I recently read the most amazing and inspiring book called Atomic Habits by James Clear. I wanted to share some of the wisdom this book imparted, and how it might affect a patient coming to physical therapy. Most of the time when we think about making a change in our lives, we think in terms…
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Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the middle of downtown traffic. The sound of the loud motorcycle engine next to you. The car horn of a hurried gentlemen two cars behind you. The “tick, tick, tick” of the crosswalk meter counting down from 10. Put yourself in this busy place for 5 minutes. How do…
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Whether you’re an overhead athlete taking swings at a volleyball, throwing a baseball, or someone who works an office desk job 40 hours a week, shoulder pain is a very common ailment that most of us will probably experience at one point in our lives. At Complete Physical Therapy we work with a variety of…
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Our lives are so bound by time, by order. We are subconsciously measured by time, living minute by minute, working hour by hour. It may seem like we don’t have enough time in the day to be the perfect mom, finish the last load of laundry, start the dishes, or work on the next promotion;…
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How many of us can relate to a little leakage following a sneeze or a cough, while jumping on the trampoline, or running after our littles? We joke about it with our mom friends. Somewhere along the line I’m sure you’ve heard it’s just a “normal” part of having children. Like the sleepless nights, overwhelming…
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “Treat your body like a temple for you are only blessed with one?” What does this phrase actually mean? It wasn’t until I became a healthcare professional that I truly understood the meaning. In my profession I am privileged enough to treat patients of all ages, due to which…
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Always remember the reason why you’re playing—for the love of the game. For example, I loved a good fist pump after a stuff block. Remember those moments of joy and build off the experiences that remind you of why you love the sport. Consider cross training and play multiple sports throughout high school. Although I…
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For as long as I can remember athletics have always been a huge part of my live. Growing up in Texas with a father who coached high school football, I learned very early the importance of a strong work ethic. Over the years, I had a front row seat to the highs and lows of…
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What does the term prehabilitation mean and how does it fit within the scheme of PT? Prehabilitation is therapy that is done prior to a surgical procedure or prior to beginning chemotherapy or radiation therapy. To better explain this concept, let’s think of a prize fighter preparing for the biggest fight of her or his…
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1. Start Out Small – More than likely, in the past, you have tried to change everything all at once and very few of your intentions stuck for good. The answer to staying committed for life is to start small. Making a single change every week, instead of overwhelming yourself with a bunch of changes…
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