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    Exercises for Beginner Runners
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jun 24, 2019
    • 1 min

    Exercises for Beginner Runners

    In today's video we take a look at some exercises that will be beneficial for new runners to perform to 1. Improve running form, 2. Decrease compensations, and 3. Improve running power. Within the video we talk about 3 fundamental ideas 1. rotation/lateral stability, 2. Balance, and 3. Hip Extension. In the video are examples of some exercises to perform to work on these 3 ideas and some simple progressions are also provided. There are a plethora of different exercise that co
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    How is your #ValentoneChallenge going?
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Feb 21, 2018
    • 1 min

    How is your #ValentoneChallenge going?

    There has been a lot of talk around our office, from clients, and friends about our #ValentoneChallenge that is happening on our Instagram and Facebook channels. If you have a workout partner and are looking for some ideas for simultaneous exercises to challenge each other or grab some bragging rights then check out the #ValentoneChallenge that has been holding steady now for 3 weeks. Just now becoming aware of the challenge? That's perfectly fine. Just jump in and hit the fl
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    Fixing Your Fanny Pain
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Oct 18, 2017
    • 2 min

    Fixing Your Fanny Pain

    Piriformis plays a very important role for protecting the hip, sacroiliac joint, and the pelvic floor. The muscle is often seen as the "guilty party" when it comes to blaming that "pain in the rear." Sometimes this is reality and sometimes piriformis is falsely accused, but either way it is indeed a very active muscle in your toosh. Dysfunction of Piriformis Encourages Poor rotational stability of the hip joint Sacroiliac joint instability Pelvic floor instability (through co
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    Running on Fat - Using Fat Cells for Fuel - A Beginners Guide to the "Fat Army"
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jul 28, 2017
    • 7 min

    Running on Fat - Using Fat Cells for Fuel - A Beginners Guide to the "Fat Army"

    At some point in time we've all pondered, how can I lose some weight? And if you drop that catch phrase of "weight loss" into a search bar you'll find 10,000+ options. This is not an article to confirm or refute any plan, rather it is a simple physiological understanding of how the body can and does use fat as a fuel source. In its most simple form of sugar, glucose is the body's go to fuel source. Glucose is the metabolic result of numerous metabolic processes in the human b
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    8 Fun Facts About Exercise You Might Forget
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jul 25, 2017
    • 3 min

    8 Fun Facts About Exercise You Might Forget

    We have all been there, done that when it comes to exercise. You start a routine with very specific goals and then it fizzles. Why does it fizzle? Life got in the way, grew bored, wasn't hitting my goals? While establishing goals and reaching them is important, sometimes looking at a bigger picture can help push us along. Below you'll find a list of 8 facts of exercise that many overlook. The next time you are feeling a bit stagnant or even worse considering stopping your rou
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    What's All This Salt About? Hyponatremia - The Endurance Athlete's Silent Killer
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jul 19, 2017
    • 5 min

    What's All This Salt About? Hyponatremia - The Endurance Athlete's Silent Killer

    Endurance athletes can be sticklers when it comes to what they put down the hatch. They have to be picky because they are pushing their bodies well beyond simple physiology. At times however one can become so driven by goals and the athlete's "mental block" that a simple everyday compound can gradually run low. If this compound runs dangerously low an individual can have some very serious complications. In today's world SALT is considered bad and for good reason.....because i
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    Getting to the Core of Core Stabilization
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jul 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    Getting to the Core of Core Stabilization

    If you have endured an episode of neck or back pain then you can relate to the pain that can make you feel hopeless. For most of us these symptoms come and go quickly and many times that pain is a normal response to activity. BUT.... if you have encountered recurring episodes of spinal pain then you should not avoid paying particular attention to putting in the work to avoid severe pain and permanent damage. There is an absolute certainty when it comes to lower back pain and
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    It's a Balancing Act for Runners! - 3 Drills for Mastering Your Coordination
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jun 17, 2017
    • 4 min

    It's a Balancing Act for Runners! - 3 Drills for Mastering Your Coordination

    Balance and Coordination? Is it necessary for me as a runner? Am I even lacking? To understand balance and coordination in the human body you have to break down 3 systems in the human body. The body utilizes three systems including the visual, proprioceptive, and vestibular systems. While we rely on the visual system predominantly, we must use a collaborative effort from all three systems to maximize our coordination. Without realizing how critical these systems are to our hu
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    What's that funny tape on their leg? Kinesiotaping for Athletes
    Michael Moore
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 3 min

    What's that funny tape on their leg? Kinesiotaping for Athletes

    Chances are you've come across the concept of kinesiotape. You've seen it, read about it, watched videos, asked your friends, and probably tried it yourself. Whether you found it valuable might have depend on your application technique. Kinesiology tape is not something new as it was created back in the 1970s. The origins of the tape were a valiant attempt to create a tape that would assist in the healing of damaged tissue as opposed to taping techniques at that time which we
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    3 Common Runner's Foot Problems and How to Improve Them Fast
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 4 min

    3 Common Runner's Foot Problems and How to Improve Them Fast

    Foot problems for runners are nearly inevitable. The problems hopefully will be minor with the early detection and corrective action. Three common foot afflictions for runner's feet are achilles tendinitis or bursitis, plantar fasciitis, and posterior tibialis tendinitis. These are far from the myriad of potential foot problems, but they are assuredly the most frequent we see in the clinic. Pay particular attention to the -itis ending of all these conditions. The suffix -itis
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    3 Common Runner's Foot Problems and How to Improve Them Fast
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 4 min

