When it comes to injury rehabilitation and general strengthening of the vastus medialis obliquus (VMO) muscle, there are a lot of ways to go about doing so, all of which depend on many factors of the individual. But if you’re looking for just one exercise and one that can be done without any exercise equipment, a specifically modified version of …
The 25 Best Study Tips for Physical Therapy School (You Need These)
When it comes to studying while you make your way through physical therapy school, many little tips and tricks can make the process much easier for students. Within this article, I’ll share 25 of my own personal tips that you can consider using for your academic studies, which will hopefully help you smash school and even have a little fun …
Pro Advice: Find The Best Physical Therapist For YOU With These Tips
Going to physical therapy can be a nerve-racking experience for many people, and it can get even more overwhelming if you’re trying to find a physical therapist who is the right fit for you. As a physical therapist, I understand this and want to do all that I can to help you out with this situation. What follows within this …
The ABSOLUTE Best Exercise for Subscapularis Strengthening: Here’s How
While different exercises can be performed to help strengthen the subscapularis muscle, many of them don’t isolate it effectively, which minimizes the work that this muscle has to do throughout the movement. This leads to other similar muscles doing the majority of the work while reducing the strengthening effect of the subscapularis. If you need an exercise that ensures you’re …
How Often Should You Workout With A Personal Trainer? | The Formula
If you’re spending good money on a personal trainer, you want to get the most out of your money (and physical effort). While training can be a considerable financial investment for many individuals, it can yield significant dividends if done with an ideal frequency. If the frequency of sessions isn’t ideal, however, results may be lacking, and you may feel …
How To Find AND Hire the Right Personal Trainer For YOU | Expert Tips
So you’ve decided that you’re going to get a personal trainer, and you’re committed to creating a healthier, more active version of yourself. Awesome! There are some genuinely amazing changes and benefits that await. But the final step in hiring a personal trainer is making sure that you hire the right personal trainer for you! The right personal trainer for …
Tips From A Pro: 12 Benefits of Hiring A Personal Trainer
I’m a physical therapist (DPT) and strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS), which means that I’m an absolute geek for all things movement, fitness and health. My years of personal training in gyms, athlete performance facilities and clinics have absolutely enriched my life in so many ways. I’m beyond thankful to say that many of those I’ve trained have told me …
Why the Sphinx Push-up Reigns KING for Triceps Strength and Size
The internet is filled with all sorts of push-up variations that claim to be the best for building bigger and stronger triceps muscles. Yet, many of them require the shoulder joint to be placed in less than ideal positions for the variation. This can lead to shoulder irritation, pain, and even lost time from your workout pursuits as a result. …
Does GPA Matter in PT School? Here’s What You Don’t Realize
Ahh, the good ol’ grade point average. You likely already know that students need one that’s relatively high to get into PT school, but does keeping a super-high GPA matter once you’re actually in your physical therapy program? Is it a true determiner of how proficient you’ll be as a clinician after that? Well, kind of…but also not really. There …
Six benefits of using a glute-ham roller (here’s why you need one)
The glute-ham roller (often referred to as a glute-ham slider) is a lesser-known yet, wise piece of equipment to own (or at least use). Whether you’re building a home gym on a tight budget or with limited space, or you just want to use a great piece of equipment, consider this little guy to be an absolute staple. It’s simply …