Every season seems to change the way we move. Spring hits and suddenly we’re runners again. Summer rolls in and we add strength, hiking, pickleball, or basically anything outdoors because the sun exists. Fall brings routine and structure, and winter… well… winter often brings shorter days, blankets, Netflix, and the classic “I’ll start again next week.” This ebb and flow is totally normal, but it can leave your body feeling tight, weak, or a little confused every time the wea

As the holidays rapidly approach, we’re often put in a position to reflect on the people and circumstances surrounding our lives. We reflect on who or what we are thankful for or we reflect on the areas we wish to change in the coming year. But lately, I’ve been thinking about how my environment has impacted my health and fitness. Five years ago, I was in the thick of my last clinical rotation of physical therapy school. It must have been an unseasonably warm day in Minnesota

I’ve been in a ton of evaluations over the years at Empowered and other practices where patients will say “Okay, so give me a few stretches and exercises and I’ll be good to go!” More so, there have been countless times I’ve had people come up to me at the gym and say something along the lines of “My knee hurts, what exercise should I do for that?”   Here's the thing: It’s not about the exercises.   Honestly, not even a little bit… and I feel this way for so many reasons. Wel

Earlier this year, I arrogantly said AI could never take my job. But in the past month, reality has humbled me. One PT I know burnt out...