    3 Common Runner's Foot Problems and How to Improve Them Fast

    Foot problems for runners are nearly inevitable. The problems hopefully will be minor with the early detection and corrective action. Three common foot afflictions for runner's feet are achilles tendinitis or bursitis, plantar fasciitis, and posterior tibialis tendinitis. These are far from the myriad of potential foot problems, but they are assuredly the most frequent we see in the clinic. Pay particular attention to the -itis ending of all these conditions. The suffix -itis
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    3 Hacks to Getting Over that Pulled Hamstring
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 28, 2017
    • 3 min

    3 Hacks to Getting Over that Pulled Hamstring

    So you were enjoying a nice run, training for your next football or soccer match, cutting out of a pick and roll, or rounding hard around second trying to stretch a triple and you pulled up a little ginger. No matter the sport the incident of a pulled hamstring can be incredibly painful out of the gate and if not properly tended to can turn into a nagging issue. Chronic hamstring injuries create not only a physical barrier but a mental barrier as well. The best piece of advic
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    Nine Golf Tools to Advance Your Game - A Case for Getting off Your A**
    Lee Hatfield
    • May 24, 2017
    • 2 min

    Nine Golf Tools to Advance Your Game - A Case for Getting off Your A**

    Have back pain? There could be several reasons why, such as a herniated disk, degenerative disk disease, muscle strains and sprains, bone fractures, poor mechanics in your golf swing or some other poor repetitive movement. Another reason could be Lower Crossed Syndrome. This is a group of weak muscles combined with tight muscles of the hip and low back that can lead to significant muscle imbalances, which can cause injury. This problem is usually is associated with what we d
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    4 Local Activities for Amarillo Women to Enjoy in the Absence of Pelvic Pain
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 24, 2017
    • 3 min

    4 Local Activities for Amarillo Women to Enjoy in the Absence of Pelvic Pain

    Living with pelvic pain affects aspects of your life that are "private." Pelvic pain affects bowel, bladder, and sexual functions. Because these issues are viewed as "private" by many women, pelvic pain will often go undiagnosed, underappreciated, and most fearful UNDERREPORTED! Usually this trend continues until the condition has become debilitating. Chronic pelvic pain in many cases is treatable through coaching and training from a women's health physical therapy expert of
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    Essential Four Pack Runner's Exercises
    Michael Moore
    • May 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    Essential Four Pack Runner's Exercises

    Essential Four Pack Exercises for Runners and athletes
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    The 10 Minute Warm Up to Get Runner's Race Ready
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    The 10 Minute Warm Up to Get Runner's Race Ready

    Many runners that we know or we have treated have a very familiar story. When we ask about the warm up for training and races, the story usually sounds similar to this... TPT, "tell me about your routine before you run." Runner, "well, I usually stretch a little, swing my legs a few times, jog slowly, then take off running." TPT, "ok, that's a start. Now tell me how long this warm up might last?" Runner, "oh, I don't know 3 or 4 minutes." TPT, "hmm, let's start by obliteratin
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    Win a Golf Body Assessment - let us add strength to your game!
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 10, 2017
    • 1 min

    Win a Golf Body Assessment - let us add strength to your game!

    Should I be focusing on more than just taking my swings on the course, talking with my Pro, and spending some time on the range? The answer is an astounding Y..E..S !! Let's face it most of us spend so much time thinking about the technical aspects of the swing, purchasing new equipment, and carrying on conversation in the clubhouse that we fail to listen to the motor behind it all ...our bodies. If it's not working efficiently it's only a matter of time before it breaks down
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    TPT Tuesday Trotters 5/9/17
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 6, 2017
    • 1 min

    TPT Tuesday Trotters 5/9/17

    Join us this Tuesday for our next session of running education followed by a short run. We will take on some roads through Olsen for a 2.5 mi run. This week we hope you find some insightful education on knee pain for runners. We appreciate everyone's dedication to attending every Tuesday as it has been a lot of fun for us at TPT. We love to educate on sports that we find enjoyable as well. Also a big thank you to those that have brought friends to join in on the fun as well.
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    Smother Neck Pain Quickly without Painkillers
    Total Physical Therapy
    • May 6, 2017
    • 4 min

    Smother Neck Pain Quickly without Painkillers

    What a pain in the neck it is to have a pain in the neck !! Whether your pain arises from trauma, a bad night's rest, or for no reason at all, find comfort knowing that most neck problems respond well to conservative options. A large majority of individuals will encounter neck pain at some point in their life. In fact, neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability in the US. While there is no guaranteed option for intervention, there is some evidence to support muscle r
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    TPT Tuesday Trotters 5/3/17
    Total Physical Therapy
    • Apr 29, 2017
    • 1 min

    TPT Tuesday Trotters 5/3/17

    Join us this Tuesday for our next session of running education followed by a short run. We will take on some roads through Olsen for a 2.5 mi run. This week we hope you find some insightful education on knee pain for runners. We appreciate everyone's dedication to attending every Tuesday as it has been a lot of fun for us at TPT. We love to educate on sports that we find enjoyable as well. Also a big thank you to those that have brought friends to join in on the fun as well.
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