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How to avoid back pain and injury during CrossFit Welcome to Physio Room, where we celebrate the incredible benefits of CrossFit while prioritizing injury prevention and safe training practices. If you’re passionate about CrossFit like we are, you’re likely aware of its transformative power for both body and mind. We […]
A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapist on the PGA Tour As a physical therapist dedicated to the world of professional golf, I’ve had the unique opportunity to be part of the sports medicine staff covering the west-coast swing of the PGA Tour. This journey took me through […]
Endurance Athletes: The Common Disconnect With Strength Training. Before picking up a kettlebell to complement your endurance training, the first step is often to unravel suboptimal movement patterns. What causes these patterns? The human body’s desire for efficiency (when cycling and running) tend to enhance movement patterns […]
Crafting Your Ideal Warm-Up: A Guide for Every Climber Is your warm up setting you up for success? Spending over an hour warming up or none at all? If you start on a V0 and progress to your redpoint grade, your warm up might need tailoring for your specific […]
Navigating Low Back Pain: A Guide to Deciding When Surgery is Necessary At Physio Room, addressing low back injuries is our top priority. We pride ourselves on creating personalized treatment plans based on the Reset, Restore, Reload model: Reset: Stabilize the nervous system to control pain. Restore: Establish normal […]
Benefits of wearing an Oura ring In an age where personal health and wellness are paramount, technology has stepped in to provide insightful data to help us understand our bodies better. The Oura Ring is one such innovation, offering a discreet yet powerful tool to track numerous health metrics. […]
Benefits of wearing a Whoop Wearable technology has rapidly evolved over the last decade, providing individuals with more detailed insights into their health, fitness, and overall well-being. One standout device in this domain is the Whoop strap. Unlike traditional fitness trackers or smartwatches, the Whoop focuses primarily on recovery, strain, […]
Do you have low back and/or knee tightness when riding? The gist: There are 6 primal functional movements of the human body. Of those, the hinge and lunge are the two primary movements for mountain biking. Mastery of these two movements off the bike provides numerous riding advantages, […]
Winter is Coming: Try this Warm-Up for Rock Climbers As winter approaches and gym climbing gains popularity, the risk of climbing-related injuries unfortunately tends to increase. With the colder months discouraging outdoor climbing, it becomes tempting to spend a significant amount of time climbing at the gym. Below is the […]
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 […]