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Addressing Hip Stiffness in Athletes with the Hinge
I commonly hear from patients on evaluation that they have a persistent hip tightness that only gets mild relief from the regular hip...
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Addressing Knee Stiffness for Squatting and Running
We commonly evaluate runners and lifters for knee pain that’s stopping them from squatting in the gym and from performing single leg...
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Mastering the Front Rack Position for CrossFitters: Key Tips for Better Mobility and Performance
In CrossFit, the front rack position is critical for many movements, including the front squat, clean, thruster, and overhead press....
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Patellofemoral Pain in Lifters and Runners: Causes, Treatment, and TidbitsÂ
Here at Zenith Performance Physical Therapy, we commonly evaluate patients with complaints of generally achy and beat up knees that are...
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3 Deadlift and Low Back Pain PointersÂ
Technique Breakdown: I find that focusing on the setup pays off despite looking deceptively simple. Start with your shoulders above the...
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Midfoot Mobility For Runners
Boost Your Running: The Importance of Midfoot Mobility As a physical therapist, I often see runners grappling with discomfort or injuries...
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Overhead Mobility for Weightlifters: Thoracic SpineÂ
For weightlifters, optimal overhead mobility is crucial for both performance and injury prevention. Whether you’re executing a snatch,...
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Kipping Tips for CrossFitters
As a physical therapist and a CrossFit coach, I see the hollow hold and arch hold programmed into warmups all the time, and rightfully...
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Wall Ball Technique Breakdown
Plenty of patients come in with complaints of wall balls for numerous reasons: knee stiffness limiting the squat, achy necks from looking...
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Bench Pressing with Shoulder Pain
Feeling some shoulder pain in the bottom of the bench press and it hasn’t gone away after a few weeks? Worse yet, is that pain lingering...
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Unlocking Hamstring Mobility with Romanian Deadlifts
RDLs build strength, enhance flexibility, and improve hamstring mobility for better movement patterns.
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Mid-Back Aches? We Got You.
Many patients come in with complaints about tightness between their shoulder blades, upper back tension, or nagging neck pain.
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Enhancing Healing: The Dynamic Duo of Dry Needling with Electrical Stimulation
Discover the dynamic duo of dry needling and electrical stimulation: a game-changer in pain relief and tissue healing.
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Unlocking the Potential: Strengthening Exercises for Runners to Combat Knee Pain
Explore effective strategies to combat runner's knee and elevate your running game with these targeted exercises. From single-leg wall sits
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Crossfitters: What Sets the Competition Apart!Â
One of the biggest differentiators I see between truly competitive CrossFit athletes and athletes stuck in that perpetual intermediate stage
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Exercise: The Key to Longevity and Well-being
As physical therapists, we’re constantly reminded of the remarkable benefits that exercise can bring to our lives. Beyond the immediate...
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Butter Up Your Hips For Better Squats!
Hip mobility is crucial for maintaining overall flexibility and preventing injuries, especially for athletes and individuals with...
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Quads, Quads, Quads: Developing the Quadriceps in Crossfitters and Runners, Part 1
At Zenith Performance Physical Therapy, many of the Crossfitters and runners that enter our clinic present with some recurrent pain and over
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The Overhead Athlete and Shoulder Pain
When it comes to managing the painful shoulder in an athlete, be that a Crossfitter, thrower, or circus artist, we aim to quickly put out...
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Stepping into Relief: A Guide to Conquering Foot Pain and Stiffness
Experiencing foot pain and stiffness can be a real hindrance to your daily activities, from walks on the beach to intense workouts.
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