FUNCTIONIZE BLOG

All right, I’ll admit it, this is a shameless rip-off of a blog post that one of our other therapists, Jake, wrote about the life lessons...

Growing up, I used to love sitting down on the couch and flipping through channels until I found the TBS channel–and for a short time the...

As runners, we have a tendency to deal with pain much differently than others. Our mindset is usually “It will just go away over time” or...

Having a new episode of back pain is an incredibly common experience, with some studies reporting that in the U.S. 25% of people report...

Being in the healthcare industry and seeing a diverse array of clientele, I see something new every day. This is what makes healthcare...

Last week we looked at some guidelines for what might be considered “normal” bladder habits. Today we will cover some guidelines for...

As a pelvic floor therapist, I often receive questions from patients about what is “normal” when it comes to bladder and bowel habits. Well, there are no firm rules, but here are some general rules of thumb to keep in mind when nature calls. Bladder Norms: Most adults urinate about 6-9 times each day and 0-1 times each night. The average adult bladder holds about 2 cups of urine during the day (~350 mL) and up to 4 cups at night (~800 mL). Most people have an urge to urinate

Is Your Running Cadence Holding You Back? If you are a client of ours or have attended one of our running workshops, you have heard us talk about the importance of running cadence. When we say, “running cadence,” people often think that means running speed. Running cadence is the number of steps a runner takes in a minute of running; it is not one’s speed. Although there is a correlation that increased cadence will increase your speed, that is not always true. We know that f

ME: “PERMISSION TO ‘GO THERE’” NO ONE: “PERMISSION GRANTED” Let’s talk, yet again, about skeletal muscle mass ( SMM )! If you follow...

I can’t speak to everyone on this, but the current selection of fitness options makes my head spin sometimes. The upside of this is that...

Today I want to discuss the concept of “training in the in-between,” living with intention and reframing our mindset about fitness,...

Hey guys, Sarah here. Let’s talk about a few things that no one seems to talk about after having a baby. I’m not talking about the not...

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...

As a PT I use dry needling and cupping as part of my hands on treatment. Interestingly enough, I often have patients come in that say...

Discover a heartfelt lesson on perspective and gratitude through a personal story about being a 'brat' at Big Blue Bookstore. Embrace life’s

If you’ve followed me for some time, you probably know Pilates is my go-to work out for shaping my midsection. But, I’m here to tell you...

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...

It’s no secret that golf is one of the most popular sports people participate in in the United States. The National Golf Foundation...

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...

The hottest days of summer are most definitely here! We tend to be a little more tuned into staying hydrated in warmer seasons since we...