Hip Pain & Tightness in Functional Fitness: What It Means & How to Address It By a Physical Therapist Who Trains Hard and Moves with Purpose If you’re into functional fitness—whether it’s Hyrox, CrossFit, HIIT, or strength circuits—chances are your hips take a beating. Squats, lunges, cleans, kettlebell swings, box jumps—they all demand a lot…

Whether you’re gearing up for basketball, flag football, volleyball, or kickball, how you prepare before the first whistle matters. Too often, players show up, lace up, and jump right into the action. But skipping your warm-up is one of the fastest ways to risk injury and limit your performance. Master These Moves 2 Be Ready…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

3 Exercises to Recover from an Ankle Sprain and Prevent the Next One Just rolled your ankle? You’re not alone. An ankle sprain is a very common injury we treat, whether you’re an athlete, weekend warrior, or just moving through daily life. In the video above, we walk you through a quick but powerful 3-exercise…

Core & Mobility Drills for Pain-Free Training Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, especially those who train with higher intensity. Whether you’re deadlifting, squatting, or swinging kettlebells, your lower back is constantly engaged. But if you’re experiencing persistent soreness or sharp discomfort after lifting, it’s a…