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When you begin an exercise routine, it is helpful to develop a goal for yourself so that you stay on track. When making your goals, keep them simple and SMART. When goals are SMART, they give you the opportunity to make a concrete plan. SMART is the acronym for all components of a well-planned goal.

In my last blog, I talked about the importance of cross training to prevent injury. Now I would like to talk about two additional factors for improving exercise performance and preventing injury: sleep and hydration. ‍“Get 8 hours of sleep a night!” and “Make sure you are drinking enough water!” are phrases we probably hear more often than we can count. Yes, these are important habits to build and maintain for our overall health, but let’s talk about WHY they are so important.

I joined the Activcore Performance team in Atlanta, Georgia at the start of 2023. My mission has been to empower the mind and body to bring you closer to your super-powered human self. Here are 5 questions and answers, so that you can get to know me better:

I come from a baseball family and more specifically a family of baseball pitchers. My grandfather pitched for the Braves and the Yankees in the 1930’s and 40’s. He stood a lengthy 6 foot 7 inches tall soaking wet. My dad was a 6 foot 5 inch lefty pitcher from Portland, Maine who played one season with the Kansas City A’s. I was a pitcher in high school but an injury to my elbow ended my career before it even began.

As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I get this question a lot. Although diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) can affect anyone, I see it most often in clients who are pregnant or have been pregnant. Unfortunately, I hear so many women telling me that their health care provider told them the only way to treat a DRA is through surgery. I’m here to bust that myth.

Have you ever seen someone with a patchwork of purple circles on their back and wondered what in the world happened to them? Or maybe you’ve received cupping as part of your physical therapy and have had someone gasp when they’ve seen the cup marks, which resemble bruises.

As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I use the Redcord suspension system to optimize muscle function. It sort of feels like you're floating on water. Here are a few examples of single-leg stability exercises (with bungee assistance) performed on all 4 sides...

Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty focused on treating various conditions related to movement and function. It involves the use of exercises, manual therapy, and other skilled techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and promote healing.‍ There are several mechanisms by which physical therapy works. It is a non-invasive treatment option. It does not involve the use of drugs or surgery...

This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked as a physical therapist. The short answer is: a little bit of everything. But let’s talk more about this concept. As we all know, a healthy and active lifestyle is important for both our physical and mental well being. Intentional movement of any type is a great way to maintain that lifestyle. 

I would like to talk about a topic that's not always easy to talk about, but is so very important. Dyspareunia or painful sex is something that many women experience. Although it's not something that we just have to put up with. And no, just drinking a glass of wine and trying to relax is NOT the answer. There are things you can do to address the problem. One of the most helpful things is pelvic floor physical therapy.