Empower U Delmarva

We wanted to discuss why we see shoulder pain with bench press and pressing movements so frequently as well as dive into common modifications you can make to unload the shoulder during set up and ways to manage these symptoms so you can get back to pressing movements pain free ASAP!

Follow-up episode to our previous Concussion 101 episode, today we talk about the management of concussion including treatment and return to sports criteria. We also discuss Post Concussion Syndrome and ways to manage that. Great listen if you or anyone you known has ever experienced a concussion!

Concussion 101 dives into what a concussion is, how they can occur, frequency of concussion in different types of sports, and symptoms of concussion. We also cover Dr. Trevor's, PT, recent journey through a concussion after a motor vehicle accident.

Check out this episode to learn from the mistakes Dr. Trevor & Dr. Evan have made in the past in the gym and in race day preparations. This is a great listen to ensure you don't have to make some of the same mistakes we have experienced

We see a lot of people in a rut or experiencing a plateau in their training around this point of the year. Dr. Trevor, PT, and Dr. Evan, PT, discuss why this happens and go over actionable strategies to avoid this from happening and to get out of the rut if you're currently experiencing this

We breakdown what longevity, health span and life span are. We also dive into ways to measure your longevity. This is a great episode for anyone who is interested in how to live longer with high quality of life and ways to measure and train for a longer life!

Today we talk about speed and power including what is it, why you should train it, how to train it, and what time of the year is best to begin working on developing speed and power. This is a must listen if you want to generate more speed and power in your sport such as golf!

In today's episode, Dr. Evan and Special guest David Blake from Custom Fit 360 in Lewes DE discuss the benefits of exercise as we age. They consider various ways of staying healthy and ensuring safety while meeting fitness goals for people of all ages!

Today we dive into why the outdated RICE recommendation is not the way to handle an acute injury. We'll discuss in detail the newer updated and research backed acronym of PEACE & LOVE to utilize after an acute soft tissue injury to help set you up for success and speed up your body's natural healing response

We dive into Tendon health where we discuss tendons function, ways to keep our tendons healthy, difference between type of tendon issues (tendonitis vs tendinopathy), and ways to rehab these injuries. We also discuss what the best type of muscle contractions are for tendon rehab...listen to the end to find out

Dr. Trevor, PT & Dr. Evan, PT, discuss common running injuries, why they occur, ways to address these injuries and then strategies that all us runners can start doing today to run healthy for years to come

Learn about the newest addition to our team at Empower U, Dr. Evan Eibner! This is a fund episode where we get to learn about Dr. Evan. We dive into his PT journey and advantages/disadvantages of different types of PT clinics for physical therapists and patients

Excited to have Corey Phillips, Head Golf Professional at Baywood Greens, on this episode. We dive into the how limitations can impact your golf game, essentials of generating power in your swing, team approach to improving your golf game, and strategies to help your golf game this offseason! We even dive into the mechanics of the "Scottie Slide" that Scheffler deploys in his game. This...

Do you struggle to keep your fitness routine on track around the holidays? Today we discuss practical tips to keep your body fitness routine in check yet still enjoy the holidays. Comment below with any additional tips that help keep your fitness routine on track!

Today we break down our Inaugural Empower U Golf Tournament on 11/9/23 at Ocean City Golf Club where all proceeds went to Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. We were thrilled to have 116 golfers participate and be able to make a sizeable charitable donation to WYFCS. We break down all the great play of the day including long drives of 267 and 297 for women and men! We appreciate all of...

Today we discuss 8 tips on how you can enjoy the special holiday foods without paying for it later or causing your nutrition to completely fall off the wagon. Some of these tips include not skipping meals before the special holiday meal, eat more protein to keep you full for longer, and 6 more tips included in the episode. Happy Holiday Healthy Eating from our team!

In this episode, Dr. Kristen and Dr. Dan dive into tips to help you be successful on race day. They discuss sleep, nutrition, gear and strategy to help you prep for any upcoming races. Reminder: The Ocean City Running Festival is coming up on 10/28! Be on the lookout for future running tips in our blogs: https://www.empoweruptp.com/blog

Today we break down the hot topic that we see tons of professional golfers doing today of over speed training. We break down the basics of over speed training, what it is, who should implement this to improve their game and who may be playing with fire if they start adding this to their game. Check out more about over speed training here: https://www.empoweruptp.com/blog/is-overspeed-training-righ...

Tune into this episode to hear Ocean Pines Director of Instruction Matt Ruggiere’s thoughts on golf performance, swing instruction, and the mental side of golf. There are tons of bite size recommendations that we can all use to help improve our golf games. Learn more about Matt and how he can help you with your game at: https://ruggieregolf.com

We’re excited to be joined by the founder of Dimitra Yoga in Lewes, DE - Dimitra Kotanides. We dive into how her life was changed by yoga, essentials of yoga and how all of us can implement yoga into our daily lives! Learn more at dimitrayoga.com!

Today the Empower U team discusses the types of stretching, when to stretch, and how to address areas that are constantly feeling tight. We also dive into the pro’s/con’s of the recent popularity of new stretching clinics and businesses opening around the country. Check out Dr. Dan’s blog on stretching below:

In part 2 of the world of Trigger Point Dry Needling, Dr. Dan & Dr. Kristen discuss the application of TPDN and share success stories. Dr. Kristen talks about her recent acute injury and her improvement using the combination of TPDN, manual techniques and strengthening exercises! Check out Dr. Kristen's before and after treatment session: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs_aMRfLKx6/ Link to bl...

We're very excited to have on CrossFit Coach and Owner of Whitewater Crossfit Liz Fitzgibbon on today's episode! We break down the essentials/foundations of crossfit, Liz's journey from D1 sports to CrossFit, and even debunk the most common crossfit myths! Learn more about Liz and Whitewater CrossFit at: https://www.whitewatercf.com/coaches/liz-fitzgibbon

In this episode, Dr. Dan & Dr. Kristen dive into the world of Trigger Point Dry Needling. They discuss what dry needling is, what you should know about it and share their experiences.

Today we are honored to be joined by a local fitness icon, Paul Timmons, and owner of The Firm Fitness Center! We talk through his fitness journey personally and professionally as strength and conditioning coach for his clients over the past 20+ years. We cover all things related to human performance, strength and conditioning, and Paul's impressive fitness journey including 20+ marathons arou...