Function With Purpose [Podcast]

- There is totally a major difference between exercise vs training . Exercising: Daily behavior habits Consistency is the goal for daily exercise / movement Supportive of recovery & wellness . . Training: Occurs on a schedule Thoughtful progressions with programming Rest days are a must to create balance . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All t...

- I have both & recently hopped onto the WHOOP wagon back in August 2021 . I wanted to share my thoughts on both wearables & if you’re on the fence on which to choose this could help you decide (I am not sponsored by either companies). . Apple iWatch thought dots: Tracks the basic metrics such as Heart rate Oxygen levels Hearing limitations / impairments “Move” suggestions All in one basic...

- Were you truly there to get better? And what I mean by that is… Were you there because your physician told you that you had to go… And then so you can take the next step [potentially] to getting a cortisone shot or even surgery? Failed PT doesn't mean it will never work...I think it depends on the connection with the physical therapist & instilling trust with each other! You are in control o...

- Home gyms are here to stay…FOR-EV-ERRR! My top pieces of equipment you should invest in: Therapy bands Mini-loop bands Body assist bands (thicker ones) KBs (over DBs) Box (step or books) Pull up bar (if not then gymnastic rings/TRX-type system) Assault bike (over a rower) Jump rope Horse stall mats #FPTCOFFEETALK 23 HERE - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellness - fitnes...

- 100% YES there sure is a difference! Some key points about “pain” experiences: Pain isn't always BAD It tells us to pay attention to the area that is experiencing this "painful" stimulus Pain is a protective mechanism that will warn us about potential “danger ahead" Now, some key points about experiencing “discomfort”: Discomfort is often described as uncomfortable positions or movements that ca...

- Mediocre treatment protocol: Soak up that hot/cold pack on the pain Get some whipped cream smothered onto your back Feel those electrical currents massage those muscles Then…you perform table exercises ^^^ That is NOT what PT is ^^^ Current PT treatment protocols: Nice blend of passive modalities to mitigate pain/discomfort to the tissue, joint or muscle Prescribing & assessing specific exer...

- Training age does not truly mean how many years you’ve been exercising, per se. It’s more about the invested time you have truly put forth into digging deeper into exercise/training for specific goals such as sport competition / health longevity / wellness gains / etc. There are three (3) “categories” I would like to expose you to in order to see where you see yourself fit: “Rookie” = Ranging fr...

- RPE stands for “Rating of Perceived Exertion” The is a common spectrum, from 0-10, utilized to help gauge your effort levels based on your energy balance. Your RPE should vary from day-to-day based on some common areas of consideration including: Rest & recovery levels Hydration & sleep performance Controlling external & internal stressors And much more I love this example by Functio...

Heart rate variability (HRV) has been a hot topic over the past year or so in response to the body’s ability to recover efficiently & effectively. HRV is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which is made up of both the parasympathetic + sympathetic nervous systems. More & more research is being performed in the fitness world, especially with elite athletes. But…what about the gener...

Physical therapists are known for assessing movement patterns & the body’s capability to perform symmetrical, strong lifts/carries/holds/mobility. PTs help reveal movement asymmetries which strongly affect muscle strength imbalances. Once these movement asymmetries are shown, re-shaping the foundation to focus on quality of movement first will only enhance significant improvement in muscle str...

HELL to the YES! We can’t fully avoid the common experience of pain; however, the goal is to experience it less often & learn how to manage/recognize pain before it fully takes over! The ultimate goal is to build resilience & capacity to endure life pursuits. So once pain subsides, then we must continue to revisit movement foundations & seek to attain resiliency/capacity into the body’...

HELL to the NO! But…the only time you may need to cease your gym membership will depend on the type or extent of surgery you may be undergoing. If you're invested in your health/wellness, then you will continue to train/exercise other areas that are not “injured” while you’re on the mend to healing. This will only help you in the long run & make your recovery process more smooth &…FASTER!...

I 100% believe that one should continue to exercise throughout the process of healing. Being AWARE of movement/exercise responses will set you up for success to know what to avoid temporarily [at the beginning] that seemed to have set off the pain/discomfort in the first place. As symptoms continue to become better —> then you start to be more & more active by tracking your response to retu...

Unfortunately, there are many healthcare professionals out there who are providing “false hope” for their patients, thus placing an adamant amount of fear-avoidance on function. Your picture of your neck [back/shoulder/hip/etc.] DOES NOT 100% dictate your ability to perform basic, human movements or activities of daily living…yet alone exercising for health & wellness. A great healthcare clini...

- Mentorship should serve many purposes to help others succeed at any life pursuit. Mentorship should have 4 key people that create a circle of trust. Your circle of people should include: Coach Friend Mentor Cheerleader - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-...

- Well, the future came faster than we thought once COVID-19 hit us smack in the face in 2020. Remote wellness training & virtual physical therapy has been a life saver for my clinic in 2020 as well as helped me shape how I can create independence with my clients/athletes on their road to a better health & wellness lifestyle. - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellne...

- Time under tension (TUT), or tempo, is your $$ to help teach your body how to move correctly …especially when you’re in pain or digging yourself out of the pain hole. Adding purposeful control points will only help your muscles, tendons, ligaments & joints understand what the purpose of TUT/tempo work does for you in the long run. TUT/tempo work gives you the best of all worlds: eccentric -...

- An increase in time at the desk job was not what the doctor ordered…& now you want to hit the gym full throttle! Well, 100% is not the smart way to make your move. Rather a 50-70% range effort is…& your joints & muscles will love you for it! - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective Fortress...

The poison is in the dosage! Typically, pain doesn’t show up immediately….it tends builds over time based on the stresses you apply to that area. Then the “fire” really sets in…that’s when patients reach out to a physical therapist as a last resort because ignoring the issue in the first place [or asking Dr. Google] wasn’t fixing their issue! Well…time to be Superman the right way —> know your...

The power is in the patient! Enhancing the patient experience & helping them create better self-awareness is key to successful longevity in the health & wellness world. Fortress PT aims to create “thinking athletes/patients” in order for them to understand that quality of movement is greater than quantity of movement when getting out of pain & back into the fitness for life world. Time...

Did you know that either account utilized can be put forth for healthcare expenses? And…physical therapy is one of those expenses that can be paid for by an HSA/FSA! HSA = Health Savings Account FSA = Flexible Spending Account Here’s some links to help you out: https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/hsa-vs-fsa https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/what-is-an-hsa https://www.healthcare.gov/have-job-based-covera...

You get what you pay for! Today, I want to help you understand why you should seek out a “fee-for-service” physical therapy clinic that will meet your valued expectations. Being a “cash-based” clinic prevents insurances dictating how many visits patients can get for PT services. Cash-based/fee-for-service physical therapy clinics = NO CAPPING OF THERAPY VISITS - - The Function with Purpose Podcast...

The world has it all WRONG & the public tends to follow what the world says Healthcare insurance is “sickness care”! What we are doing in the gym & placing our wellness/fitness/health first is “healthcare”! - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro...

Physical therapy is primary care! Physical therapy should NOT be determined by insurance on how many visits one can have in order to feel better & live a healthy lifestyle! I believe that the future of PT will have small private practices located within fitness gym, wellness clinics, sports departments & even private physician offices! My very own cash-based private practice, Fortress Phys...

This is a hot topic that is NOT talked about in the news/social media & the public is gravely unaware about! I’m going to provide you some input on what I think you should be more aware of & what you should track when getting back into the fitness/exercise world post-COVID19. - - The Function with Purpose Podcast All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical...