Function With Purpose [Podcast]

- This is the minimal effective dose to keep your body moving – especially when you have unplanned travels or an unpredictable environment to navigate . The warm-up routine is where the $$ lays . It sets you up for success to prep your nervous system & the muscles / target areas to ease into your exercise training for the day . The warm-up can make you feel progress & have purpose . But…sk...

- Today I want to talk about two main types of stretching — Static vs Dynamic . Is one better than the other, Dr. Amy? . No – but I do believe we need BOTH! . [Going to nerd-out on this topic for those who are interested in the deep deets] - - 1) STATIC STRETCHING Focuses more on the tendon aspect of the muscle-tendon connection to the actual bone Advantageous to get into end-range positions Perso...

- This is a frequent question I receive from patients . So I wanted to help provide some insight as to WHY one would workout BEFORE or AFTER their physiotherapy sessions - - I believe in sequencing & appropriate steps to be walked when entering / exiting physiotherapy sessions . [Side note…we didn’t lose power for 8 days – I meant to say 8 hours…oops!] . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation -...

- Controlling the health metrics AT THE FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL If you want to better your body, then you must hone in on the basic health metrics: Sleep Nutrition Movement Stress Which health metric do you need to spend your energy on so you can build a better foundation? . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast . All things health - wellness - fitness - &...

- LISS = Low Intensity Steady-State [cardio] is easily overlooked when it comes to our health-span longevity One way to get LISS is through some good ole WALKING Studies have shown that 30 minutes of daily walking can decrease one’s likelihood of heart disease & stroke by 35%! And…even reduce the development of type 2 diabetes by 40%! - - So I challenge you… Where can you find your 30 minutes...

- The aging process should not make you fearful . But if you fear aging or falling or becoming weak [as you age]… . Well, guess what, you’re most likely already there - - Perhaps having this sense of fear may prompt you to seek out help . Help to build better balance, strength, stability, coordination, endurance, etc. . Help to build better confidence again . And physiotherapy can be your help . ....

- Let’s face it… . Physiotherapy home exercise programs (PT HEP) are not sexy . In fact, they can be super boring & make you feel like you’re not accomplishing anything . But if you approach it from a different perspective… . Then they won’t be boring for you - - The daily “gym-goer” can easily incorporate their PT HEP into their training / workout routine . The PRE-WARM UP before the TRUE WAR...

- Could this be the true answer to tap into our health, wellness & wealth profiles? . Perhaps when people sign up for “health [sickness] insurance” that there is a REQUIREMENT for HEALTH INCENTIVES to partake in? . Businesses can promote their own “health incentives” with their employees in order to avoid seeking medical interventions . Thus, improving health, wellness & wealth statuses! ....

- Rehabilitation protocols / standards are commonly in place for “post-operative” care . HOWEVER… . It’s not a practice for patients to partake in during the “preoperative” routine . Two (2) reasons I think this is NOT happening: 1.  The patient is unaware that they CAN SEEK out physical therapy prior to their needed surgery 2.  The surgeon DOES NOT EDUCATE the patient that pre-hab can h...

- A “heated” topic of discussion (no pun intended) . “WAITING” to get sick or hurt (aka fire building) is not “CARING” for your health on the front line . If you want to prevent those BIG FIRES… . Then you need to learn HOW to WATER them DOWN! . It’s time to be more proactive & less reactive when it comes to our health, wellness, recovery & fitness . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation -...

- Today I want to share my experience going through “COVID-fog” & what I did to help mitigate my symptoms . Some key points I noticed: Began about 1 month post-COVID exposure Difficulty with short-term memory recall Brain fatigue by mid-day WHOOP band metric changes: Increased resting heart rate average Increased respiratory rate average Decreased heart rate variability average Some key habits...

- Do you have more than one physiotherapist in your phone book? . If not….YOU SHOULD! . “Double-dipping” is a MUST in my book . Who says it’s not ok to have a couple of PTs to reach out to for ailments that may pop up here & there during life pursuits? . Let me tell you a little story about a patient of mine… . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducation - - - - - The Function with Purpose Podcast ....

