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How to Increase Your Vertical Jump and Speed for Basketball If you’re a basketball player, you already know how important it is to jump high and move fast. Whether it’s exploding off the floor for a rebound, beating your defender on the first step, or staying in front of someone […]
What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why It Matters for Everyone Whether you’ve experienced pelvic pain, incontinence, or back issues—or you’re simply curious about how your body works—understanding the pelvic floor is essential. In this episode of The Code podcast, Dr. Andrew Fix talks with Dr. Katie Sasser to break […]
Cycling Posture: Myths vs. Reality “If healthy breathing patterns are not in place, then no other movement pattern can be.”— Karel Lewit In the cycling world, dogmatic thinking dies hard. While nearly every cyclist eventually deals with neck tightness, shoulder tension, or hand numbness, the go-to solutions often feel stuck […]
Rethinking Pain Through Strength & Performance PT In the world of sports performance, pain is often misunderstood. Many athletes fear it, avoid it, or push through it without question—but pain isn’t always a red flag. It’s a message from your body, signaling that something needs attention. Learning to distinguish between […]
Have You Taken Your MEDS Today? A Natural Prescription for Better Health In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people to rely on medications as part of their daily routine. While some medications are absolutely necessary and life-saving, others might be avoidable with a more holistic approach to health and […]
Strength + Nutrition = Results That Last If you’ve ever felt stuck despite eating healthier or working out harder, you’re not alone. The truth is: optimal wellness doesn’t come from one piece of the puzzle—it comes from the right pieces working together. That’s where strength training and nutrition coaching come […]
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 […]
Walk to Run Strong: Build a Better Foundation Navigating the journey of returning to run after an injury can feel like guesswork and frustration without professional guidance. That’s why embracing a Walk to Run Strong approach is essential—focusing on rebuilding strength, control, and confidence step by step. Here are some […]
Lift Strong, Live Strong: Deadlifts for a Resilient Back Deadlifts often get a bad rap—frequently blamed for causing low back pain or injury. But here’s the truth: when taught and loaded appropriately, the deadlift is one of the most essential movements for building a strong, healthy, and resilient back. Why […]
The Juggernaut Method: A Smarter Approach to Strength One of the most effective systems that incorporates fatigue management, progressive overload, and autoregulation is The Juggernaut Method by Chad Wesley Smith. This 16-week system provides a structured, science-backed periodization model for lifters aiming to improve their squat, bench press, deadlift, and […]
Off-Season Injury Prevention in Youth Soccer The off-season is a critical time for injury prevention in youth soccer. From a physical therapy perspective, this period allows athletes to improve strength, mobility, and neuromuscular control—key components in avoiding common injuries such as ACL tears, ankle sprains, and hamstring strains. One of […]
The Pharmacy of Three Pills There is a pharmacy down the street that offers three pills–a red pill, a blue pill, and a green pill. A Red Pill for Energy, Strength, and Vitality Now, imagine if you could take a pill that boosts your energy, increases strength, and helps you […]