I’m in the process of scheduling annual bloodwork and already dreading the process. Sound familiar? Many of our Bridging® Institute clients have their unique horror stories to tell about multiple stick attempts, unsightly bruising, and painful elbows. These are traumatic in so many ways! However, the bigger issue is the long-term effect of the procedure […]
Auto accidents seem to be a theme in the office lately. A couple of the accidents were rear-end variety, and just today, a side-swipe from the passenger side. Our clients were the driver in each scenario. After each incident, these drivers were shaken up, but, by most measures, appeared to physically be ok. Until the […]
Oh, to be 23 again! The world is an oyster, and Alex is trying to take in as much as he can. While away for school he started hiking to enjoy the new surroundings. His school’s wellness program offered personal training. He took advantage of that too! In the process of becoming more active he […]
Each week I share insights into the ways our muscles get disrupted from working with each other. If you have on-going pain or coordination challenges, this disruption is often the cause. One goal of sharing this information with you is to help you understand HOW life’s events can impact your body such that being active […]
Most of us know the feeling: sitting in a dental chair with your mouth open for what feels like forever while the dentist works, adjusts your head position, and then asks you to open even wider. Afterward, your jaw, neck, and head can feel tense, uneven, or simply “off.” Why? That’s what we’ll get into […]
This is the scene of the incident. The gap from pavers to concrete. The height difference is nearly an inch. With tree shadows that morning, I didn’t accurately read the grade change and my new shoe snagged. (I was breaking them in. Ugh!) Before I knew it, I was face-to-face with concrete, and quickly aware […]
You train, get new gear, but still aren’t quite able to match the speed or skill of your peers. Or, maybe you seem more prone to injuries. That’s what Sam struggled with. He plays high level club baseball yet, already at age 15, has had two big knee injuries. He and his parents wondered how […]
Broken bone after a fall? You know the drill — a cast, time, and therapy. You might have had an experience like Jae. Five months after she broke her wrist, she still didn’t have her grip strength back. She did all the exercises working with specialized hand professionals in this area but wondered, “What else […]
Most of us think of poor balance as something only for older folks. This week I’m sharing Ryan’s story to illustrate what we often find when a pain is your main concern: balance is also affected, no matter your age. Returning from his semester abroad, Ryan had a persistent, annoying heel pain. He was curious, […]
Balance testing is so helpful to narrow down the factors involved in an individual’s challenges, and to provide feedback about recovery progress. This week we look at how balance testing played a role in refining Courtney’s ACL recovery. After an ACL tear and rehab, what was still missing? How did balance testing play a role […]