FUNCTIONIZE BLOG

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 physical therapy clinic. But, do you know what other services fall under our health and wellness umbrella? We aren't your traditional physical orthopedic clinic , and that's why our clients get better, faster. 1. Clinical Pilates Pilates is a type of exercise designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, posture, and coordination. It is s

Last fall I became frustrated with myself. I had gained the COVID pounds and was not feeling quite right. In the midst of virtual/hybrid...

One of my favorite populations to treat are the lifelong athletes, especially those who share a love of one of my favorite sports:...

Sure, everyone knows that you need to see your dentist twice a year for teeth cleanings, your physician once a year for your physical,...

(& in other high-contact sports!) Although I played all the sports and was involved in all the things growing up, it was soccer that...

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...

...and run faster! Oh, springtime in Atlanta! Sunshine, pollen, and of course runners that head to the roadways to find their escape and...

4 Reasons you should strength train and how it could improve your health and eliminate chronic pain.

Stress, man. As it’s stress management month at Functionize I’m using this blog as an opportunity to talk about stress, stressors, and...

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 absence of specific health conditions) that warrant restricting foods or food groups, but there are some scientifically supported reasons that support the choice to include more plants. Better heart health, reduced risk of dementia and cancer, and environmental benefits are all great reasons to consider when making a shift to include more pla

These are just a few of the things I experienced have since learned from, but really wish I had known from the get-go!

And 5 things that are fine! International Women's Day was a few days ago, but the barrage of inspirational posts that took over my social...

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

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...

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

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

BACKGROUND Did you know that low back pain (LBP) is the 3rd highest reason for individual visits to doctors on an annual basis? The...

Our manifesto is one way of sharing our ethos with you, our community. It’s an ever evolving discussion aimed at shifting the landscape...

Or, what your Physical Therapist won't say to you, but I will. (In a blog, not to your face, of course.) I’ll spare you the fluffy intro...

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...