Simply Not Easy

Today is the official graduation day. While I already had the ceremony back in May, now that my final clinical is done and all logistics processed I've graduated my Doctor of Physical Therapy program. It's bsen a long time coming. Toughing it out through both undergrad and grad school for this training. Now that I've come so far I truly recognize that this is only the start of what's yet to come...

Sometimes the most unselfish thing you can do is be a little selfish. No one wants to lean on the shoulder of someone who's weak and insecure. It's like choosing to sit on a chair with only three legs. Too many people compromise too much and too early in their lives. They sell their dreams for acceptance. Tune in for this thought provoking episode and consider where you stand on this dynamic tight rope of an essential question: are you really helping or hindering yourself, and others?

We're expanding upon our last Tasty Tuesday episode and continuing with the topic of Inflammation. In this episode we talk about what types of exercise have an inflammatory effect and what that specifically is. We also expand on another possible explanation of why moderate aerobic activity reduces muscle soreness aside from just processing lactic acid. This should get you fired up, or cooling the fire down depending what your inflammatory goal is.

Every substance we consume ultimately has some degree of pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory properties. Acute inflammation is not always desireable but may serve a purpose. Chronic inflammation is a nightmare waiting to hatch. Tune in to learn about the role of inflammation on the gut and some simple stratigies to manage your inflammation. There may also be a link between chronic gut inflammation and some common autoimmune diseases.

It's game time out here. Muscle Monday is taking a look at an essential muscle for all levels of performance that is far too often overlooked. This is the famous boxing punching muscle that shows its rigid teeth along the rib cage. It sure packs a punch! Tune in to learn about the biggest difference between us and monkeys (we suck at pull ups), and what factors play into this difference. For anything overhead, this muscle is a requirement.

*Disclaimer: In the episode I was unclear about the nerve root contribution of the long thoracic nerve. It receives its supply from the levels of C5, C6, and C7.

Sports Sunday is here and it's time to rumble! Get outside and get after it. Today is all about those obsticle course races. Tune in to learn my big 3 and accessory 3 exercises to get you fully ready for those courses.

Last of my my physical therapy clinical was yesterday. It's been a crazy journey. Couldn't think of a better group of people to share it with. Now that the fast pace raging storm has subsided it's time to let the dust settle. Welcome in the parasympathetic to balance out the sympathetic. Time to sit back, take it all in, and reflect.

There is no greater responsibility than taking young talent and molding it. Today is a bittersweet celebration of the end of my final clinical as a student physical therapist. It's been a long time coming. An incredible ride. A story filled with many mentors and greatful for these most recent ones.

Thoughtful Thursday is where it's at! Today is a great episode. I'm a firm believer that if over a long period of time you're not getting the results you want it's your fault. If you want different answers you need to ask different questions!

Today is the day! Stand and deliver, the presentation I've been preparing on tendinopathy. In fact, by the time I'm publishing this online it's already been done. Tune in for a few brief and interesting bits of information about tendinopathy. What it is, why it happens, and what you can do about it (especially if you don't have it yet). This absolutely applies to workouts and appropriate loading. Keep that body moving healthy and strong!