by DND | Dec 1, 2019 | Physical Therapy
At some point in our lives, we have all heard the saying “squatting is bad for your knees.” But have we ever stopped and wondered why such a normal movement pattern in day-to-day life is frowned down upon and recommended to avoid? Not only is squatting good for the...
by DND | Nov 5, 2019 | Fitness
If you are training for performance, aesthetic or simply just to live a healthy life you should be working out lower body as much, if not more than, upper body. For some this can be your best friend and others it may be your biggest enemy but it’s importance should...
by DND | Nov 4, 2019 | cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is any treatment involving freezing or near freezing temperatures. Although the potential benefits are not yet proven, it may be a safe alternative and preventative treatment for many injuries. The most common form of cryotherapy involves sitting or...
by DND | Oct 9, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Sports
Ankle mobility, more specifically ankle dorsiflexion, is vital during everyday movements such as walking and going up and down stairs. It is also important for athletes, as it is required for squatting, jumping and adequate force production. Dorsiflexion, simply put,...
by DND | Oct 9, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer for men. Fortunately, there are more men living longer following a diagnosis, where up to 76.5% of men are surviving five-year post-diagnosis. However, prostate cancer survivors are experiencing an increasing number of...