Mammoth Physical Therapy

2021 has been such an amazing year for MPT! It wouldn't have been such a success if it weren't for @vevoda for helping me get off the ground, @gracieb53 and @mammothtc for trusting me with their strength training, @usskiteam for sending me to Europe to work with future and past Olympian’s and all my friends & clients in Mammoth Lakes who trust me with their care. I'm excited for all my clients who are ready to charge in 2022 and the opportunities that await us all.

MPT is wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday this year. Keep your fitness up by completing this 12 days of Christmas Challenge! 12 Days of Christmas for Mountain Athletes 1 - Overhead Press 2 - Good mornings... 3 - Overhead squats 4 - Lateral lunges 5 - Front squats 6 - Deadlifts 7 - Pull ups 8 - Reverse rows 9 - DB snatches 10 - Burpees 11 - KB swings 12 - Goblet Squats See more

Building bones in our adolescence and maintaining their health through adulthood, will set you up for your golden years. Read more at MammothTimes.com

Now that you've developed some strength in your legs, core and arms, it is time to incorporate it all into agility training. This workout has a lot of jumping and dynamic movement. Focus on being quick on your feet with jumping, using the recoil of the muscles to your advantage. I have also sprinkled in more strength training... work on getting deep into your squats and lateral lunges, slow on the down and quick coming up. Keep your weight centered in your feet.... If you're in need of a tune up to keep you skiing or interested in more workouts, DM me or give me a call. I hope everyone enjoyed these workouts and have a stellar ski season this year!

Here is your third workout. This one is designed to be completed as a circuit. Download an interval timer app. Set it for 30sec on and 30sec off, repeat for five round. Grab a couple of Kettlebells or dumbbells and have fun! Finish up with some dynamic balance to help sharpen your balance skills for white out powder days!!!

Preparing for the ski season involves explosive quads and glutes, solid core, and dynamic balance. Try this workout this week!

Here is this week's workout. KB = kettlebell DB = Dumbbell BB = Barbell. ... Choose your own load. If you dont know an exercise, google it or message me.

Hope you've dusted off your exercise equipment! This week, you need to figure out an appropriate load. To do this, print or recreate this chart. Fill in 3-5 exercises, such as Back Squats, Hex Bar (dead) lifts, Lateral lunges, Good Mornings, and Step ups. Add some load. Complete 10 reps and rate your exertion on a scale of 1-10. ... --> You can use dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells or anything around the house that has weight to it. If your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) is lower than 6, increase the weight. Repeat another rep of 10. --> Goal is to find a weight that feels like 7-8 on the RPE (rate of perceived exertion) scale. But after a couple of sets, you should have an idea of what weight is appropriate. Record your weight and move on to the next exercise.

Dust off your exercise equipment or sign up for a gym membership! It is time to get ready for this upcoming ski season. I will be posting weekly workouts for the month of November to help you get into shape.

Town of Mammoth Lakes wants your input on a potential Rec Center and multi-use trail at the Whitmore track. This is an opportunity for a community center that meets the needs of the locals & visitors who are interested in training at high altitude. Fingers crossed their grant application is approved!!! Complete the survey here: https://mammothlakesrecreation.org/regional-park-program/

Other factors such as stress, anxiety, lack of sleep and a history of trauma, affect the way the body interprets pain and its ability to heal. There have been a handful of books recently published that help you to work through the stuff that is hard to talk about and challenge your biases and habits. Check them out here: ... https://sites.prh.com/wellness

Grace Barnett, Mammoth Track Athlete, destroyed the pack this weekend, while earning her a spot at the Olympic Trials in the 5K! Grace has been working hard with Coach Kastor, Mammoth Track Team (& friends) and Mammoth Physical Therapy to hone in her technique while building strength and power. Tip of the hat for her hard work, glad she is reaping the benefits!!!

I've been working hard getting everything set up... Stationary bike, plyo boxes, barbell and bumper plates in this week! Next, comes the squat rack! Still working on insurance contracts... Anthem and Workman's Comp next to come. Should be ready for Anthem patients in February! In the meanwhile, I'm accepting medicare, wellness and cash-pay clients.

Congrats to Wns US Ski Tech Team at Semmering this week! Mikaela Shiffrin podiumed with a 3rd place in the Slalom Races and was sitting within reach of the podium before cancellation of the 2nd run of GS. Nina O'Brien achieved her first top ten finish in the Slalom Races! Read more at U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team https://usskiandsnowboard.org//shiffrin-podiums-semmering-

Read this week's Ask the Expert Column with Melissa Buehler on Resiliency at Mammoth Times. Pick up a copy locally in Mammoth or check it out online!

Mikaela is back on top of the Podium with a win on the second day at Courchevel!!! With a tumultuous year behind her, we are all happy to see her shining again. Keep it up Mikaela Shiffrin, we're rooting for you!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOSXqGslWcg

MPT was just approved to be a Medicare Provider for Outpatient Physical Therapy services! We will begin accepting new Medicare clients for wellness, maintenance and post-surgical needs shortly. Call or Message to inquire.