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Are Massage Guns Worth It?
May 17, 2021
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Massage guns, like the Theragun, Hypervolt, TimTam, and many others, have become increasingly popular over the past 2 years. I’ve seen them used in physical therapy clinics, athletic training rooms, and gyms. Sometimes a physical therapist or a personal trainer may use this tool to help a...
Our Team is Growing | Meet Shannon Hall, PT, DPT
May 10, 2021
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We have some BIG NEWS to share with you! The Beyond Movement PT team just got better!
I’m pleased to announce that my wife, Shannon, has officially joined Beyond Movement PT. She has been a huge help behind the scenes with getting the clinic started and is responsible for a lot...
Returning to CrossFit After Rotator Cuff Repair
May 03, 2021
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Injury rates in CrossFit are similar to those in Olympic lifting, running, gymnastics, and military training. Despite the misinformation that was spread about high injury rates in CrossFit, the injury rates are actually similar to other lifting sports.
That being said, injuries do...
Pain Relief with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training
Apr 26, 2021
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Blood flow restriction (BFR) training can be very beneficial in rehabilitation from an injury. While you are unable to tolerate heavier loads, you can use BFR training with bodyweight or 20-40% 1RM to achieve similar results as heavy (> 70% 1RM) loads. You can also use BFR training to...
How to Improve Your Recovery
Apr 19, 2021
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At Beyond Movement PT, we work with a lot of people who like to push their bodies to their limits, whether that be through CrossFit, marathon running, or other activities. We also work with athletes and active people after surgery.
The tips I am going to discuss in this blog can be...
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Speeds Up Recovery After Surgery
Apr 12, 2021
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Muscle breakdown, aka atrophy, happens incredibly fast after surgery or injury. When you’re injured or you’re not allowed to put any weight through one of your limbs or tolerate any load, in as little as two weeks that limb goes into a state of anabolic resistance and protein...
Proper Use of a Weightlifting Belt
Apr 05, 2021
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If you are in the gym often, you have likely seen people using weightlifting belts. You may have even tried one yourself. Are they worth the hype? Do they cause you to have a “weak core”?
Lifting belts, just like most other assistive gym equipment, have a place in your...
Health Benefits of Turmeric
Mar 29, 2021
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Turmeric is touted as one of the best nutritional supplements. Turmeric is a cousin to ginger. Most of its benefits are linked to curcumin, which is the main active ingredient in turmeric.
Important to know: Most studies showing the benefits of turmeric use extracts, not the spice....
Answering Common Questions About Creatine Supplementation
Mar 22, 2021
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Creatine is one of the most common supplements used in the fitness industry. Some people swear by its use and others say it’s not worth the risk. I’m going to discuss what creatine is and common questions/misconceptions about its use.
What is Creatine?
Creatine...
How Much Should I Exercise?
Mar 15, 2021
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Overall, Americans (really most populations in the world) are not getting enough exercise to remain healthy. There are a lot of reasons for this, but for today we are going to focus on just how much exercise the average person should get per week.
The American Heart Association...
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