Licensed Massage Therapist, Amy Montia, explains Physio Logic’s unique approach to Massage Therapy, the variety of different techniques used, and the benefits of having manual therapy added to your treatment plan. Massage Therapy is part of patient rehabilitation and wellness at Physio Logic. Our goal is to help you feel less pain and discomfort, and […]
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Daron Wehle, one of our Pilates Instructors here at Physio Logic, discusses her take on Jo Marchant’s book CURE; A Journey Into the Science of MIND over BODY, regarding fatigue being a physical or mental event. We’ve all experienced fatigue during a workout. That moment when you hit a wall and you just have to stop. You’re out
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses which oils are better suited for specific types of cooking and baking. She includes a cheat-sheet of sorts as a guideline to follow for all oil based cooking and baking. Start the New Year Right by Cooking Smarter with Oils Oils Sources Fats and oils contribute to flavor, color,
Dr. Allison Heffron, DC, L.Ac, describes the ancient method of cupping therapy and the broad range of symptoms the different cupping techniques are used to treat. What is Cupping Therapy? Despite popular belief and modern demand, cupping has been around since as early as the fourth century. It was initially used as a treatment for
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Looking to improve your sleep quality to boost your marathon performance? Physio Logic’s clinical nutritionist, Michelle Miller, MSACN, explores the impact of sleep on your body and recommends bedtime rituals and snacks that encourage good rest. The Importance of Sleep Quality sleep gives your body time to recuperate and repair itself for future activity. Sleep.
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Clinical Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, discusses how our eating habits may change in the fall and compiles a list of healthy treats – from gluten-free apple tarts to chili roasted pumpkin seeds – you can make to satisfy your sweet tooth. She includes a variety of ideas suitable for different food sensitivities and preferences. Changing
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Physio Logic’s Chiropactor, Dr. Mike Distler, demonstrates Active Release Technique (ART) on three different leg muscles, commonly injured by runners. Active Release Technique is used extensively by our chiropractors to treat injuries and conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band friction syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis. Active Release
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Nutrition Assistant, Rachel Naar, raises some concerns regarding the consumption of Xanthan gum. The gluten-free market is taking over just about every cafe and supermarket these days. You may have flipped over some of those products and wondered about some of the ‘science-y’ sounding terms. Just what is xanthan gum and is it safe for
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Using running shoes without the right “fit” for your foot can seriously affect your performance and in some cases, lead to serious injury. Physical Therapist, Dr. Sarah Whiteside, DPT, PT shares some advice on picking the right running shoes. Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and even the lower
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Chiropractor, Dr. Ken Brassington, explains the two most common causes for disc herniations and how the chiropractic team at Physio Logic uses Flexion Distraction Decompression to treat this kind of injury. What is Flexion Distraction Decompression? Flexion Distraction Decompression is a therapeutic technique used to treat people with a variety of pain syndromes that have
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Physio Logic’s Chiropractor & Acupuncturist, Dr. Allison Heffron, shares some effective exercises to help strengthen important muscle groups related to hip stability. Practicing these exercises frequently will prevent injury and improve overall balance. IMPORTANT NOTE: Although these are being demonstrated and instructed it is not advised to perform these unless you have been prescribed these
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Physical therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS, discusses the structure of the cervical spine and suggests exercises you can use to avoid neck pain. In order to understand the importance of treating cervical pain, it is important to first understand the anatomy, etiology, and epidemiology of the condition. ‘[Cervical] pain is the fourth
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