Exercise

Starting a New Exercise Routine? How PT Can Prevent Injury

Exercise, Physical Therapy / Dr. Ben Bagge

January brings a surge of motivation to get fit, lose weight, and transform your health. Gyms fill with enthusiastic people committed to finally achieving their fitness goals. Unfortunately, this enthusiasm often leads to a predictable pattern: aggressive new exercise routines, initial soreness that seems normal, developing pain that gets ignored, and eventual injury that derails […]

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Why Elite Athletes Do ‘Boring’ Exercises: The Foundation of Peak Performance

Athlete, Exercise, Physical Therapy for Athletes / Dr. Ben Bagge

Watch any professional athlete’s training session and you might be surprised by what you see. Instead of highlight-reel moves and explosive drills, elite performers spend significant time on exercises that look remarkably mundane single-leg balance work, basic hip bridges, band exercises, and controlled movement patterns. These “boring” foundational exercises aren’t filler content between the exciting

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Building Strength for Summer Activities

Exercise, Fitness, Flexibility, Health & Fitness / Dr. Ben Bagge

Summer invites seniors to embrace the warmth and vibrancy of the season, whether it’s strolling through a farmer’s market, gardening, or playing with grandchildren at the park. These activities, while joyful, require strength, balance, and endurance to be enjoyed safely and fully. For older adults, maintaining muscle mass and functional strength is key to staying

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Exercise Tips for Women with PCOS

Exercise, PCOS / Dr. Ben Bagge

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. As a physical therapist, I’ve worked with many clients who have PCOS and understand the unique challenges they face when it comes to exercise and overall health. Understanding PCOS and Its Impact on Exercise PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances

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Exercise and Nutrition for Healthy Aging

Exercise, Healthy Aging, Nutrition / Dr. Ben Bagge

As we age, our bodies change. We might not be able to run marathons or lift the weights we used to, but that doesn’t mean we have to resign ourselves to a life of inactivity. In fact, regular exercise and a balanced diet are even more crucial for maintaining our health and independence as we

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What Does “Active Rest” Mean?

Exercise / Benjamin

Do you work out? If so, how often do you exercise? Whether you’re trying to lose weight or get buff, working for your health or confidence, you may be in a rush to see results. You may think working out all days of the week, pushing every muscle to the absolute limit, is critical. Unfortunately,

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Squat Mobility Workshop Led By Dr. Ben Bagge

Exercise / Dr. Ben Bagge

In this video, Dr. Ben Bagge helps you determine where your squat restrictions are coming from and how to work on your limitations. 👟 What is a standard range of motion with regards to ankle mobility? 🏋🏽 How much ankle range of motion we need and have to determine what your asymmetries and limitations are.

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