by Alex Sutton | Oct 7, 2020 | Exercises, Physical Therapy
Looking to own your first (pullup, pushup/1-arm pushup, pistol squat, etc.)? Greasing the groove is an excellent way to make that happen. This method provides an efficient and effective way to build the neurological pathway and connection in order to acquire a new...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 30, 2020 | Injury Prevention Tips, Physical Therapy, Physio, Therapy
Avoid overcompensation of muscles such as the hamstrings and quads by activating and strengthening the gluteal muscles. When these muscles aren’t firing, the surrounding muscles and joints (hip, knee, and ankle) bear too much of the force which could then lead...
by Alex Sutton | Sep 25, 2020 | Physical Therapy, Physio
Got knots in your muscles or hear a clicking sound when you move? This could be why… Fascia is the band or sheet of connective tissue (primarily collagen) that separates, encases, stabilizes, and attaches our muscles. Over time, chronic stress from poor posture,...
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 11, 2020 | Exercises
Instability in the feet and ankles can affect your gait and any degree off in your alignment, even the tiniest bit, can cause your body to compensate for balance. This compensation can radiate up the kinetic chain manifesting as potential issues for the knee, IT band,...
