What is Dry Needling?
Written by: Alyssa Coons, DPT What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a modality used in conjunction with physical therapy to assist in...
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- Apr 27
- 2 min
Adaptations to Resistance Training (AKA Lifting, Weight Training)
Written by: Cassidy Ryan, MA Whether you are a seasoned athlete or new to lifting, there is a lot of information out there regarding...
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- Jun 24, 2019
- 4 min
Are You Ready to Return to Running Postnatal?!
I’m going to try and summarize some of the main points from the recent guidelines that were published on return to running postnatal by...
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- May 15, 2019
- 3 min
Why You Should Stop Drawing In Your Belly Button
One of the most common cues in various fitness/exercise classes during various exercises or core work is to “draw your belly button in...
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- Apr 16, 2019
- 3 min
3 Tips To Prevent Running Injuries
Now that this lovely Ohio weather is starting to turn around, are you hitting the pavement running? Nobody likes getting injured and you...
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- Mar 15, 2019
- 4 min
How to breathe your way to a stronger core
Get out of your car today? Maybe picked something up off the ground? Well congratulations, you produced around 175 pounds of force on...
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- Dec 7, 2018
- 3 min
Do you have “tight” hip flexors?
Have you tried stretching and stretching and they still seem “tight”?? It is very common for the majority of people to report their hip...
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- Nov 30, 2018
- 2 min
RUNNERS--Do you want to improve your running form and prevent injury so you can keep running?
Video Running Gait Analysis is an excellent component of a running training program! What is video running gait analysis? The human eye...
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- Nov 14, 2018
- 3 min
Cupping in Physical Therapy
Many of you probably saw the cup marks on Michael Phelps during the Olympics or maybe you’ve seen those red/purplish circles on other...
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- Oct 23, 2018
- 2 min
A physical therapist's tips on how to finish off the year strong, active, and healthy (yes, even
It’s that time of the year as we head into fall/winter with lots of holidays coming up. This time of year is always busy with all sorts...
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- Sep 20, 2018
- 2 min
Are you glute dominant or hamstring dominant?! Why does it matter?
Let’s start out by talking a little bit about the glutes and hamstrings. Both the gluteus maximus and the hamstring muscles are hip...
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- Jul 26, 2018
- 2 min
Shoulder Pain/Impingement: What is it? Do you have it? What can you do about it?
What Is It? Shoulder impingement can be a pain during various movements of your involved shoulder. Let me first explain some of the...
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- Jun 26, 2018
- 2 min
It's time to start living pain-free
My name is Kaitlin Hartley and I am the physical therapist at Grandview Primary Care & Performance Medicine Institute. I graduated in May...
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- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
4 Questions that Runners Should Know the Answers to
Whether you're a Runner Newbie or training for your 3rd marathon, it never hurts to learn the tricks od the trade when it comes to being...
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- Mar 27, 2018
- 2 min
5 things to do before getting back to outdoor training:
Although you can't really tell (thanks Columbus)...Spring is on the horizon. Which means we can all come crawling out of the depths of...
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- Feb 26, 2018
- 2 min
Using a DEXA Scan to Build a Better Strength Program
Creating a training program is a combination of art and science. Some variables to consider when making a program include: Volume,...
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- Jan 17, 2018
- 3 min
Your workout questions: answered.
Whether you're a gym newbie or fitness connoisseur, it never hurts to relearn the fundamentals of the gym and overall exercise. I asked...
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- Jan 9, 2018
- 1 min
Move over prescription meds, there's a new drug in town
During a medical study, it was found that one drug in particular caused breast cancer survivors' fatigue to reduce and their cognitive...
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- Nov 15, 2017
- 4 min
Holiday Party Survival Guide: How to have fun and keep your physique
It’s November and you’ve worked all summer and fall to reach your fitness goals. Maybe you’ve started to see those abs again, just...
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