http://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blogBLOG RSSThu, 30 Apr 2020 23:18:46 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2020 23:18:46 GMThttp://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/wake-upWhile sharing a cheese platter with the neighbors, I heard the wife tell her husband to “watch out for that one,” as she pointed to a spicy pepper wedge, “it’s a sleeper!”  Later that week during my HASfit workout video with Coach Kozak, his wife Claudia commented that a new movement exercise seemed simple, but it’s “a real sleeper” and more effective than it looks. Again, that same week, I was listening to a news interview in which the host asked the guest if he ever imagined that hisMon, 25 May 2020 15:50:02http://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/wake-uphttp://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/perspectiveDuring evaluations with new patients, I’m frequently asked questions like “why do you need to see me walk?  I’m here for my shoulder!”, or “I came for headaches, why are you asking about my low back and hip?”This gives me the opportunity to explain the importance of evaluating the whole patient, and not just the area of pain or restriction.  Pain often occurs over the area of trauma, but occasionally pain is referred from other areas of the body or it can come from compensatory movementMon, 25 May 2020 15:27:48http://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/perspectivehttp://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/up-up-and-awayBallooning is interesting. A pilot can choose where to launch, to climb or descend and even maneuver using air currents. Yet, the exact route and landing spot are not pre-determined.My husband I celebrated our 10th anniversary with a balloon ride over the autumn foliage near the Appalachians.An hour before the launch preparation, we had a very emotional disagreement.  We exchanged apologies and words of forgiveness, but the pain of the moment weighed heavy on me.We met the balloon pilotSun, 03 May 2020 17:49:38http://inspiredphysicaltherapy.com/blog/up-up-and-away