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Swelling After Exercise: Is It Really a Setback? Let’s Talk About It This concern comes up all the time in the clinic, and it usually sounds a little something like this: “I did ___ and my knee swelled up. I had to stop everything and rest for a whole week.” […]
What if the missing piece in better movement and healthier feet isn’t your shoes at all? Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with trainer and Aira Basics founder Rachel Ridgeway to unpack a surprisingly overlooked factor in foot health: socks. After switching to barefoot-style footwear, Rachel noticed less discomfort in […]
Why Injury Rehab Should Look Like Strength Training One of the most common mistakes athletes make during rehab is treating an injury like a timeout from training rather than a modification of it. If you’re a lifter, runner, or someone who values staying active, your rehab should still resemble training. […]
Your plans may look perfect on paper, yet preparation is what determines whether your goals survive the moment real life hits. In this short solo episode, Dr. Andrew Fix reflects on the gap between planning and preparation. Many people enjoy creating plans because they bring clarity and structure. Yet […]
Lightning Crotch in Pregnancy: Causes, Relief & Pelvic Floor PT If you’re pregnant (or recently postpartum) and have felt a sudden, sharp, almost electric pain shooting through your vagina or pelvis, you may have heard it called “lightning crotch.” This type of pregnancy pelvic pain is common — but that […]
Injured Runner: Frequency or Duration First? One of the most common questions we hear at Physio Room is: “I’m feeling good. Should I run more often, or is it okay to return to my long runs?” For most runners, the answer is clear and evidence-based: Increase frequency before increasing duration. […]
Your mattress may be the most important performance tool in your life and most people are choosing it based on marketing instead of measurable impact on sleep, recovery, and long-term health. Sleep drives everything. Cognitive sharpness. Physical recovery. Emotional regulation. Longevity. Yet most people approach mattress shopping with guesswork […]
Most of your stress does not come from the situation itself. It comes from your refusal to accept what you cannot control. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix sharpens the distinction between inputs and outcomes. You can prepare, act with integrity, and make thoughtful decisions. You cannot dictate how […]
Strength & Conditioning: A Critical Window for Youth Bone Development How Multidirectional Movement and Strength Training Shape Lifelong Bone Health When we think about kids’ sports, we often focus on performance, confidence, and teamwork. But one of the most powerful — and lasting — benefits of physical activity during childhood, […]
What if the simplest way to build strength, improve endurance, and sharpen your mind is already sitting in your closet as an old backpack? Rucking sounds almost too simple to matter. Add weight to a walk and head outside. Yet in this conversation, Dr. Andrew Fix and registered dietitian […]
Three Common Athlete Recovery Problems (and How to Fix Them) When Training Stress Doesn’t Fully Resolve Most athletes don’t struggle because they train too hard — they struggle because their bodies don’t fully resolve the stress of training. These aren’t always injuries. They’re recovery bottlenecks — points where the body […]
Most people try to be more present by forcing focus when the real leverage comes from how you transition between moments rather than what you do inside them. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix reframes presence as a skill built through transitions rather than effort alone. When work spills […]