Big Benefits of Single-Leg Exercises
The Benefits of Single-Leg Exercises: Why Training One Side at a Time Matters When it comes to building strength, stability, and resilience, many people focus on traditional two-legged exercises like squats and deadlifts. While these moves are incredibly effective, there’s a powerful category of exercises that often gets overlooked—single-leg training. Whether you’re a runner, an…
Healthspan vs. Lifespan
How 2 Add More Quality Years to Your Life Press play above to watch Dr. Josh Funk’s full workshop on healthspan — the number of years you live with strength, independence, and vitality — and how it differs from simply extending your lifespan. In the session, he breaks down five research-backed pillars of high-quality aging…
Active Recovery Strategies, Not Just Rest
The Secret to Faster Recovery: Active Recovery Strategies for High-Intensity Athletes By a Physical Therapist Who Trains Hard and Recovers Smarter If you’re like most high-intensity athletes—whether you’re lifting, sprinting, playing, or competing—you love the training grind. But recovery? That’s where many fall short. As a physical therapist who also runs and lifts regularly, I’ve…
Improve Your Neck Rotation
Simple Exercises to Restore Your Neck Range of Motion If you’ve been struggling to turn your head comfortably—whether it’s checking your blind spot while driving or turning to chat with a friend—your neck rotation may be limited. Fortunately, you can improve this with a few simple exercises designed to safely and effectively increase your neck’s…
Better Balance in Pickleball!
Balance and Stability is Key in Pickleball — And It Starts with Your Feet! Whether you’re dinking at the kitchen line or chasing down a lob, balance can make or break your pickleball performance. And if you’ve ever found yourself off-balance mid-rally, it’s time to give some love to the foundation of your movement: your…
What it Means 2 Perform for Life
Perform for Life: How to Train for Healthspan, Not Just a Highlight Reel We often hear the word performance and immediately think of game day. Of athletes chasing records. Of hard-charging workouts or personal bests on the leaderboard. But real performance? It’s bigger than any single moment. At Rehab 2 Perform, we believe that performance…
Understanding Shoulder Flexion
Understanding Shoulder Flexion and How Physical Therapy Can Help You Improve It Shoulder flexion, or the ability to raise your arm overhead, is crucial for a variety of daily activities and athletic movements, such as lifting, reaching, carrying, and performing exercises like pull-ups, presses, and cleans. If you’re experiencing difficulty reaching overhead or feeling discomfort…
Longevity is a Lifestyle
Move Stronger, Live Better – For Life What if your best years of performance weren’t behind you—but still ahead? At R2P, we believe that performance isn’t a phase. It’s a mindset. And it’s one that evolves as you do. Whether you’re running marathons, chasing your kids, lifting in your garage, or simply aiming to stay…
How 2 Relieve Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions treated in physical therapy, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. While some back pain stems from injuries or known causes like a herniated disc, strained muscle, or pinched nerve, many individuals experience what’s known as non-specific low back pain — discomfort that comes…
Train Like an Athlete, Recover Like a Pro
The Overlooked Key 2 Your Performance When most people think about training, they picture sweat, reps, and intensity. But there’s a secret that elite athletes know—and it’s just as relevant for everyday movers: recovery is part of the plan. At R2P, we believe recovery isn’t a break from progress. It’s what allows you to sustain…