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Treating pain without seeing the full picture is like fixing a leaky pipe without checking the water supply for the real issue. Dr. Andrew Fix shares a story about a patient who followed all the rules of rehab but still couldn’t shake her knee pain. Months of physical therapy […]
The Pharmacy of Three Pills There is a pharmacy down the street that offers three pills–a red pill, a blue pill, and a green pill. A Red Pill for Energy, Strength, and Vitality Now, imagine if you could take a pill that boosts your energy, increases strength, and helps you […]
Most injuries don’t need surgery. They need the right signal to help the body start healing. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Kathleen Heiney, the founder of LINC Golf & Wellness and ReGen3 Therapeutics, to talk about shockwave therapy and its role in treating tendinopathy and chronic pain. What […]
Knee pain from Cycling: The Neuromuscular Rut “If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting.” – Courtney C. Stevens The Gist: Knee pain from cycling often stems from repetitive movement patterns that become ingrained over time. As we […]
Most people think the gym is where the magic happens, but the real calorie-burner might be everything you’re doing outside of it. Dr. Andrew Fix introduces the concept of NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) and explains why these unstructured movements might be your biggest opportunity for burning calories and boosting […]
3 Essential Steps for Returning to Barbell Training After Injury Let’s set the scene. You’ve finally started feeling better from that nagging injury and are ready to return to your normal training after a few long months away from your usual routine. You’re excited to get back to barbell sports […]
Billionaires are investing in longevity science, and it could change how the rest of us live, age, and access healthcare. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Dr. David Dror, a health economist and author of “Investors in Longevity,” about the future of aging and why massive private […]
Stronger, Faster: Does Heavy Lifting Boost Endurance PRs? The goal of every good strength and conditioning coach is to enhance the physical preparedness of athletes for their sport. This kind of training is done outside of working with a technical coach—for example, a running coach. For endurance athletes, especially […]
Most injuries don’t come out of nowhere. They happen when your body is asked to do more than it’s ready for. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix breaks down how injury, capacity, and stress are connected in ways that many people overlook. What causes an injury? Why do some […]
Building Strength for Endurance Athletes: Master Control, Then Unleash Power The gist: When it comes to building strength for endurance athletes, the priority is clear: first build control and integrity. Increase usable range of motion. Then build output. Strength on top of compensation compromises sport longevity. Endurance athletes need […]
Waiting until pain gets worse guarantees it’ll cost you more time, more money, and more of the life you want to live. This episode starts with a conversation about amortization in commercial real estate, but quickly shifts to something more personal: the way we treat our own pain. Dr. […]
🌟New Postpartum Guidelines: Key Tips for a Healthier First Year🌟 As pelvic floor therapists, we’re always keeping up with the latest research so we can better support you during the postpartum period. We’re excited to share key updates from the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep […]