by Alex Sutton | Sep 18, 2020 | Clinical Nutrition
When good bacteria is out of balance or overcome by bad bacteria, it’s called dysbiosis. Nutrients may not be digested & absorbed correctly causing low energy levels, compromised immune system (causing infections), & toxic bacteria levels will continue...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 16, 2020 | Injury Prevention Tips, Physical Therapy
Having stronger muscles (particularly those that surround the knee joint) can reduce the impact and stress on your knee, and help your knee joint move more easily. -Quadriceps (consists of: vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, rectus femoris, & vastus medius) →...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 16, 2020 | Motivation
“A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true.” -Greg Heid Step 1 – Write down your goal. Step 2 – Break it down into small action...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 14, 2020 | Clinical Nutrition, Recipes
Collagen is the major component of connective tissues that make up tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Collagen also supports strong skin (elasticity and hydration), hair and nails (prevents brittleness), as well as joints (helps maintain integrity of cartilage). When...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 14, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Here’s some facts about the rectus femoris: One of the 4 quadriceps muscles, located in the middle of the front of the thigh Attaches from the pelvis to the patellar tendon (just below the knee joint) and is responsible for knee extension and hip flexion...
