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Deana Wallace

Jul 24, 20231 min read

What is Pelvic Floor PT?

A lot of people ask what is pelvic floor physical therapy. As a pelvic floor physical therapist I treat a lot of individuals both pre...

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3 Easy Stretches to Get Rid of Headaches

Annie Hennessy

Jan 5, 20232 min read

3 Easy Stretches to Get Rid of Headaches

In today’s post, I want to talk to you a little bit about headaches. I’m sure all of you have had a headache in the past that you were...

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Jeff Bitter

Dec 26, 20222 min read

December Client Spotlight: Mrs. T

CustomFit Concierge Medicine Client of the Month for December 2022. Mrs. T, a vibrant 74 year old female, has had a challenging last year...

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Raising the Bar: Elevating Your Shoulder Exercises

Sunil Thomas

Dec 21, 20222 min read

Raising the Bar: Elevating Your Shoulder Exercises

How can you elevate your shoulder exercises? Talking about how to use your resistance bands and how you can challenge your shoulder more.

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Jeff Bitter

Dec 7, 20222 min read

What is your definition of longevity?

Have you ever heard the word Longevity applied to your health? My definition of Longevity is the practice of maximizing your health...

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How to Get Rid of Back Pain Naturally At Home

Mike Bruszer

Nov 16, 20222 min read

How to Get Rid of Back Pain Naturally At Home

I want to talk about a little trick I use whenever I'm starting to feel some low back pain.

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How To Combat High Blood Pressure Naturally with Exercise

Emily Kocanda

Nov 6, 20222 min read

How To Combat High Blood Pressure Naturally with Exercise

High blood pressure is a very common condition, and for many, exercise helps to lower it. Exercise is often the most important part...

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6 Reasons Concierge Physical Therapy is Different Than Outpatient PT

Rick Tilquist

Nov 2, 20223 min read

6 Reasons Concierge Physical Therapy is Different Than Outpatient PT

Rick reviews the differences between concierge PT and outpatient PT to help you make the best treatment decision for yourself.

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You Actually Don't Have to Walk 10,000 Steps per Day & Here's Why

Sunil Thomas

Oct 17, 20222 min read

You Actually Don't Have to Walk 10,000 Steps per Day & Here's Why

In this post, Dr. Sunil Thomas, PT, explains why walking 10,000 is NOT necessary and gives exactly how many steps should be your goal & why.

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Annie Hennessy

Oct 10, 20221 min read

October Client Spotlight: O.L.

After evaluating her limitations and deficits, PT Annie performed dry needling on her neck muscles and mobilizations on her thoracic spine t

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3 Exercises to Improve Upper Back Mobility to Decrease Neck, Shoulder, or Back Pain At Home

Annie Hennessy

Oct 3, 20222 min read

3 Exercises to Improve Upper Back Mobility to Decrease Neck, Shoulder, or Back Pain At Home

Do you have neck, shoulder, or low back pain? Have you been trying to do stretches on those areas with little to no relief? Learn a fix here

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5 Second Fix: How to Change Your Work at Home Posture To Get Rid of Back Pain

Annie Hennessy

Sep 20, 20221 min read

5 Second Fix: How to Change Your Work at Home Posture To Get Rid of Back Pain

An ergonomic work desk setup can reduce pain intensity -- here are some tips to achieve a good desk setup without purchasing anything.

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How to Warm Up for a Run | Dynamic 10 Minute Running Warm Up

Jeff Bitter

Aug 9, 20221 min read

How to Warm Up for a Run | Dynamic 10 Minute Running Warm Up

During the pandemic, I was able to spend time going out for runs and spend some time on warming up and cooling down. In this video, I'm...

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Annie Hennessy

Aug 8, 20221 min read

August Client Spotlight: Mr. P

Celebrating our clients - August's Client Spotlight for Mr. P! Two months ago with the primary complaint of neck and shoulder pain...

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What Is Vertigo and What Causes It? Can Physical Therapy Help with Dizziness?

Annie Hennessy

Aug 2, 20222 min read

What Is Vertigo and What Causes It? Can Physical Therapy Help with Dizziness?

In this post, we'll be talking about vertigo -- what is vertigo, what causes it, and how to fix it. Many people don't know that physical...

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What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? What You Need To Know | Physical Therapist Explains

Sunil Thomas

Jul 21, 20223 min read

What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? What You Need To Know | Physical Therapist Explains

In this post, we are going to talk about blood flow restriction training, the benefits of it, and who is it good for. What is BFR (Blood...

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Core Mobility: How to Use a Softball to Roll Out

Mike Bruszer

Jul 6, 20222 min read

Core Mobility: How to Use a Softball to Roll Out

Everyone has heard of a foam roller, and I bet all of us roll out. In this video, I share one of the best ways to mobilize your abdomen...

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Mike Bruszer

Jul 5, 20221 min read

July Client Spotlight: Ms. K

Ms. K came to CustomFit back in November 2021 with a primary complaint of lower shin pain that was preventing her from running at a competit

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I Just Got Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease...What Do I Do? A Quick Guide

Jeff Bitter

Jun 29, 20222 min read

I Just Got Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease...What Do I Do? A Quick Guide

You just were diagnosed by your doctor or orthopedic with osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD). What now?

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5 At Home Exercises to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain (Physical Therapist Approved!)

Annie Hennessy

Jun 21, 20222 min read

5 At Home Exercises to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain (Physical Therapist Approved!)

Let's talk plantar fasciitis! In this post, you will learn some stretches and exercises that are helpful if you've been having heel pain...

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