by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 3, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Shoulders tight? You need to do these, then. Go to your local hardware store, buy a PVC pipe about 5 ft. in length, put it in plain sight, and be amazed at how much better your mobility will become over a short period of time. Mobility is something that is attained...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Nov 22, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
How many push-ups can you do? I’m well below my PR which was 72 back in high school… Ah well, looks like i’ll just need to practice a bit more! It’s fun to challenge yourself at new things. Push-ups, running, toastmasters… those are some...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Nov 18, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Is it good or bad? I don’t know, maybe it just is what it is… I’m fascinated by our obsession with whether something is good or bad and, what types of emotions follow. Often times we feel “less than,” if we are “bad” in...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Nov 13, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
The Setup… I bought some lighting equipment a few months back in an effort to improve the quality of video. As it turns out you can also overexpose yourself to light and the video can be too bright. Who knew… Sometimes my days consist of shooting content,...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Nov 11, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Choose ONE thing at a time to work on. Often times we try to improve our sleep, exercise, nutrition, spiritual practice, and relationships all at the same time. I am not a fan of this approach. It’s hard enough to make one change in your life, so, focus on ONE...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 26, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
I’ve uttered this phrase. You probably have too. Not getting 8 hours of sleep? You should start. In a recent podcast interview with Peter Attia, MD and Matthew Walker, PhD they discuss over a three part series just about everything when it comes to sleep. Matthew...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 21, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
BAD HABITS. We’ve all got em’. The worst of them all are the ones that cause us to lose an hour or more of sleep! What are some things you do to help you fall asleep faster and sleep deeper?.My poor sleep hygiene is typically tied to me reading my phone IN...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Oct 7, 2019 | Healthcare, Physical Therapy
If You Ask These Questions; You’ll Find a Great PT It’s too difficult to find a physical therapist who’s actually good at what they do. I hear this all the time, “i’ve gone to a few physical therapists offices before and it was just the same old stuff over and...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 28, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Having fun with workouts is a must… I haven’t done these in a while but they are challenging! I find that it’s easier for me on fists, some prefer with hands flat. If you can’t reach the floor enough to push through you can also elevate your...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Sep 9, 2019 | Wellness
“Uncertainty always creates doubt, and doubt creates fear.” Oscar Munoz — CEO, United Airlines(personal opinions aside of this guy — I like the quote) Uncertainty is a beast. “I’m really worried about this pain getting worse, I don’t know what to do. Will...