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Cupping Therapy: What It Is, Why We Use It, and How It Supports Performance
If you’re an active adult, runner, hybrid athlete, CrossFitter, or just training hard and dealing with tight, cranky areas that keep slowing you down—cupping could be a great addition to your recovery plan.
blakecarter1025
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Debunking the "Knees Can't Cross the Toes" Myth in Squats: A Functional Fitness Perspective
Allowing your knees to move past your toes can be perfectly safe and even necessary depending on your body, squat technique, and goals.
Miranda Arrington
Apr 14 min read
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Rooted Strength: The Role of Your Feet in Lifting Performance
Building foot strength isn’t just about preventing injury—it’s about unlocking your full potential as a lifter. Here are three targeted exer
blakecarter1025
Jan 243 min read
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Running Strong: How Impact Initiative Keeps Woodstock Runners Injury-Free and Fast
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, offering countless physical and mental health benefits.
The Impact Initiative Team
Oct 18, 20245 min read
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Mastering Movement: The Crucial Impact of Thoracic Mobility on Athletic Performance and Daily Life
Restricted thoracic mobility can limit your range of motion and contribute to poor posture, discomfort, and even injury.
Miranda Arrington
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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The Single Leg Squat: A Diagnostic Tool AND Exercise
One of the most effective tools for assessing lower-body strength, stability, and control is the single-leg squat.
blakecarter1025
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Thoracic Spine: The Key to Upper Body Mobility and Health
Let's delve into the significance of the thoracic spine and introduce you to a beneficial exercise: the incline thoracic extension.
blakecarter1025
Jul 19, 20243 min read
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Stretching: Why It May Not Be Providing You the Relief or Results You Want
Stretching is a valuable component of a well-rounded fitness and wellness routine, but it’s not a cure-all.
blakecarter1025
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Navigating MRI Results: When Physical Therapy Might Be the Better Option
MRIs have a significant drawback—they often reveal abnormalities that may not actually be causing any issues or symptoms.
blakecarter1025
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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Maximizing Your Off-Season: The Key to Athletic Excellence
The off-season is a vital time for athletes to rest, recover, and build a stronger, more resilient foundation for the upcoming season.
blakecarter1025
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Traditional Physical Therapy Versus Performance-Based Physical Therapy
We recognize the limitations of traditional settings and have structured our approach to provide the quality of care and environment you act
blakecarter1025
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Stay on Track: The Power of Consistency in Your Home Exercise Program - It Is More Than Just PT Homework!
Consistency with your home exercise program (HEP) is the key to maximizing on your PT sessions and creating lasting results.
blakecarter1025
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Following a Clear Game Plan for Your Fitness Regimen
Whether you're aiming to build muscle, lose fat, improve endurance, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, a clear and intentional plan is
blakecarter1025
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Understanding Your Gait: A Key to Enhancing Running Performance
Understanding and optimizing your gait can significantly boost your running performance and reduce the risk of injury.
blakecarter1025
May 31, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Early Intervention in Physical Therapy
When you experience pain, it's often your body's way of signaling that something is wrong. Ignoring these signals can lead to more serious p
blakecarter1025
May 28, 20242 min read
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Mastering the Murph: 6 Tips for Peak Performance
Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to the Murph Challenge, we've got you covered with six essential tips to help you maximize your per
blakecarter1025
May 13, 20243 min read
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Understanding Progressive Overload: The Key to Effective Training
Progressive overload is a fundamental principle in exercise science that involves gradually increasing the stress placed on the body during
blakecarter1025
May 7, 20242 min read
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Movement is Medicine: Finding Ways to Move Everyday
Welcome to The Impact Initiative Physical Therapy & Performance blog, where we believe that movement is medicine for a healthy, vibrant...
blakecarter1025
May 6, 20242 min read
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