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Think of your shoes as the foundation for your body’s performance. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Fix delves into the critical role of proper footwear in maintaining foot health and overall performance. Broadcasting from his Nissan Pathfinder, Dr. Fix compares the functionality of his vehicle to the importance of choosing […]
“Back pain is a lifestyle problem, not a medical problem,” declares Dr. Andrew Fix. In this episode, he discusses lower back pain and how it is a common issue affecting 88% of Americans at some point in their lives. As the leading cause of work disability, it results in an […]
“Where did this concept come from, that in order to fix our pain, we just need to stretch more?” asks host Dr. Andrew Fix on this episode of The Code, after assessing a number of runners ahead of a major racing day in Colorado. Many athletes who experience joint pain […]
Unstructured play isn’t, and shouldn’t be, just for kids. “We need you, I want you, you need you to go play,” implores host Dr. Andrew Fix on today’s episode of The Code. When we’re little, he explains, we play freely, on a daily basis and, for the most part, without […]
“You don’t want to take a chance with your health,” says Dr. Andrew Fix about the importance of getting pain checked out. Of course, the type of pain you are experiencing should determine what kind of care you seek out. On today’s episode of The Code, Dr. Fix will break […]
“Knowledge is power”—or is it? It’s a phrase we hear often, but never really question. On today’s episode of The Code, host Dr. Andrew Fix suggests that knowledge is not power, at least not unto itself. Knowledge becomes powerful only when we put it into action. Dr. Fix cites […]
“Our medical system, here in the United States, is failing you, and failing me and failing us.” says Dr. Andrew Fix. Doctors’ appointments last less than ten minutes and patients leave feeling neglected and unheard. If specialists are able to offer any solutions to patients’ problems, they are often impractical […]
“No feeling compares to what it feels like to see your child being born.” Dr. Andrew Fix joins us on this solo episode of The Code to talk about priorities, as his have just made a tectonic shift: he and his wife just welcomed their first child, a baby […]
On this solo episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix dives back into the topic of “controlling the controllables” (CTC), which is one of the five core values practiced and promoted at Physio Room. In other words, we can’t control the calls the ref makes, so we should instead focus […]
We are busting myths for fitness over 50 in this episode! Dr. Andrew Fix disputes claims against exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, squats, and deadlifts being unsafe or inappropriate as we age. In fact, Dr. Fix advocates for exercise to combat muscle loss and keep up physical function in later years. […]
Think deep squats are a no-go for your knees? Think again! In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix takes on the controversial debate surrounding deep squats and their impact on knee health. He dismantles the widespread notion that deep squats are detrimental, backing his stance with solid research […]
Step into the adrenaline-filled world of the DEKA Fit World Championships with Dr. Andrew Fix as he recounts his experience in the DEKA Strong category, navigating a 10-station fitness challenge that tests functional movement. He brings to life the event’s vibrant atmosphere, where camaraderie and mutual encouragement among participants underscore […]