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Most people have a pelvic floor, yet few understand how it actually functions or why it plays such a critical role in issues like sex, incontinence, and persistent pain. Dr. Andrew Fix is joined by pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Katie Sasser for an honest and informative deep dive […]
When your annual physical feels more like a checklist for insurance than an actual look at your health, it’s a sign that something’s off. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix shares a personal story that hits a nerve for a lot of people – what happens when you go […]
What if rehab wasn’t a step back but a smarter way forward, especially after injury, pregnancy, or both? Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Dr. Jessie Czarnecki, physical therapist, weightlifting coach, and fellow clinician at PhysioRoom, for a conversation about strength training through life’s most demanding seasons including injury […]
Stop apologizing for putting your health first when you’re with family or on vacation. Dr. Andrew Fix gets real about the quiet pressure so many of us feel to explain or soften our choices when we’re around others, especially when those choices support our health. Why do we feel […]
Have you ever found yourself staring into the fridge after a long day, unsure of what to eat and too tired to figure it out? Dr. Andrew Fix shares why food prepping has become one of the most reliable ways he supports his health during the week and how it […]
Could a simple walk challenge your body, clear your mind, and strengthen your sense of discipline all at once? Dr. Andrew Fix unpacks the rising popularity of rucking: a low-tech approach to fitness that involves walking with added weight in a backpack or vest. He explains how this small shift […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Using insurance for physical therapy might feel like a smart move until you see the price you’re paying in time, money, and results. When Dr. Andrew Fix sat in on a client’s post-op appointment, he didn’t expect the orthopedic surgeon to describe their own physical therapy department as “a […]
Asking for help isn’t a weakness; it’s one of the fastest ways to get where you want to go. When did we start believing that real leaders don’t need guidance? Dr. Andrew Fix takes a closer look at a recent Toyota campaign featuring Damian Lillard and unpacks the message […]