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We just added more floor space to the gym area. Everything is going to be covered with black turf. Yes the black turf that I found through Facebook marketplace about 5 months ago. No one is more pumped than my wife 😄.

Spartan Race for my 43rd birthday! Lucas crushed it and left me in the dust with my ripped up hands. But I somehow summoned the strength to conquer the BEST lemon cheesecake I’ve ever had, made by my favorite ladies in the world.

Podcast episode is up!

Fighting In Negative World: The Pride Pummeling My Business Received with Guest: Pastor John Gilfillan by The Salty Fitness Podcast In this guest episode, I'm joined by Pastor John Gilfillan of CityGate Church: https://www.citygatechurch.cc/ We discuss the nature of the times we are living in, how there is no neutrality in God's world, and how we should live in a culture that hates Christians. - Train. Work. Restore. Salty Fitne...

Vacation up North with my 11 year olds zucchini bread. No way I’m passing this up

http://www.ssmobilept.com/ankle-training-for-the-unstable-ankle

Ankle Training for the Unstable Ankle Athletes experiencing repeated ankle sprains is one of the most common and frustrating injuries. In this post I will tell you why they are commonly chronic and what you can do to improve your ankle stability.

https://www.ssmobilept.com/warm-up-and-conditioning-guide-for-coaches

Warm-Up and Conditioning Guide for Coaches Many coaches just do the warm-up and conditioning exercises that they did as athletes. But is there a good or better way to warm up and condition athletes? This post will show you one program that boasts some incredible results in preventing injury.

My favorite movement also has an impact for the low back and throwing athletes. Check it out here:

A Physical Therapist's Favorite Stretch Today's post is following up on the #1 and #2 exercise everyone should be doing every day. This movement is simply a favorite of mine. Yet, there is some research that shows benefit to overhead athletes & those suffering with low back pain.

If you are reading this right now, you should probably be doing this exercise:

The #2 Exercise You Should Be Doing Daily The #2 most important exercise you should be doing every day is related to the head & neck posture. This movement helps to counteract the poor posture we often live and work in. This will be especially important for those that spend a lot of time sitting or at their computer.

What is the #1 exercise you should be doing EVERY DAY?

The #1 Exercise You Should Be Doing Daily In this post, we'll give you the #1 exercise nearly everyone should be doing daily for a healthy back.

95% of people with back or sciatic pain in this study were significantly better or pain free in 2 weeks.
http://www.ssmobilept.com/95-of-these-people-with-back-pain-got-much-better-in-2-weeks

95% of These People with Back Pain Got Much Better in 2 Weeks 95% of people that did this were significantly better or pain free in 2 weeks.

Many people's JOINT pain may be coming from their SPINE. How can you tell?
http://www.ssmobilept.com/is-your-joint-pain-coming-from-your-spine

Is Your Joint Pain Coming From Your Spine? How much of hip pain, shoulder pain, ankle pain and other joint pains are not even pains that are originating at those joints, but are actually being referred from the back? The answer to many of these areas might surprise you.

Does a Meniscus tear mean that I need surgery?

http://www.ssmobilept.com/is-surgery-for-a-meniscus-tear-better-than-pt

Does a Meniscus tear mean I need surgery?

http://www.ssmobilept.com/is-surgery-for-a-meniscus-tear-better-than-pt

Static Vs. Dynamic Stretching Before Competition: One is Better
http://www.ssmobilept.com/the-best-type-of-stretching-before-competition

New Strength & Shield shirts are in!

New Post: What are those awful noises coming from my knee?

http://www.ssmobilept.com/why-does-my-knee-make-strange-noises

Why Does My Knee Make Strange Noises? What causes the grinding or clunking noises at our knees? Is it bone rubbing on bone? Will it lead to needing a knee replacement some day?

Newest Blog Post: Don't let knee arthritis stop you!
http://www.ssmobilept.com/how-to-stop-knee-arthritis-from-stopping-you

Part 3 (Overhead Sports): Three Exercises to Prevent Shoulder Pain in the Overhead Sports Athlete

http://www.ssmobilept.com/overhead-sports-part-3-shoulder-exercises-to-prevent-injury

Overhead Sports Part 3: Shoulder Exercises to Prevent Injury Three exercises shown to reduce shoulder injury in overhead sports atheletes.

Part 2 (Overhead Sports): There is a lot of talk about "Scapular Dyskinesis" these days. How important is it to the overhead athlete?

http://www.ssmobilept.com/overhead-sports-part-2-the-shoulder-blade

Overhead Sports Part 2: The Shoulder Blade There is a lot of talk about "Scapular Dyskinesis" these days. How important is it to the overhead athlete?

New Series on Overhead Sports: How Important are the Legs & Trunk to tennis, baseball, volleyball, etc?

http://www.ssmobilept.com/overhead-sports-part-1-look-at-your-legs

Do you have "shoulder impingement" (shoulder pain on raising your arm) and want to know what to do about it? Read my part 2 article on "shoulder impingement".

http://www.ssmobilept.com/shoulder-impingement-exercises

New things are blooming with Strength & Shield. Here's a hint of what's very soon to come:

What you should know about Shoulder Impingement
http://www.ssmobilept.com/shoulder-impingement-what-s-really-happening-effectiveness-of-surgery

Shoulder Impingement: Is It True Pinching? Is Surgery Beneficial? Shoulder impingement is a common diagnosis. But research is moving us away from this idea. Read about why, as well as how decompression surgery has been shown to be no better than a sham surgery.

Things you should consider if you have a rotator cuff shoulder injury.
http://www.ssmobilept.com/rotator-cuff-injury-do-i-need-surgery

Rotator Cuff Injury: Do I Need Surgery? For the majority of people with rotator cuff injuries, surgery & imaging will not be helpful or better than exercise alone. There are some scenarios where surgery is indicated, however. Read more to find out which.

Do you need an MRI or other imaging for suspected Tennis Elbow?
http://www.ssmobilept.com/tennis-elbow-do-i-need-an-mri-or-ultrasound

Tennis Elbow? Why you should NOT get an injection.
http://www.ssmobilept.com/thinking-about-a-steroid-injection-for-your-tennis-elbow

Thinking About a Steroid Injection for Your Tennis Elbow? If you are considering getting an injection for your Tennis Elbow pain, you need to first read this.

Newest Blog Post: Road Trip Exercises for Your Back
http://www.ssmobilept.com/how-to-protect-you-back-on-road-trips

How to Protect Your Back on Road Trips Don't let your next road trip be ruined by back stiffness and pain. Read our latest post, which includes a link to exercises that you can print and take with you.

Revamped Website! Check it out @ www.SSmobilePT.com