Licensed Physical Therapist, PT, DPT // Director of Marketing and Sales // Certified Dry Needling Specialist // EW Motion Therapy Homewood
By:
Chris Brandt
February 12th, 2023
TRX suspension training is an effective, accessible, and versatile exercise program that provides many benefits for people of all fitness levels. TRX suspension training is a great way to build strength, improve mobility, increase cardiovascular endurance, and develop core stability by utilizing adjustable straps and bodyweight exercises. It is a great way to get a full-body workout quickly, but it's also low-impact, and you can do it almost anywhere. Read on to learn more about:
By:
Chris Brandt
January 13th, 2023
Think about the last time you were asked to touch your toes. You could probably do it easily when you were a kid, right? That may not be the case if you stopped reading this, stood up, and tried it. You would probably describe the ability to touch your toes as “flexibility,” but you may also use the term “mobility.” While you may have used these terms equally in the past, in reality, they are two different things. So what makes flexibility and mobility different? And why is it so easy to get those terms confused?
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Chris Brandt
September 7th, 2022
We’ve all heard the “snap, crackle, pop” from the Rice Krispies commercial, but it can often be alarming to hear that sound from your body. Your ankles may pop when you get out of bed in the morning, or you may develop a habit of cracking your knuckles. But what effect does that have on your joints? Are the horror stories true - will you incur permanent damage over time?
Sports Performance | Physical Therapy | Nutrition
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Chris Brandt
July 27th, 2022
Inflammation is perfectly normal and essential to the healing process. You could be fighting off an illness or infection, or you could be healing a wound. But if you continue to have increased inflammation after the initial healing, that could indicate a more complicated issue. So what do you do? How can you decrease inflammation?
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Chris Brandt
July 21st, 2022
Our shoulders are an essential part of our daily movement. They connect our arms to our torso and help them stay in place, whether we do push-ups or reach for a cup on a high shelf. So when one of our shoulders begins to feel stiff and is not functioning correctly, it can be frustrating when we have to limit our movement. How can you ensure your shoulder functions properly again?
By:
Chris Brandt
June 8th, 2022
You probably have many questions when you’re diagnosed with a herniated disc. Do you need surgery? How will this affect your daily life? Your pain level can vary, but any pain can be a barrier to doing your favorite activities.
By:
Chris Brandt
March 23rd, 2022
If you have started physical therapy, you are probably learning a lot of new terms. It can be challenging to keep up with sometimes, especially with phrases like “functional movement.” What does that mean? And what does it have to do with you?
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Chris Brandt
March 16th, 2022
When you try anything new, whether a hair product or an exercise regimen, you may question whether it will work. Will this new thing you brought into your life have the desired effect? Usually, it takes a certain amount of time to answer that question, and the timeframe can vary. With physical therapy, it can sometimes take a while to see progress, and you may begin to question whether starting it in the first place was really worth it. Are you actually getting better, or are you wasting your time and money?
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Chris Brandt
January 5th, 2022
When you take your car into a repair shop, the mechanic will ask you a few questions. They will probably ask what happened and what exactly needs to be fixed. But the one question a mechanic will never ask you is why you need your car to be fixed. The answer, of course, is implied: cars are essential to our lives, and we need them to be fully operational at all times.
By:
Chris Brandt
October 18th, 2021
Trying anything for the first time can be daunting, especially a new medical treatment. If you have a chronic condition, it can be a trial-and-error process to find the treatment that really works for you and your symptoms, which can feel frustrating and endless.