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Exercise Is Medicine!

This study looked at the link between physical activity, cardiovascular health, and depression in over 1 million people. Those diagnosed with …

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Fueling Your Body for CrossFit

One thing we can all agree on is that CrossFit is HARD. When training intensely, you need to fuel your body appropriately. Very commonly, …

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It band

IT Band Syndrome: It's Not Tightness!

IT Band Syndrome is a very commonly diagnosed ailment in runners and active adults. If pain presents on the outside of your hip, thigh or knee. The …

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Vigorous Physical Activity: Some is Better Than None

In this 2023 article, data was collected from 25,241 "non exerciser" participants for 16 hours per day, 3 days per week. Researchers tracked …

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Exercise vs. Anti-Inflammatory Medications for Pain Relief

For pain relief, there is no difference between exercise and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at 4, 8, or 24 weeks after injury. Yes,…

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Lack of Upper Back Mobility May Be Causing Your Shoulder Pain

The thoracic spine makes up the upper middle portion of your back and is responsible for most of your spinal rotation. Your thoracic spine moves …

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Pain and Sleep: 4 Tips to Improve Sleep & Get Out of Pain

Sleep problems and increased pain sensitivity go hand in hand. When we are in pain, it may make it difficult to fall asleep or to get in a …

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Do I Need an MRI for Low Back Pain?

Two questions we get all the time are: Do you think I need an MRI? Should I wait to start physical therapy until I get an MRI of my low back? …

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6 Signs You Need to See A Physical Therapist

If you have a body, you are an athlete. That is our mantra at Powered by Movement, and we help you keep moving to live your healthiest, pain-free …

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5 Ways to Improve Shoulder Mobility at Home

Getting that pinching pain when you reach overhead? Or maybe pain in your shoulder when you wake up in the morning? Shoulder pain can often stem …

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Stop Stretching for Mobility: Improve Eccentric Strength Instead

Eccentric strengthening is the new stretching.We talk a lot about flexibility versus mobility. Flexibility is the ability to move through a specific …

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The Best Warmup Routine for Runners

Beautiful weather and fresh fall air have arrived, so there’s no time to waste with a warm up… right?! Although not very exciting, a proper warmup …

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Can I Improve My Fitness Exercising On Weekends Only?

Are you a weekend warrior?  We get it, the weekdays get busy with family, school and work. Often the weekends are the only time we can …

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Distance Running Does Not Affect Knee Cartilage

For many years we have heard people say “Running is bad for your knees.” Based on current evidence, we know that to be absolutely not true. Even …

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There's No Need For Meniscus Surgery

Your meniscus is the cartilage in your knee joint that provides cushioning, support and lubrication for movement. Traditionally, people with …

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PEACE & LOVE For Injury Healing

A recent article proposed the idea that higher levels of early inflammation may protect from development of chronic pain. We’ve been seeing a shift…

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