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 4, 2019
While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goalsetting is a fruitless endeavor, says Shoreline physical therapist Bruk Ballenger. Simply resolve to set smarter goals. “This time of year,...
by Bruk Ballenger | Nov 6, 2019
Don’t have time for exercise? Perhaps, say physical therapists, it’s time to reframe what true exercise looks like. After all, exercise doesn’t require a gym, special equipment or a high intensity. Down to its core, exercise is simply movement, and...
by Bruk Ballenger | Nov 6, 2019
If you vow to never rest until you reach your personal health or athletic performance goal, you are overlooking a vital part of training and rehabilitation: recovery. That’s according to Shoreline physical therapist Bruk Ballenger. While the resolve...
by Bruk Ballenger | Oct 1, 2019
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of their patients … and of...
