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“There is not a one-size-fits-all return to running program or protocol,” explains host Dr. Andrew. Post-injury, it may be challenging to figure out returning to running safely. Since there is no one way to heal, Dr. Andrew lays out different ways to become a runner once again. If you […]
Have you ever been told that any issues you’re having with your pelvic floor after giving birth is normal, that this is the cost of motherhood, or that’s just what happens when you’ve gone through pregnancy? Well, a lot of things are not true. Why? Because while the issues you’re […]
“The critical measure for foot function is toe flexor strength,” explains Dr. Emily Splichal, Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist. As a functional podiatrist and lover of fitness, Dr. Emily holistically looks to the feet to improve one’s movement. With her minimalist footwear company Naboso, Dr. Emily strives to enhance sensory nerve […]
“If I don’t schedule my workouts into my day, then things are going to get in the way of that,” says host Dr. Andrew. With such a busy life, it’s common to believe we need to finish our other tasks before getting to workout. Recognizing that this mentality sets us […]
“If we’re getting good coordination between the pelvic floor and our abs, we’re just going to be able to generate more power,” explains Dr. Amber Rand, PT, DPT, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT, and Physio Room’s Women’s Health Specialist. Through her own challenges with pregnancy, Dr. Amber became passionate about women’s health. […]
with Dr. Andrew Fix If you’re a runner, strength training is a must. Especially if you are prepping for a long distance run like a marathon. As a Physical Therapist, if I were to build a strength training routine for a runner I would focus on hitting the major muscle […]
“The principle of R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation) has gone by the wayside,” explains host Dr. Andrew. When we get injuries, we often assume that icing the problem is best. However, there are more modern, effective ways to care for your injury, which Dr. Andrew lays out today. […]
It’s no secret that exercise is important for our overall health. But what many people don’t realize is that exercise is also crucial for healing after an injury. When we are injured, our first instinct is often to rest and take it easy. And while rest is important, too much […]
“The best life advice is to make yourself different. Make yourself something that’s not like other people,” explains Andrew Brandt, an accomplished Sports Executive, Professor, and Executive Director of the Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law. A leader in sports, sports law, sports policy, and more, Andrew has a […]
Running is one of the most popular but misunderstood forms of exercise globally. With one of the highest injury rates of any activity, it’s very common to experience an injury during your running journey. Take the marathon, for example. The marathon is 26.2 miles. There are approximately 30 million runners […]
“Pain does not always mean that there’s significant tissue trauma that’s taken place, it’s a request for change,” explains host Dr. Andrew. Like all of us, Dr. Andrew understands there are times when you want to push yourself through exercise, but you have a physical issue. Today, Dr. Andrew gives […]
“The big thing is learning to take care of your body,” explains Gabe Martinez, a Leadville race series competitor. A client of Physio Room and a five-time 100-run finisher, Gabe has always been an active person. Committed to his training, Gabe shares how he overcame the physical feats of the […]