- After 4 years of training, I now realize that we don’t train “muscle groups” (i.e. biceps, triceps, chest, back, etc.) . However… . We should train MOVEMENT PATTERNS [rather than muscle groups] . There are 7 common movement patterns that should be incorporated into a rehabilitation & training routine: Push Pull Hinge Squat Lunge Core Carry If you’re not instilling these patterns into your ro...

- Today, I want to share with you 3 common body fat tests & what they entail: 1.  In Body Scan = “Bioelectrical” field assessment 2.  Hydrostatic Test = “Underwater” body fat assessment 3.  DEXA = “Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry” Not all body fat tests are created equal; however, I do believe that if you choose one to go with, then STICK with that one . When repeating a test l...

- Today I wanted to share with you my experience & recovery tracking to testing COVID + in early May 2022 Some symptoms that I experienced were: - Swollen neck glands - Poor sleep - Significant drop in WHOOP recovery status - Change in energy - Altered morning training session - Took at 2-hour morning nap - Stuffy nose Moral of my story = When in doubt, just test yourself & be a good, resp...

- I fell for it… I took out STUDENT LOANS to pay for physical therapy school But… At the time, my main focus was to knock out PT school & concentrate on my education only But then the real world hit… I had no idea how the hell I was going to pay off this huge debt snowball of over $150,000! Until… I decided to put my HEAD DOWN & EYES FORWARD focusing all my efforts on becoming DEBT-FREE AS...

- This topic of “financial health” needs to shed some light I never knew I would experience something like this early in my life at the age of 23 But I have found it is MORE IMPORTANT to know your “financial health” with CLARITY Especially when it comes to unexpected health events Hear me out on my personal experience during my father’s battle with cancer… And some points you may need to consider...

- Free advice barely scratches the surface - it sets a threshold . So when it comes to your own fires to be put out…don’t place it onto someone else’s plate to water down at the last minute . Constantly seeking free advice may tell the provider that you’re inconsistent , afraid to take chances, using others puzzle pieces to make them your own… . Free advice does not truly take you to the level of...

- Are you kidding me? . We call that “manipulating the consumer”! . [Please know that these are my OPINIONS - so take it for what it’s worth] . From a consumer viewpoint, I attempt to look at all aspects of receiving “healthcare”…even when it comes to seeing my own physical therapist . No matter what healthcare provider I see, I always ask for the price tag so I can budget ahead . Let’s be honest…...

- One can have all the letters behind their name but never use the acquired knowledge . Yes, certifications & letters look good on a website & business card . But… . You must equip yourself with the APPROPRIATE certifications to provide the care you envision to your patient population . So find that population niche you enjoy working with . And… . Gather as much information about that nich...

- FREE WEIGHT EQUIPMENT: Helps us learn motor control capabilities & imbalances between right / left sides You have more control & the ability to really focus on full ranges of motion about a joint or body part More transferable / versatile to real-life movements patterns / capabilities . . MACHINES: Commonly places us in the “minimal effective position” thus limiting motion capabilities C...

- STEPS: Steps aren’t a universal metric because it sets LIMITATIONS for “fitness” tracking It is a good starting point for those wanting to make a more “healthier” choice to get daily movement However, it does not measure CV strain / fitness; therefore, it can't account for your level of strain intensity . . STRAIN: AKA “heart / intensity” strain that is ACCUMULATED daily We must strain the heart...

- It blows my mind that physical therapy isn’t truly thought to be a part of the pregnancy journey . No matter if a woman is planning a vaginal delivery or a c-section, PT before / during / after pregnancy can help the body prep for staying fit & recover more efficiently . Some considerations when exercising during pregnancy: Learn your intensity effort output between 70-80% If running is part...

- Desk jockeys only know desk positions This does not help you diversify your “movement language” Daily movement language is where the money is! If you expand your movement alphabet —> then you'll likely improve health metrics / movement profiles for the long run And by expanding your language, you'll start to understand the concept of exercising / training with purpose to avoid sickness &...

- There are multiple “types” of PT clinics out there & it can be very confusing on where to go So not every PT clinic is the same - each PT clinic has their “target” population who share the same interest Some clinic “niche populations” may include: Elite athletes Older adults Pediatrics Cancer survivors And many more… Here at Fortress PT, we focus on working with independent individuals who w...