grocery stores!! The …

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HEAD & NECK INJURIES

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 …

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Boxing for Patients with Neurological Conditions

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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