by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’re stretching. It feels great, but it’s probably not doing what you think it’s doing. The brain is in charge of what is perceived as tight and what’s not. Mashing, attacking and stretching at what is perceived as tight probably won’t be the intervention needed to... 
by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tis the season of gifting! If you have a fitness lover in your life, this list of gifts is sure to satisfy their needs. Here are the 6 best gifts for fitness lovers that fit every budget. They will cover everyone from the avid CrossFit athlete to the weekend warrior... 
by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are many misconceptions about physical therapy and the physical therapists themselves; some of it is because of false information and some of it is due to misunderstanding. Physical therapy can change lives for people of all skills and age ranges, but sometimes... 
by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Physical therapy can sound intimidating to patients. It can be especially nerve wracking for those who have not used the treatment before, or are hesitant about their physical abilities. If either of these describe you, no sweat! (Well, maybe just a little bit!)... 
by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
What are joint mobilizations? Joint mobilizations are a manual (hands-on) therapy technique used by physical therapists to treat patients with various soft tissue (muscle, tendon, ligament) and bone injuries or pain. Just as you would stretch a tight muscle, joint... 
by brandon@pursueptnow.com | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although it only recently became a more popular therapy, cupping therapy dates back as early as 1000 BC. Even with its long history, many don’t fully understand what it is and what the benefits are. From the view of a passerby, It may come across as more of a torture...