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Lessons From Pain
If you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you have more than likely read all about my struggles with low back pain. This has been an ongoing...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Dec 2, 20213 min read


Do I Need to See a Doctor Before a Physical Therapist?
How many people have gone through this scenario: You begin to feel some pain somewhere, maybe your back, or in your knees. You try all...

Tyler Balfour
Oct 7, 20215 min read


5 Things I Learned From Swimming That Carry Me Through Life
Swimming is a passion of mine for many reasons. There are very few things in life that can teach the lessons that sports can. People...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Sep 9, 20214 min read


11 Services You May Not Know We Offer Besides Physical Therapy
Even if you're not a client of ours, you can probably tell by the name Functionize Health & Physical Therapy that we are, in fact, a...

Mary Kathleen
Aug 10, 20217 min read


The Secret Behind the 5-Point Checkup
Sure, everyone knows that you need to see your dentist twice a year for teeth cleanings, your physician once a year for your physical,...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jun 30, 20213 min read


8 Reasons Everyone Should Do Pilates
It's no surprise that Pilates is good for you. Honestly, the biggest surprise here is that I was able to narrow down this list of...

Mary Kathleen
Jun 2, 20213 min read


What No One Told Me About Stress
Stress, man. As it’s stress management month at Functionize I’m using this blog as an opportunity to talk about stress, stressors, and...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Apr 21, 20213 min read


4 Easy Tips for Incorporating More Plant Foods in Your Diet
Have you thought about making a trade for more plants and less animal protein? I’m a believer in the “everything fits” approach (in the...

Allyson Balzuweit
Apr 8, 20213 min read


8 Things to Know About Running Postpartum
These are just a few of the things I experienced have since learned from, but really wish I had known from the get-go!

Sarah Ritchie
Mar 25, 20214 min read


The Truth About Having Twins
When your Birth Story takes an Unexpected Turn: The Story of My Twins’ Birth

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Feb 24, 20217 min read


Galaxy Brain – What Is It?
As the great poet Del the Funky Homosapien once said, “update your gray matter, cause one day it may matter!” So, with that in mind, why...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Postpartum Running: Sarah’s Journey
Let’s talk about running postpartum. My favorite form of stress relief is running and I even enjoy running races to satisfy my...

Functionize Guest
Feb 1, 20213 min read


The Functionize Difference
The Functionize Difference:
Our approach to solving your problem and creating habits for success

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Jan 22, 20216 min read


Our Manifesto: The "Why" Behind Functionize
Our manifesto is one way of sharing our ethos with you, our community. It’s an ever evolving discussion aimed at shifting the landscape...

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Dec 2, 20204 min read


Understanding Heart Rate Variability & the Role of Nutrition in Health, Fitness & General Well-being
We live in a world that’s obsessed with data collection and number tracking. In the area of health and fitness, we have the ability to...

Allyson Balzuweit
Nov 4, 20204 min read


The truth about muscle mass and longevity: if you want to live longer, you must get stronger!
Why measuring what matters...well, matters!

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Oct 22, 20203 min read


Is It Safe To Go Back To The Gym?
Find out what procedures ResFit has put in place, and to get an idea of what you should expect from your gym or fitness center.

Functionize Guest
Sep 24, 20203 min read


I'm Too Young To Have Pain
Pain is normal. Pain is non-discriminatory.

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Aug 27, 20203 min read


‘The Last Dance’ is Just a Metaphor
MJ may be the GOAT, but he didn't go it alone. Check out Jake's blog to see why it's so important to have a team of your own.

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
May 20, 20203 min read


The Everyday Athlete's Handbook Part 4. - Stress Management
Today, we add the perfect caboose to this train of important health pillars- STRESS MANAGEMENT.

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
May 7, 20203 min read
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