Every now and then, something comes along worthy of being called “the next best thing since sliced bread.” As a physical therapist and strength and conditioning specialist, I don’t throw that term around lightly. But when it comes to helping seniors improve their strength and stay physically strong (and thus, healthier), blood flow restriction training is certainly worthy of that …
Vibrating Foam Roller vs Regular Foam Roller | Proven Benefits of Each
If you’re wondering if there could be a therapeutic difference between using a regular foam roller versus one of those new, fancy, vibrating rollers that are becoming increasingly popular these days, you’re not alone. Many people across the internet are wondering this same question and, therefore, if one truly reigns superior to the other. And when looking at the findings …
MOBO Board Review: Why it’s Unlike Any Other Balance Board
If there’s one thing I need to constantly remind myself of, it’s to never judge a book by its cover. This was certainly the case a short while ago when I came across the MOBO board, a unique looking balance board that I had prematurely assumed to be “just another gimmick-type balance board on the market”. Ha, boy was I …
Foam Rolling Your Pecs: A MUCH More Practical & Effective Way
If you haven’t had success when it comes to finding a practical way to roll out your tight, sore and achy pectoral muscles, you’re not alone. Plenty of people looking to keep their pecs from feeling excessively tight and lousy actually struggle to find a practical and effective way to do so; it’s a tricky issue since this area of …
Massage Gun vs Vibrating Foam Roller – Is One Better than the Other?
With technology continually advancing at blistering speeds, the health and fitness world is producing some unique and beneficial recovery methods that are rising in popularity. The problem is that sometimes there can be a seemingly overwhelming amount of overlap between these different products that are all claiming to do what sound like similar things. One such prominent example is the …
The Seven Best Ways to Massage Your Calf Muscles All by Yourself
Plenty of people experience tight and nasty feeling calf muscles. After all, these muscles tend to get used more so than nearly any other muscles in our body. So, when it comes to getting calf tension under control and thus getting them to feel better, having effective, self-directed treatment methods that are easy, quick and convenient to perform should be …
Ten EPIC Benefits of the Functional Movement Screen (Science Proven)
The Functional Movement Screen is an amazing assessment tool that can be a critical step to take when seeking to keep your body operating as smoothly and pain-free as possible. While you might have heard of this unique movement analysis system, you may not be fully aware of the amazing benefits it can truly provide. The Functional Movement Screen can …
How to Succeed in PT School (Don’t Make These Mistakes)
Being successful in PT school sure has plenty of perks. Aside from the big picture (that being graduation from your program and obtaining licensure), success throughout your time in school will also carry added benefits of immense stress reduction, a more professional image and perhaps even some fun along the way. If you want to succeed in PT school, you …
10 More Awesome In-Service Topic Ideas for PT Students
If you’re in the market for finding and delivering an in-service topic as part of your PT student requirements, this article will hopefully help you out. This article covers ten topics that could make for great presentations in order to satisfy your in-service requirements. And, if you haven’t already done so, be sure to check out my other in-service articles: …
Do compression shorts help with groin injuries?
A pulled groin is a feeling you won’t soon forget, and the problem is that when it comes to groin pulls (and other groin injuries) you can be reminded of that feeling with nearly every step that you take. This leads many people to seek effective ways to decrease this pain and speed up the recovery process. Compression shorts can …