Did you know your internal organs are constantly moving? Every time you take a breath, your diaphragm descends and your organs must glide, slide, and adapt to make room. In fact, this movement occurs thousands of times each day. Healthy organs are not meant to be rigid or fixed in Read more…
HYROX has quickly become one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world. Combining running with functional strength exercises, it challenges athletes in a way that is both physically demanding and highly accessible. The format is simple: These stations include Ski Erg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Read more…
Sciatica is one of the most common symptoms affecting both the general population and athletes. Many people experience pain, numbness, tingling, or tightness radiating from the lower back or glute area down the leg. However, sciatica is a symptom—not a diagnosis. Because there are many possible causes of sciatica, patients Read more…
People today are generally more health-conscious than ever before. You may have already tried different healthcare approaches such as physical therapy, acupuncture, massage, or shiatsu, yet still continue to experience persistent symptoms despite multiple treatments. Have you ever evaluated your posture? Have you considered how your daily habits and movement Read more…
By Dr. Rowan Huang, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS 🔗 https://funcphysio.com/dr-rowan-huang-yu-ting-huang/ I had the opportunity to work as a physical therapist at Lake Placid, supporting a Taiwanese female bobsled athlete during the North American Cup. Coming off the Milan Winter Olympics earlier this year, this competition marked the final event of her Read more…
Pregnancy is often misunderstood as a time of restriction. Many women are told to “be careful,” “avoid too much movement,” or “just rest.” While caution is important, complete inactivity is not the answer. Being pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop moving.It means you move smarter. A Client Story A Read more…
Many people assume pain always means tissue damage.But clinically, pain is more complex than that. Understanding the mechanism behind pain often explains why symptoms behave the way they do — and why some treatments work while others don’t. There are three main pain mechanisms. 1. Nociceptive Pain (Tissue-Based Pain) This Read more…
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems are often thought of as a dental issue. Many athletes are told that their jaw pain, clicking, or stiffness can be solved solely with a mouthpiece or by adjusting their bite. While dental care is sometimes necessary, TMJ disorders are rarely just a jaw problem, especially Read more…
Our body isn’t perfectly symmetrical, and it’s not meant to be.The brain, breathing, circulation, and even muscle tone all follow a natural left–right rhythm that keeps us balanced and adaptive. When that rhythm is disrupted by stress, posture imbalance, or chronic tension, the body can get “stuck,” showing up as Read more…
Sciatica is a condition that causes pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates from the lower back down the leg. It results from irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. Sciatica can significantly impact daily life, making movement and sitting uncomfortable. Causes of Sciatica Sciatica Read more…
