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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...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Tyler Balfour
- Nov 18, 2021
- 3 min
Cupping vs Dry Needling: Which one is best for me?
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...
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Tyler Balfour
- Oct 7, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Tyler Balfour
- Sep 23, 2021
- 5 min
5 Common Swing Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Something you might not know about me is that I grew up playing golf competitively in high school. It’s probably not all that surprising...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Sep 9, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Mary Kathleen
- Aug 10, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
- Jul 28, 2021
- 7 min
The 6 Changes I Made to Lose Fat and Build Muscle
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...
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Tyler Balfour
- Jul 12, 2021
- 4 min
Why Cyclists Should See A Physical Therapist
One of my favorite populations to treat are the lifelong athletes, especially those who share a love of one of my favorite sports:...
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
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,...
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Sarah Ritchie
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
6 Ways to Prevent Soccer Injuries
(& in other high-contact sports!) Although I played all the sports and was involved in all the things growing up, it was soccer that...
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Mary Kathleen
- Jun 2, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
- May 19, 2021
- 6 min
5 Tips Every Runner Should Know To Avoid Injuries
...and run faster! Oh, springtime in Atlanta! Sunshine, pollen, and of course runners that head to the roadways to find their escape and...
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Tyler Balfour
- May 5, 2021
- 5 min
4 Reasons You Should Strength Train
4 Reasons you should strength train and how it could improve your health and eliminate chronic pain.
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Sarah Ritchie
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
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!
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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Functionize Guest
- Dec 16, 2020
- 7 min
Low Back Pain 101
BACKGROUND Did you know that low back pain (LBP) is the 3rd highest reason for individual visits to doctors on an annual basis? The...
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Mary Kathleen Toner
- Nov 18, 2020
- 4 min
The Key to a Successful PT Journey
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...
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