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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 […]
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 […]
When ‘Normal’ Isn’t Healthy: What Your Labs Might Be Missing If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” on your blood work—yet you know something feels off—you’re not alone. Symptoms like fatigue, bloating, brain fog, mood swings, and trouble sleeping are incredibly common, yet they’re often brushed off or dismissed […]
Unlock Your Health: The Power of Holistic Nutrition Have you ever felt like something’s “off” in your body, only to be told your labs look normal? You’re not alone. Many people spend years chasing symptoms, trying new diets, and Googling solutions, only to feel stuck in a cycle of temporary […]
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 […]
Knee pain from Cycling: The Neuromuscular Rut “If nothing changes, nothing changes. If you keep doing what you’re doing, you’re going to keep getting what you’re getting.” – Courtney C. Stevens The Gist: Knee pain from cycling often stems from repetitive movement patterns that become ingrained over time. As we […]
3 Essential Steps for Returning to Barbell Training After Injury Let’s set the scene. You’ve finally started feeling better from that nagging injury and are ready to return to your normal training after a few long months away from your usual routine. You’re excited to get back to barbell sports […]
Stronger, Faster: Does Heavy Lifting Boost Endurance PRs? The goal of every good strength and conditioning coach is to enhance the physical preparedness of athletes for their sport. This kind of training is done outside of working with a technical coach—for example, a running coach. For endurance athletes, especially […]
Building Strength for Endurance Athletes: Master Control, Then Unleash Power The gist: When it comes to building strength for endurance athletes, the priority is clear: first build control and integrity. Increase usable range of motion. Then build output. Strength on top of compensation compromises sport longevity. Endurance athletes need […]
🌟New Postpartum Guidelines: Key Tips for a Healthier First Year🌟 As pelvic floor therapists, we’re always keeping up with the latest research so we can better support you during the postpartum period. We’re excited to share key updates from the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep […]