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There Are No 'Best' Exercises
Who’s advice exercise should you follow?
Sep 7, 20216 min read


Are Squats Bad For Your Knees?
Taking a look at the effects of compression, knees over toes, and deep squatting
Sep 2, 20218 min read


Running Is Beneficial for Knee Health
You read that correctly. No words are missing.
Aug 25, 20214 min read


What Is the Best Way to Warm Up for Exercise?
Building cases for stretching, generic movement, and sport-specific tasks.
Aug 17, 20217 min read

How to Improve Exercise Efficiency in the Gym and Clinic
A research-based guide to building exercise when time is short
Aug 2, 20216 min read


Leisure Time Physical Activity is a Privilege
It’s time to recognize health inequality in the health and fitness community
Jun 13, 20213 min read

Children Lifting Weights is a Good Thing
No, lifting weights will not stunt their growth
May 26, 20214 min read

There Are Many Formulas to Building Muscle
There is no magical muscle-building rep zone (e.g. 8-12 reps)
May 16, 20214 min read

The Nordic Hamstring Curl is a Valuable Addition to Any Exercise Plan
As a bonus, you only need to complete 2 sets of four reps once a week
May 16, 20213 min read

Do You Want to be More Flexible? Use Strength Training
Why you don’t need to stretch to improve your mobility
May 7, 20213 min read


Exercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?
New research shows yet another benefit of regular exercise
Apr 26, 20213 min read

The Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or Sling
Exercise one side of the body to strengthen the other
Apr 11, 20213 min read


Walking is More than a Gateway Exercise
The research is clear. Walking is an effective form of exercise for physical and mental health.
Feb 16, 20215 min read


Running Intensity, Not Shoes or Strike Pattern, Should be the Focus
What causes running-related injuries? What can be done to prevent them? The results may surprise you.
Feb 15, 20217 min read

You Don't Need to Keep Your Back Straight
Lifting with a rounded low back is not asking for a back injury.
Feb 12, 20213 min read

How Do We Prevent Injuries?
Assessing return to sport and injury prevention models
Nov 10, 202014 min read


How Much You Enjoy Exercise Matters
How a physical therapist can help you design a personalized exercise program for you
Oct 20, 20203 min read

Why Some People are Wary of the Term “Exercise”?
Addressing misconceptions and issues regarding intensity, soreness, and pain
Oct 14, 20208 min read


Going Beyond the Physical Benefits of Physical Therapy
PTs have been identified as professionals who can effectively deliver exercise to help patients suffering from anxiety and depression.
Sep 2, 20206 min read


How Exercise Can Fight Depression and Anxiety
Physical therapy can have a monumental impact on a person’s life. Often these benefits on in the physical realm, such as strength, power,...
Aug 18, 20206 min read
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