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Dry Needling

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 04/19/2023, revised 01/20/2025 What is it? Dry needling is a tool to help manage muscular pain. The needle is inserted into the trigger point (tender/sensitive/painful spot along the muscle) of the muscle. (Above I am working on this...

Strength Training

How Much Protein Should I Eat?

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 03/08/2024 You are building your workout routine, and now are thinking how much protein should I eat? It is important to support your body to maintain and build strength, help with body composition, and for energy throughout the day....

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Should I Stretch Prior to Exercise?

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 01/12/2024 Well, that depends on what type of stretching you are talking about. There are several types of stretching, today we will be discussing static and dynamic. Static is when you get into a stretch position and hold for a certain...

Strength Training

Common Fitness Questions Answered

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 01/20/2025 Let’s dive into common fitness questions answered in today’s blog post. How often should I work out? 3-5 days a week is recommended by ACSM (see my post for how to balance strength training and cardio). The range...

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3 Exercises You Can Perform at Your Desk

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 01/20/2025 These exercises can be performed while sitting at your desk, while on the phone or just taking a minute to perform them between emails. They do not all need to be performed at the same time, you can try sprinkling them in...

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Benefits of Exercise

Home » Physical Therapy Blog 01/20/2025 So we all know there are benefits of exercise. If you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, get stronger, or are an athlete looking to improve performance, you likely have turned toward exercise to help achieve your...