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Welcome back to our RunSmart MHK blog series! If you have been dealing with tendon pain this year, you are not alone. Part 1 of our blog covers anatomy, proper training, and explains how to decrease the probability of injury.

Read more here 👇🏼
https://blog.maximumperform.com/2022/09/26/runsmart-mhk-tendon-health-part-i/

Let's breakdown some fitness terminology!

An 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 involves tightening or contracting a muscle, but not lengenthing the muscle. There is very little notice in movement.

Planks and wall sit/squats provide the best examples of this kind of exercise. And because there is very little movement, these exercises are suitable for people with a limited range of motion.

Talk to our fitness staff if you’d to incorporate more of this type of exercise into your workouts!

Wishing you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!​​​​​​​​⁣ We will be closed on Monday to observe the holiday.

Will you be on the road this Labor Day weekend?
Remember to take frequent pit stops so you can get out of the car and stretch.

Also, remember to take frequent pit stops to get out of the car and stretch. Check out more travel tips before you hit the road this Labor Day weekend: https://arthr.org/3WtuKvp

Join us in congratulating our remaining August graduates. ⁣Great results come from hard work. Well done. 👍🏼 👍🏼

*Not all graduates are pictured. Although we can’t always celebrate our PT graduates with a photo, we are incredibly proud of all of our patients’ achievements and their return to an active lifestyle.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity at least five days a week can make a big difference to your general health and well-being.

Physical activity is linked to a lower risk of colorectal, breast and endometrial cancers, and there is some evidence that also links it to reducing the risk of other cancers.

Do I really need 10,000 steps per day? The key is to make it a priority to move more and sit less, and we’re bringing you tips for every starting point.

You have to put in the work

Today's workout uses minimal equipment—set of dumbbells, kettlebells or two water jugs. The reps & rounds can easily be scaled based on ability level. Enjoy!​​​​​​​​
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3-6 rounds:​​​​​​​​
10 Dumbbell Thrusters​​​​​​​​
10 Dumbbell Roman Deadlift​​​​​​​​
12 Plank Drags (6 ea. direction)​​​​​​​​
12 Weighted Straight Leg Sit-ups​​​​​​​​
* Rest as needed between exercises & sets!​​​​​​​​
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Would you like to see this workout demonstrated? Visit our YouTube page!​​​​​​​​
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL-y-diVk2gAv24DS5THkKA

During National Wellness Month work towards positive physical health habits!

Try more strength training to improve or maintain muscle.
Lean muscle mass lowers the risk of certain diseases, improves bone density and reduces the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis. It also boosts your metabolism!

For adults, two or more days a week of strength training is needed for the major muscle groups. Kids and teens should aim for three days.

Do you need help reaching your physical health goals? We are movement experts. Contact us to get started with a physical therapist or personal trainer.

Welcome back students. We hope you have a great semester!
Be sure to stop by and ask about our student rates.

Movement Matters! 💕

Physical activity for breast cancer patients may reduce the risk of death after a breast cancer diagnosis and reduce breast cancer recurrence. Physical activity helps improve overall quality of life!

New Breast Cancer Research Shows Importance of Diet and Exercise Discover groundbreaking insights from the latest breast cancer research. Learn how diet and exercise play a pivotal role in cancer prevention and management.

Our is newest certified personal trainer, Helen Zachary. Learn more about her:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Personal training provides me the opportunity to do something I love everyday, using fitness to spread smiles and to make a visible impact on the those around me.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I absolutely love sports and can be found playing basketball, tennis, and pickleball throughout the week. I also love to walk and hike which is my favorite way to relax.
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I listen to about every genre that exists, but I have recently been into country and folk music. Tyler Childers has been on repeat!
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬?​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​I think many people realize the benefits of physical therapy and fitness, but still view it as a chore. I wish people knew that it doesn’t have to be a burden. It can be something that you love, do for fun, and look forward to!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I am an aunt to seven adorable nieces and nephews all under the age of five!

There is still time to sign up for the 16th Annual Speedy P.D.—a race for Parkinson's disease!​​​​​​​​
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These USATF Certified 5K & 10K races are Saturday, Aug. 24th at Tuttle Creek State Park. The race course is stroller friendly! So get the whole family signed up. You won't want to miss it!​​​​​​​​
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All proceeds support Meadowlark Parkinson's Program.

