Dr. Dan, DPT

What is office chair butt? To put it simply, it’s losing your glutes to the seductive power of sitting. Don’t let this fate come for you and find ways to be more active during the day! It is also obviously extremely important to have a regular exercise routine that ideally involves some level of resistance training. The more muscle you have, that harder it is to lose! 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy #workfromhome #corporatelife

Small meniscus tears are an extremely common cause of pain. And when dealing with one, this exercise is always my first course of action. As the pain free range of motion improves then tou can start to get back into higher level strengthening exercises 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy #kneepain

This is an extremely common spot to feel tightness and discomfort, and when it pops up, these are my 2 “go-to” movements to get it to calm back down. #physicaltherapy

The study is titled “Normative Values for the Unipedal Stance Test with Eyes Open and Closed” and it was published in the Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy. I came across it while reading an article published by Posture Movement Pain. Long story short, your balance probably isn’t as good as you think it is and working on it can’t have a lot of benefits! Try this test to see where you stand and if your balance is below average, get to work! #physicaltherapy

Replying to @Zorn last week I posted some great stretches you can do to get that spot to relax. Here is something you can try when stretching has never worked 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

The more you do exercises like this the more natural it becomes to stand and sit in good posture. You will also start to build strength and endurance in all lf the muscles that help keep you there. The key is to be consistnet and to do movements similar to this frequently 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy #posturecorrection

Replying to @ian There are a lot of variations of this scam out there and now that you know how to look for it, you will see it more and core. The key is to differentiate what is actually helping something and what was in reality some distraction and confirmation bias. #physicaltherapy

PLEASE NOTE: There are a lot of possible causes for numbness traveling down the arm, this is just one of the most common. And while these stretches can help alleviate symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, the true cause often requires more work to truly take care if it. If you are experiencing any numbness that isn’t improving please see a PT in person!! #physicaltherapy

I make some variation of this post every three months or so because it always finds new people and the 3 steps are simple and easy to follow. Starting these exercises early can help foot pain progress and get to a point to where it can seem unbearable and unchanging. So if you’re experiencing the pain I described, get to work! #physicaltherapy

Running loudly = Running inefficiently = Risk for injury Follow these 3 tips to run quietly and safely 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy #runnerthings

Recovering from an ankle sprain only has 4 steps and not a single one of them involves ice!! Also, this is a general roadmap for success. If your recovery deviates from this roadmap at any point please see a PT in person for individualized care! #physicaltherapy #basketballtraining

I’m currently on vacation but in the meantime I’m posting from the past. I posted this a couple of years ago and it still holds true today. Not only is warming up before a run a good idea but it’s more simple than you probably realize. This warmup routine is tried and tested and it should be just about the only one you will ever need 💪🏻 #runnerthings #runnergirl

Do you actually lack flexibility or do you just have an overactive nervous system? Try this 3 step process to find out 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

If you have lower back pain and discomfort but you’re also strapped for time, don’t worry! Stu McGill has you covered. His “big three” exercises have stood the test of time and are heavily backed by research. While it’s always better to have a complete exercise routine that includes a lot of different movements and pushes you into new places, this is a great way to do the minimum. Lower back pain is no fun but it doesn’t have to be a permanent feature in your life. Get started with these three exercises and see how much you can change it 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy #lowbackpain

The next time you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed give some floor time a try! #physicaltherapy

Pain is very complicated and often times your pain response is something that is developed and learned over a long period of time. Connections to pain can be made from a bunch of different things and once a connection is formed it can be really hard to break. I don’t mean to be a fun sucker, but I could easily see something like this going very poorly especially if it’s done consistently. Maybe lying to your young kids about them being harmed isn’t an awesome idea 🤷🏻‍♂️ #physicaltherapy #painscience

If you’re struggling with tightness and discomfort in the front of your hips and it hasn’t been responding to any of the hip flexor stretches that you’ve been doing, give these two alternative “fixes” a try 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

There are some things you can fix, and some things you can’t. If your feet are always pointing outwards, try these two movements and see which one you are 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

If you struggle with neck discomfort but only have a limited amount of time, these are the 3 exercises I would prioritize 💪🏻 #physicaltherapy

#creatorsearchinsights I don’t think I fully understand the clock apps new search feature but I do understand that 8 daily hip mobility movements is a bit excessive. If you feel like your hips aren’t moving like you should, most people just need to restore internal rotation and reduce tension in the hip flexors. 3 movements should be all it takes and these are some of my favorite. Enjoy your newfound greasy hips!! #physicaltherapy #mobilitytraining