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Key Takeaways: • Protein is an essential macronutrient that plays a crucial role in muscle repair, immune function, and overall health. Consuming an adequate amount of protein daily, preferably around 1 gram per pound of body weight, can support muscle growth, fat loss, and satiety. • Animal-based protein sources provide […]
Key Takeaways • Mindset is key! When you change your mindset to be more open to growth and focused on the present, you become more resilient and can overcome more challenges and fears. • Diaphragmatic breathing can be used as a mindfulness practice to help you slow down, recover, and […]
Key Takeaways: • You don’t always have control over what happens to you in life, but you do have control over how you react. • Blaming others for your problems will not solve anything and will just make you feel worse. • Ultimately, you are in control of your own […]
Key Takeaways: • Get blood work done regularly (every 3, 6, 12 months) • Even if you have perfect cholesterol, you should still get your arteries checked for plaque • The first symptom of a heart attack is usually death. So don’t wait until you actually have symptoms to check […]
Key Takeaways: • While AI should not be used to completely replace a physical therapist, it can be used as a means of gathering data to determine the best treatment plan • Wearables and other data collection tools are now at the point where the data can be used to […]
Breaking down the pull-up for climbers Have you ever wondered about the intricate workings of your muscles during pull-ups and other exercises? Perhaps you’ve noticed that moving in one direction of a particular exercise feels easier compared to moving in the opposite direction. These differences in perceived effort can, in […]
Key Takeaways: • When the body does not have enough energy to support daily physiological functions, this can trigger RED-S • RED-S causes health complications like hormone suppression, bone stress injuries, and digestive issues • RED-S is most commonly seen in female athletes, but is believed to be underreported in […]
Key Takeaways: • Acupuncture affects the whole nervous system due to energetic intentionality, whereas dry needling is most helpful for localized areas of the body. • You can always retrain yourself to think more positively, no matter what has happened in your life. • You are your own best healer. […]
Key takeaways: • Control what you can and let go of what you cannot control. • After adversity strikes, take time to recover. Seek out resources to determine what happened and why it happened and get back out there. • Don’t compare yourself to other athletes, because your success may […]
Key Takeaways: • There is no such thing as the “perfect time” so stop waiting for one. • You can’t progress if you don’t at least start in the first place. Take the first small step forward, because if you get off track you can still course correct. • If […]
Golf Warm-Up Using Only a Golf Club There are many ways to improve your golf game, and a good warm up is one of them. A warm up essential to prepare your body and mind for the physical and mental demands of the game. It helps loosen up your muscles, […]
Shoulder Pain Explained Hey there, folks! Dr. Chris, the shoulder superhero, reporting for duty with Physio Room! Today, we’re embarking on a wild adventure into the mysterious world of shoulder anatomy. Get ready to unravel the secrets behind those pesky shoulder and neck issues that have been bugging you. We’ll […]