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What is a Male Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and connective tissue at the base of the pelvis that acts as a supportive sling. It extends from...
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Stop Protecting Your Low Back
“I’d like to learn how to not use my back so much when I lift.” We hear that sentence all the time from people who come to see us with...
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How to Stay Strong and Streamline Your Summer Swimming
It’s hot and humid in the DMV. If you are lucky enough to hit the pool and get in some laps this summer, here is a program to help keep...
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Erectile Dysfunction: What It Is, The Symptoms, and How to Treat It
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is something that becomes increasingly more common as we age but data suggests that erectile dysfunction is...
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How to Train Your Bladder: Tips for Healthier Peeing Habits
One topic that most people want to know more about without even realizing it is…. peeing! Yep, we’re going to talk about peeing. We all...
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Stretching Program For Your Bike Rides
This week the question of “What should I do after…” has been asked a lot. It’s always good to have a plan ready for how to take care of...
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The Importance of Men's Pelvic Health
Real talk guys: When it comes to our bodies, there likely is nothing more alarming than pain in the penis, scrotum or anal region. I am...
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Pain With Sex? Why It Happens & How To Help It
Sex should not be painful. If you’re reading this blog, it probably is more painful than it should be. Whether this recently started for...
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How to Balance Your Stress and Rest for Optimal Performance
Whether you are meeting a deadline at work or attempting to qualify for the Olympics, an optimal balance between stress and rest can make...
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Recovering From Swimming Injuries With Physiotherapy: How Is It Possible?
Swimming is a great sport that can be enjoyed by people of almost every age at each level of ability. Although it is a fun and unique...
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“Do I Need a Lifting Belt?”
Lifting belts: Do you need one? If you spend time in a gym, you have likely seen a variety of lifting belts. They come in all shapes,...
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Physical Therapy Should Be Functional
“Physical Therapy isn’t hot packs and ultrasound.” Have you been to physical therapy in the past? Did it leave you less than fulfilled...
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Wrist Pain In the Front Rack-Ways To Improve It
One of the most common complaints among novice CrossFit athletes is wrist pain in the front rack position. There are a number of reasons...
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What Is Physical Therapy and How Can a Physical Therapist Help Me?
A very broad explanation of what I believe a physical therapist is; an expert in musculoskeletal pain management, and activity...
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2022 CrossFit Open - Tips to Prepare
Hey everyone, TJ here from District Performance & Physio. The 2022 CrossFit Games Open is right around the corner. Whether you are an...
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Real Talk and Real Tips
Whenever someone comes to us for pelvic organ prolapse, one of the most common traits they appear to have is fear. Whether being told by...
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What Could Be Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Waking up with shoulder pain? What a pain in the neck… no really, it might just be a pain that is coming from your neck! Waking up in the...
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How Physical Therapy Can Help with Prevention, Performance & Recovery
Physical therapy is not always about recovering from an injury, rehabbing from a procedure or surgery or working through pain. At...
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How to Solve Plantar Fasciitis
Dealing with plantar fasciitis can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with. It feels like it will never go away and you start...
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Getting Relief From Plantar Fasciitis
If you’re dealing with plantar fasciitis you know how frustrating it is. It might feel like you’ll never find relief and it won’t ever go...
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