Introducing our recent graduates! Well done on your successful completion of physical therapy! 👏🏼

*Not all graduates are pictured. Although we can't always celebrate our PT graduates with a photo, we are incredibly proud of all of our patients' accomplishments and their return to an active lifestyle.

You can do it. Make it possible!

The Olympic Games | Paris 2024 are coming to an end.
What sports have you enjoyed watching during this year's events? ⁠🏋🏼‍♂️🏊🏼‍♂️🤺

Tell us in the comments!

Back-to-school checklist: ✅ New clothes ✅ School supplies ✅ Backpack safety. Don't skip the last one!

Carrying a heavy backpack changes posture, walking speed, step length, and more. If possible, lighten the load or place the heaviest items closest to the back. A backpack with a chest strap and hip belt can help distribute the load.

Backpacks should rest evenly in the middle of the back (strongest mid-back muscles). Both straps should always be worn. Adjusting the straps allows the backpack to be taken on and off without difficulty and allows free movement of the arms.

If your student is having pain in their back, neck, or anywhere else, give us a call. We can help!

Today we are sharing a patient's experience after physical therapy helped them regain the mobility they needed to walk again. We're happy when we can make a huge difference in someone's life. ​​​​​​​​

If you're experiencing mobility issues, contact us to schedule an evaluation with a physical therapist.

Join us in congratulating Dave's recent graduates​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​. They stayed positive, worked hard, and made it happen! ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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*Not all graduates are pictured. Although we can't always celebrate our PT graduates with a photo, we are incredibly proud of all of our patients' achievements and their return to an active lifestyle.

Let's breakdown some fitness terminology!

A 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 uses multiple muscle groups as well as multiple joints at the same time during a rep. Squats are a good example of a compound exercise. Muscles targeted include the quadriceps, glutes, and calves.

In contrast, 𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 focus on only one muscle group or one joint. Calve raises only focus on the calves and bicep curls only focus on the biceps.

With any exercise, focus on your form and technique to prevent injury, and never continue if you are feeling pain.

It's a great feeling when athletes return for the summer to our trusted programming! We love that we're a part of Kierra's training and journey to being the best athlete she can be.

We love this! Yes, research shows that most individuals that are more active during cancer treatment have a faster recovery, fewer side effects and lowers the risk of cancer returning.

Program Improves Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors A community-based program helped minority and medically underserved cancer survivors be more active, improving their physical functioning and quality of life.

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Evidence and research demonstrates that exercise improves cancer related fatigue, health-related quality of life, physical function, bone health, lymphedema, anxiety, depression, and sleep.

Our goal is to help patients optimize their physical function,
independence and overall quality of life!

Exercise and cancer: be physically active Regular physical activity carries massive cancer prevention benefits. Find out more about the relationship between cancer and exercise.

Congratulations, graduates! You have done all the hard work and you're ready to get back to doing the things you love. ⁣​​​​​​​​

*Not all graduates are pictured. Although we can't always celebrate our PT graduates with a photo, we are incredibly proud of all of our patients' accomplishments and their return to an active lifestyle.

Question: Are you getting enough exercise?
The answer might surprise you!

Call us today or visit maximumperform.com to see how our PT's and personal trainers can help you reach those fitness goals.

Our programming is designed to help athletes achieve well rounded athletic development focusing on:​​​​​​​​​
strength
power
speed
agility
balance
proprioception
flexibility
explosiveness 💥

Our small groups are geared for athletes in upper elementary school - college middle.
•$125/month (2 times per week)
•$175/month (3 times per week)

Stop by our east location & ask Aaron or Brenton for more information.
Or visit our website https://maximumperform.com/performance-training/

Our is newest physical therapy tech, Taylor Thiessen. Learn more about her:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I love being around the atmosphere! I enjoy helping people and watching them become healthier. It helps that my mother has been in the physical therapy field since I was little.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I enjoy playing sand volleyball, golf and working out with my friends!
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I like listening to country music!
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 & 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬?​​​​​​​​ Physical therapy not only treats injuries, but it can also help chronic illnesses. Physical activity is the number one way to live a healthier life!
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I have been riding dirt bikes since I was four years old.