P3 Athletic & Physical Therapy

It's been a while. We've been busy helping and encouraging our patients achieve amazing things. So busy that we're hiring! Could you or someone you know be a good fit? https://www.p3athletic.com/pt-job-opening

We’re getting back on FB more consistently and excited to show you our new home! Besides seeing some fun and informational posts in the near future, please share any questions you’d like answered! Wondering what’s causing your back pain? ... Not sure if lunges are better squats? Or, just want to know what we eat for breakfast? Post in comments and we’d love to share the answer with the rest of the community

We’re getting back on FB more consistently and excited to show you our new home! Besides seeing some fun and informational posts in the near future, please share any questions you’d like answered! Wondering what’s causing your back pain? ... Not sure if lunges are better squats? Or, just want to know what we eat for breakfast? Post in comments and we’d love to share the answer with the rest of the community

TGIF No, not the restaurant. Yes, thank god it’s Friday! But more importantly, Thank God it’s FLEXING! ... Specifically I’m talking about the Quad muscle. It’s that gigantic muscle (hopefully) right above your knee cap. Although you might have strength in that area, is it contracting fully? Is it FLEXING completely at the end point to give you the most strength, power, and support with your activity. Ideally, we get the quad to fire and flex completely which will extend the knee or straighten it. Imagine jumping as high as you, you’re whole body and legs will extend and straighten as much as it can. The Quad flexing correctly has a huge role in this. The first video below is of someone trying to push up off on your their toes with a weak or inactive quad The 2nd picture is of an active quad flexing at the end point to optimize the movement

Motivation Monday Not feeling confident your body can overcame pain or a physical challenge We believe the human body is capable to extraordinary feats, here's one example:... https://abc7ny.com//man-with-cerebral-palsy-comp/5668408/

Happy Hump Day! Need a laugh? Watch this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2s0RPrdB_8 In celebration of getting over the weekday hump, let’s address the hump of your back, or technically speaking, spinal flexion. ... A healthy spine should be able to create a nice uniform curve when performing the exercise below. How do you do this test mobility exercise? Start with hands and knees on the ground Position your hips over your knees and shoulders over your wrists Draw your belly into your spine creating a curve in your low back Imagine a string pulling your low back up towards the ceiling Bring your chin in towards your neck while curving your lower spine Once you feel a feel a light stretch, return the body to the starting position

TGIF No, not the restaurant. Yes, thank god it’s Friday! But more importantly, Thank God it’s FLEXING! ... Specifically I’m talking about the Quad muscle. It’s that gigantic muscle (hopefully) right above your knee cap. Although you might have strength in that area, is it contracting fully? Is it FLEXING completely at the end point to give you the most strength, power, and support with your activity. Ideally, we get the quad to fire and flex completely which will extend the knee or straighten it. Imagine jumping as high as you, you’re whole body and legs will extend and straighten as much as it can. The Quad flexing correctly has a huge role in this. The first video below is of someone trying to push up off on your their toes with a weak or inactive quad The 2nd picture is of an active quad flexing at the end point to optimize the movement