7 Strength Training Myths
As a physical therapist, I am a strong believer in consistent “heavy” strength training programs for all my patients, no matter their age or gender. That’s right—I think my 80-year-old grandma should be lifting weights. I put “heavy” in quotations because that term is relative to each individual. For example, a 50-pound deadlift might be […]
5 Reasons Why Our Runners Strength Train
What do nearly 100% of runners like to do? Run. But any runner will tell you that if you run for long enough, injuries will start creeping in. I’m here to tell you that doesn’t have to be the case. Running is a fantastic way to move the body and release endorphins, and it’s even […]
What To Do After Cupping
In this post, I’m going to introduce cupping and what to do after cupping to experience the maximum benefits of cupping. Cupping has been a critical tool in my physical therapy toolbelt and continues to be a client-favorite. Let’s get to it. In This Post: What is Cupping? Who Uses Cupping? What Can Cupping Help […]
Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
In this post, I’ll discuss cupping for plantar fasciitis and alternative treatments for stubborn foot pain. Cupping has been a critical tool in my physical therapy toolbelt and continues to be a client-favorite. Here’s what we’ll cover: In This Post: What is Cupping? Cupping for Pain Relief What is Plantar Fasciitis? Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis? […]
Dry Needling Pros and Cons (That You Need to Know)
In this post, I’m going to introduce the pros and cons of dry needling that you need to know before signing up for treatment. I’ve helped thousands of people relieve physical pain both with and without dry needling since 2015 alone. First, let’s go over what dry needling is. If you’re not familiar with the […]
Deadlift vs. Squat. (This may surprise you!)
Taylor Pope, DPT, here to help you distinguish between the deadlift vs. squat so that you can better perform each movement. Anyone that has been in a session with me knows that I like to draw bright lines around hip hinge exercises vs knee hinge exercises. Most people have performed some type of knee hinge […]
Why Chain Effect Physical Therapy?
We get it. There’s a lot of physical therapists out there. Today, our office manager, Letty, interviews Dr. Trembly addressing one question: Why Chain Effect? Not all services out there are equal, so we discuss what makes our approach different and why we receive the most 5-star reviews in Raleigh for physical therapy and performance […]
Enhancing Your Fitness Through Smartwatch Technology
For better or for worse, we’re far along in the Digital Age, and information is more and more widely available. Technologies in our home, phones, and now watches can now readily give us data that would’ve required a specialist’s intervention not a decade ago. With the advancement of technology comes the advancement of health tracking […]
The Benefits of Foam Rolling
What is foam rolling? Foam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release (SMR), is a self-massage technique that uses your own bodyweight and a simple piece of foam to help release muscle restrictions and improve soft tissue pliability. Foam rollers can be purchased for less than $20 and are an effective way to improve your mobility […]
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture
As a DPT who performs dry needling for clients, I often get asked, “What’s the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?” It’s a great question, because they’re certainly not the same. I always make clear that while I have respect for acupuncture, it’s not the same as dry needling. In this blog post, we’re going […]
