by Bruk Ballenger | Sep 27, 2021
The S.E.R.F. strap is one of my favorite tools for assisting with lower extremity alignment issues, especially for controlling movements in the sagittal plane. It’s not a well-known tool, so I thought I would share a bit about it. S.E.R.F. stands for: Stabilization...
by Bruk Ballenger | Oct 8, 2020
“Eccentric exercises are important to add as part of your routine to reduce your risk of injury by improving your ability to decelerate movement and stabilize a load properly” Whether you are a veteran weightlifter, a newbie beginning a basic strength routine, or an...
by Bruk Ballenger | Apr 10, 2020
The Dept of Homeland Security issued a memo regarding the importance of keeping the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce operating and identifying what industries and workers that includes. I encourage you to read it for yourself here, but in short, physical...
by Bruk Ballenger | Dec 18, 2019
One of the most common question every PT hears: “How can I think my way to better running form?” The short answer: You can’t. Not really. I know! I wish it was that easy. The long answer: The way you run is determined by a bunch of different factors....
by Bruk Ballenger | Dec 6, 2019
The Limits of Human Endurance = Pregnancy! What is the ultimate limit of human endurance? Is it mountaineering expeditions to the world’s highest peaks? Is it riding a bike across a continent? Running a marathon every day? No, no, and no. The single greatest feat of...