
Caregiver Self Care Tips and Resources
You can watch our full 45’+ presentation with Q&A at the link below or you can just educate yourself with the 5 minute read and access the complimentary links below to educate yourself in a quicker time frame. Caregiving can be one of the most rewarding and challenging roles any of us ever embrace. Some…

Pelvic Health Tips and Resources
What is pelvic health PT? Pelvic health (women’s, men’s, pediatric, and transgender health) physical therapy is a niche practice of physical therapy that specifically focuses on pelvic and abdominal health issues. It is strongly recommended that physical therapy providers treating these conditions receive extra training in the area of pelvic and abdominal health interventions, but…

5th Pillar of Health: Nutrition
Eating does not have to be complicated, but unfortunately, we are bombarded with messages from media and Diet Culture that can make the simple act of eating feel overwhelming and much harder than it needs to be. Healing Motion’s modification of CrossFit’s nutrition guidelines to: “Eat protein, veggies, healthy fats, and consciously enjoy complex carbs…

6th Pillar of Health: Exercise and Activity
Our bodies were made to move. Specifically, to move in a way that challenges us enough to increase our heart rate to at least 50% our maximum heart rate (>100 bpm for most of us). As Physical Therapist’s we are passionate about moving well in ways that limit current pain and risk for future pain.…

Postpartum Tips and Resources
Beyond “Listen to your body” – A Guide to Safe Postpartum Exercise and Recovery

Climbing Tips and Resources
As with any challenging activity, climbing doesn’t come without risk for potential injury, but the reward of adventure, fun, mountain top views, and improved strength and fitness are worth it! The resources below are intended to help you with the following with your climbing: Help you manage injuries while still being able to climb Reduce…

Walking Tips and Resources
Walking is one of the most underrated exercises we can do for our bodies and health. Our bodies NEED 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75-100 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise EVERY week as recommended by WHO. A brisk walk, and certainly a power walk, qualifies as moderate intensity exercise! Also, running can be a…

Running Tips and Resources
Running is one of the best exercises we can do for our bodies. Our bodies NEED 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity or 75-100 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise EVERY week as recommended by WHO. A brisk walk to light jog qualifies as moderate and a moderate intensity jog (5k pace or faster) qualifies as…

Fitness Forward Lifestyle Decreases Risk for Death. Let’s Play Offense!
If there is one thing that has been made clear during the COVID-19 pandemic it’s that we value human life. And appropriately so! Our life is something to cherish and protect as much as we can. As of September of 2022, provisional CDC data (not yet finalized) demonstrates that COVID-19 was the third leading cause…

The 7 Foundational Patterns to Movement
Look anywhere online these days and you can find a million and one movement and exercise experts telling you how weak you are and how much you stink at movement. I’m here to tell you, you are strong, but you can be stronger. You move fine, but you can move better. As complex as movement…

Controlling Constipation
Think you are constipated or not so sure? Let’s start with what is “normal” when it comes to poop: Frequency: 3x per day to 3x per week, less than 3x per week is considered normal if unchanged from person’s usual frequency and isn’t associated with any discomfort 1, 2 Color: brown (black or blonde stools, or…

Controlling Urinary Urgency
Urinary urgency, with or without urinary leakage, happens when the bladder is contracting and sending signals to the brain that it is time to void. Urinary urgency can occur for different reasons, but can be linked to certain behavioral triggers, dietary habits, overactive or underactive pelvic floor muscles, and/or bladder tissue sensitivity. Addressing behavioral triggers…
Blog Posts
- Caregiver Self Care Tips and Resources February 10, 2023
- Controlling Constipation January 11, 2023
- Controlling Urinary Urgency January 11, 2023
- Pelvic Health Tips and Resources December 9, 2022
- 5th Pillar of Health: Nutrition November 15, 2022
- 6th Pillar of Health: Exercise and Activity November 11, 2022
- Postpartum Tips and Resources August 19, 2022
- Golf Tips and Resources June 2, 2022
- Gardening and Yardwork Tips and Resources May 27, 2022
- Climbing Tips and Resources April 14, 2022
- Health and Wellness Resources January 3, 2022
- Walking Tips and Resources December 3, 2021
- Running Tips and Resources September 23, 2021
- Running Training Plans August 1, 2021
- 7 Foundational Movement Patterns Strength Progression Charts June 5, 2021
- EMOMs, AMRAP, AQAPs, and Tabatas, Oh My! Time Based Workouts Overview May 8, 2021
- Family Park Workouts May 4, 2021
- Hurt vs. Harm: Understanding Pain February 20, 2021
- Should I See a Physical Therapist? January 2, 2021
- Fitness Forward Lifestyle Decreases Risk for Death. Let’s Play Offense! November 16, 2020
- 5 Strengthening Exercises for Runners November 11, 2020
- The Best Treatment for Low Back Pain and Sciatica September 28, 2020
- Proper Backpack Fit and Weight for Kids September 15, 2020
- The 7 Foundational Patterns to Movement September 11, 2020
- Kid, Teen, Family 15 Minute Workouts September 9, 2020
- The BEST Pain Medicine August 14, 2020
- How to Improve Your Soccer Performance and Decrease Your Risk for ACL and Other Injuries August 11, 2020
- Why Everybody Should Deadlift, Squat, and Farmer Carry July 27, 2020
- How to Improve Your Ankle Mobility and Make it Stick! June 6, 2020
- How Hard Do I Push Myself with Exercise? May 26, 2020
- 6 Pillars of Health April 21, 2020
- Life Hack: Just Get a Little Bit Better Every Day April 11, 2020
- COVID-19 Health, Wellness, and Fitness Resources April 6, 2020
- What is Telehealth Physical Therapy? Does it work? March 30, 2020
- RICE No More. POP is the Best Method to Recover Faster. March 14, 2020
- Why You Should Work Overhead Mobility and Strength March 10, 2020
- The Healing Motion Difference March 7, 2020