Why do we see so many young female athletes sidelined from injury? Why do so many of these female athletes suffer the same injury? What are the most common injuries? Can we prevent these injuries? Why are we not doing more? If you are seeking answers to any of the question above, then this blog […]
Lower Body Workout Variations Last week we asked if you were a frequent gym-goer or someone who is newer to the gym to see if you could benefit from upper body variations. This week we would like to share with you all some simple lower body strengthening exercises. We picked a few that we see […]
Are you a frequent gym-goer? Are you new to the gym? If you answered yes to either question, then you could benefit from exercise variations. Why is that? The simple reason is, we all can benefit from variation in our training. (Variation in terms of training can mean intensity, volume, frequency, lifting tempo, exercise selection […]
Here at TOPS Physical Therapy we celebrate athletic trainers everyday, but each March it’s highlighted on a national level during National Athletic Training Month. To celebrate this month we would like to highlight the BEST athletic trainer, Chad Bohls! Chad, like all athletic trainers across America, deserves to be recognized for his commitment to helping […]
There has been a topic we feel that we need to make very clear to our current and future patients regarding their care. TOPS Physical Therapy & Osteopractics is here to treat YOU as an individual, NOT as a diagnosis! Although that can be considered a cliché statement, it is something we take to heart, […]
How do you choose the right Physical Therapy clinic for you? Currently in this day and time with a saturated market, with Physical Therapy clinics everywhere, what factors into your decision on choosing where to go? You can go where your doctor refers you (ARIZONA IS DIRECT ACESS, NO DOCTOR REFERRAL NEEDED), where a friend/family member […]
Advanced Workout The advanced workout routine incorporates the use of plyometric drills and various free weight workouts to give the participant a strength training routine that should also increase heart rate and challenge the cardiovascular system. Plyometric exercises are force-producing movements that incorporate multiple muscle groups and feature an element of coordination. Plyometric drills, in […]
The intermediate workout utilizes free-weights to a greater extent while still incorporating important machine exercises. Free-weights add an element of multidirectional stability and control that machine exercises usually do not provide. Ideally, the participant of this program has a little background with resistance training. This program works nicely as a progression from the beginner workout […]
This beginner workout series is designed for individuals who would like to start an exercise routine but have little experience working out at a gym. It involves simple and safe resistance exercises, which all can be performed on weight machines. The following parameters should be applied to the resistance exercises outlined below. In addition, perform […]
With the beginning of a new year upon us, we all have one thing on our mind: WEIGHT LOSS. How can we better ourselves to achieve our fitness goals this 2018? This is the time of the year when the gyms are packed and everyone is trying to find the next best weight loss scheme […]
