Evolve Physical Therapy and Performance, Inc

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay! We’re celebrating all of our doctors and what they do for us! Thank you! Move. Adapt. Evolve.... evolvept1.com

#MovementMonday: Here are a few movements we like to go through before a heavy shoulder and/or back strength program, or use on their own to improve mobility as performed by Francisco. A good dynamic warm-up will help prepare your muscles and joints to get to work. Try them out and let us know what you think!... 1. Half-kneeling thoracic rotation 2. Foam roll thoracic extension 3. Sun salutations If you’re struggling with back pain or shoulder pain, call us today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation. Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

#FlexFriday: Most people treat the deadlift like a fishing pole: 1) where the pole = back 2) the fisherman = legs... 3) and the fish = the weight. When you try to pull the fish with the pole, most of the stress is placed on the pole itself, while the fisherman is basically glued to the ground. If you try to carch a heavy fish, the pole would bend until it’d break. On the other hand think about the deadlift as a pulley, where: 1) the pulley = the back 2) the man pulling the rope = your legs, It becomes much safer. The pulley (your back) does NOT move: it’s blocked, it’s fixed. Sure it holds the weight up, but the load is carried and hooked to the rope, which is pulled by the hands (your legs). This serves as an analogy to explain that your back stays tight & firm, your hands are hooked to the weight, while the pull is done by your legs. If the weight would be too heavy, you’d end up not being able to pull the rope, without breaking it though! You rather not lift the weight than lift it with bad technique. You need to push those feet through the ground to pull the weight up. So, which deadlift do you do? The fishing pole deadlift or the pulley deadlift? Repost: @pheasyque Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.con

#MondayMotivation Joanne talks about why it’s so important for her to get treatment at #evolvept1. Move. Adapt. Evolve.... evolvept1.com

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One year later, we continue to give the highest level of one-on-one care to each of our patients. A lot has changed, but our commitment to providing our patients with the tools they need to Move. Adapt. Evolve with safety in mind, remains our focus. Thank you.

Need an evaluation or want to schedule an appointment? Visit us at our Clinic: 340 Clovis Ave. (located in the same facility as Athletic Performance in Old Town Clovis) or complete our appointment form at EvolvePT1.com Move. Adapt. Evolve.

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Have a safe and #HappyHalloween from #evolvept1! Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

Today is #WorldStrokeDay, a day to raise awareness and educated the prevention and treatment of the condition. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. A stroke can happen to anyone, at anytime, anywhere. 1 in 4 adults will have a stroke in their lifetime. Source: World Stroke Organization FAST is an easy way to remember some common signs of stroke - and know when to get h...elp. Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

We appreciate and thank our first responders. You’re our heroes! Happy #NationalFirstRespondersDay from #evolvept1. evolvept1.com

Please help us welcome Delcie Cunningham to the #EvolvePT1 team. Delcie studied Kinesiology- Exercise science at Fresno State and is now at the Institute of Technology studying to be a physical therapy assistant. The opportunity to become a skilled clinician is not one I take lightly. (Shawn) has some TMJ (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) patients that we’re going to be seeing, I’m excited to be exposed to that. I want to experience as much as possible so that I’m very w...ell rounded once I officially become a PT assistant.- Delcie. Delcie will be our sPTA for the next few weeks. Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

PTs (and other therapists) focus so much on core strength. Why? Core strength and postural stability impact every other area of function! To have good balance, you have to have postural stability. To have good fine motor skills, you have to have a core that can support you! When people have a weak core, every other task becomes so much harder! By working on core strength, PTs help make sure that people can function in other areas in life!... Image and summary by: shiningstarstherapy

Lori talked to us about her experience at #EvolvePT1 following her hip surgery. Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

#MondayMotivation- The body achieves what the mind believes Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

Just want to say: Here’s to another year of growing, happiness, & appreciation. Happy National Boss Day to the best boss anyone could ask for! -Ashley

This week, we recognize #WorldArthritisDay, a global observance of this disease that is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints. Arthritis is most commonly seen in adults over the age of 65, but it can also develop in children, teens, and younger adults. Arthritis is more common in women than men and in people who are overweight. Move. Adapt. Evolve.... evolvept1.com

Thank you to all teachers, but especially our #evolvept1 teachers, who are working very hard during these difficult times. We appreciate you! Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

Glute Max Exercises with Most Activation The gluteus maximus is one of the primary hip extensors. Hip extension is a fundamental movement in daily life and athletic activities. EMG can be used to compare muscle activation between exercises, to assist systematically progressing exercise intensity.... Neto et al. (2020), systematically reviewed current research to find different GMax activation levels during strength exercises that incorporate hip extension and use of external load. RESULTS: 16 Articles met inclusion criteria and reported muscle activation levels as a percentage of a maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC). VERY HIGH level of GMax activation (>60% MVIC): Step-up. Lateral step-up. Diagonal step-up. Cross over step-up. Hex bar deadlift. Rotational barbell hip thrust. Traditional barbell hip thrust. American barbell hip thrust. Belt squat. Split squat. In-line lunge, Traditional lunge. Pull barbell hip thrust. Modified single-leg squat. Conventional deadlift. Band hip thrust. CONCLUSIONS: Several exercises could induce very high levels of GMax activation. The step-up exercise and its variations present the highest levels of GMax activation. The results of this systematic review may assist practitioners in selecting exercised for strengthening GMax LIMITATIONS: Electrode placement, the EMG signal processing, movement phase analyzed and normalization varied between studies may have influenced the results obtained in the systematic review. Variation of the loads used (40% to 100% maximum) may alter the activity levels of GMax. Different levels of training experience and familiarization with the exercises tested may have influenced the EMG levels that were investigated. Summary and video inspired by @physicaltherapyresearch Demonstrated by our own Hallie Martinez Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

October is #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth. Here are 10 ways physical therapy can benefit you: Reduce or eliminate pain Avoid surgery... Improve mobility Recover from a stroke Recover from or prevent a sports injury Improve your balance and prevent falls Manage diabetes and vascular conditions Manage age-related issues Manage heart and lung disease Manage women’s health and other conditions Move. Adapt. Evolve. evolvept1.com

Two years ago today, we opened our doors. We can’t thank you enough for trusting us with your care. Cheers! Move. Adapt. Evolve.... evolvept1.com