by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Jan 20, 2016 | FPTC Blog
I would say that people would be surprised by how many times I hear a patient say that something started hurting so “I just googled some exercises” and tried to work on those. This is often followed by “my pain got a little better, but it still hurts...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Jan 12, 2016 | FPTC Blog
When we look at starting training programs we can often be overwhelmed by all the things that we may need to include in the training program. When you look at all the information out there it’s easy, once again, to be overwhelmed by all the things that people...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
Poor sleep habits affect performance both physiologically and psychologically. Athletes need more rest than those that aren’t participating in a regular training program. Getting enough sleep takes commitment. There are many steps that you can take to improve your...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
Sleep has often been thought to be an important part of the recovery process and the need for the appropriate amount of sleep has been frequently discussed as an important part of the performance training program. It has been conferred that sleep deprivation is linked...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
Yearly, monthly, weekly, and even daily we think about things that we want to accomplish in our lives. I want to drink less soda… I want to run a marathon… I want to smile more… I want to go on a vacation to the beach… I want to lose weight and be healthier… We create...
by Chris Hansen, DPT, CSCS | Oct 12, 2015 | FPTC Blog
It is commonly thought that participating in a consistent stretching program leads to improved performance with all athletic activities. The benefits of stretching have been described to be improved flexibility, improved muscle performance, reduction in pain, and...
