FUNCTIONIZE BLOG

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...

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...

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

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

(& 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...

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

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