Sports tape can be a pretty fantastic product and one that is your best friend…until it comes time to take it off. At this point, it often somehow instantly becomes your worst enemy; the pain of peeling the tape off of your skin can be rather brutal, especially if you have sensitive skin. Thankfully, this article will provide you with …
Theracup: The ULTIMATE Review by a Physical Therapist (with pictures)
A short while ago, a company by the name of Theracup reached out to me and asked if I’d like to review their eponymous product, Theracup. Not having heard of this company or the device before, I quickly looked into what exactly their product was and what it aimed to achieve. Needless to say, I was intrigued. And, if you …
Here’s How Often You Should Be Doing Your Physical Therapy Exercises
When it comes to injury rehabilitation, correcting movement dysfunction, and getting out of pain, physical exercise is vital to reaching these goals. While selecting the right types of movements or exercises to perform is a critical initial step, performing each of them with the ideal frequency is just as critical for your success. As a general rule, strengthening exercises for …
Here’s The Best Time of Day to do Your Physical Therapy Exercises
An essential component of physical therapy is therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise. The body can almost always benefit from the correct types, amounts and frequencies of movement. But if you’re not quite sure what the best time of the day may be for performing these exercises, then fear not; this article will walk you through all you need to know when …
Seven BRILLIANT Ways To Actually Make Cardio Enjoyable (Seriously)
Cardio training is well-known for many things, and unfortunately, being incredibly boring is often one of them. This is especially true when performed in a gym-based environment rather than outdoors. Either way, if you’re in need of some strategies that can help shake the boredom (and perhaps, even make it somewhat fun), then this article has you covered. To reduce …
Activate & Strengthen Your VMO With This Science-proven Exercise
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 …