Meet Kayla! New in Mt. Airy
Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? In its simplest form, I wanted to be a physical therapist so I can help people. I wanted a way to integrate my passion for athletics and my desire to help, and I felt that PT was a product of those goals. Being…
Meet Mason! New to R2P6
Why did you want to become involved in physical therapy? Finding a love of the weight room as well as dealing with numerous injuries as a collegiate football player inspired me to pursue physical therapy. I saw how performance training and rehabilitation could go hand in hand as well as how much of…
KB Romanian Deadlift
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rehab 2 Perform (@rehab2perform) The deadlift is a “hinge movement” that targets the glutes, hamstrings, and lower back muscles (often referred to as the posterior chain). Perform the movement by…
Attack a Poor Night’s sleep with these 8 tips
To recover from a bad night’s sleep, skip the intense workout, but make sure to work some easy movement into your day. Even sleep experts deal with an occasional bad night of sleep. Just ask Shelby Harris, PsyD, author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, who’s a mom in her 40s with a busy…
The Impact of Multitasking
Most likely, you’ve heard multitasking is to be avoided — this is common health wisdom, like the importance of hydrating throughout the day and avoiding screens before bed. “It’s just not a good idea to multitask,” says David A. Merrill, MD, PhD, adult and geriatric psychiatrist and director of the Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Pacific Brain…
Single Leg Elevated Hamstring Bridge Test
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rehab 2 Perform (@rehab2perform) The single leg elevated hamstring bridge test is a local muscle endurance test that evaluates strength and endurance of the hamstring. Begin Lying on your back…
7-Day Kickstart Plan to Improve Heart Health
Even if you’re young and relatively healthy, you may still have risk factors for heart disease. About 40 percent of all adults under the age of 40 have obesity, for example, and more than half of all adults under 60 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now…
Protein Packed Breakfast Options
More Breakfast Options! You probably already know that protein is important. But loading up on protein only at lunch and dinner isn’t the best way to go about things. In fact, evidence suggests that spreading your protein intake throughout the day, by including protein in every meal, is key to maximum muscle protein synthesis. Translation? Eating protein throughout the…
Active Straight Leg Raise
The active straight leg raise (ASLR) evaluates posterior chain mobility including the hamstrings and calves, as well as neural tension. Begin by lying on your back with legs outstretched. Keeping both legs as straight as possible and the toes pulled back, slowly raise one leg into the air ensuring the opposite stays in contact with…
7 Food Staples to Add to Your Fitness-Focused Diet
Your workouts (and overall health) will thank you. You know when it comes to making fitness gains that what you put into your body matters as much as your performance at the gym. Food is fuel, and if you want to optimize your strength, speed, and stamina, then your meal choices are important. “Active individuals…