Addressing the gaps in a patient’s exercise program
This podcast episode zeroes in on a scenario many physical therapists face: patients diligently following their exercise routines but not seeing the expected progress or recovery. Why? Maybe there is a secondary driver that was missed. Or perhaps the exercises are not...
Why is center of mass so important?
Junior Golfer With Unsolved Knee Pain How we respond to gravity and load our system is crucial for sports performance and life activities in general. Imagine this: you sprain your left ankle in high school. Down the road, you suffer a knee injury on that same side....
Exploring Open Chain versus Closed Chain Exercise in Upper Extremity Dysfunction
In the episode, Erica explores the strategic use of open and closed-chain exercises for upper extremity dysfunction. She discusses the distinct benefits and applications of each type of movement, shedding light on how these exercises can be tailored to meet...
What do you do when your low back hurts so badly you can’t stand up straight?
What to do when your low back hurts so badly you can't stand up straight No 1- Don't panic! Our nervous system is really smart and when you panic, it makes everything way worse. Trust me on this one. I have been there many times. No 2-Get into a position of...
Do old injuries matter? (Hint: They do!!)
Do past injuries matter? Remember that old shoulder issue you had? Do you think it's playing into your back pain which isn't getting better? I do. Or that old ankle sprain? I have had MANY of those! Think about it.... you are a runner and your knee, hip or low...
Am I your last resort?
Thought I would add another glimpse into my podcast and how helping people with persistent pain is something I LOVE to do!! Please click on the graphic...
Pain, happiness, habits and productivity
“The Relationship of Our Body to Our Mind Is More than Just a Tagline. It’s a Real Thing.” I am so honored to have been interviewed by Gretchen Rubin upon the launch of my new book, "Why Do I Hurt? Discover the Surprising Connections That Cause Physical Pain and What...
Post-op hip pain. Is it really the hip?
Many people have labral tears in their hip but is surgery the only solution? More often than not, there are secondary issues causing the labral tear in the first place, especially when someone still has lingering issues that the surgery did not address. Does a lack of...
Do You Have Back Pain With Sitting?
What to do when you have back pain with sitting? How do you get to a seated position? You squat of course!! Low back pain with sitting is extremely common. I had it for years when I worked on a trading floor. Thankfully, I had an extension cord for my headset and was...
Have a torn labrum in your hip? Is it really the cause of your hip pain?
Did you know that the source of your persistent hip pain may come from your foot or even your pelvis? One of my patients found this out after a surgical procedure to repair a torn labrum in her hip. Just because you are looking down the barrel of an MRI saying that...