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 | Aug 28, 2019 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
Spinal stenosis is something that can be treated or managed conservatively in many cases. Here’s an excerpt from a 2016 Cochrane review, detailing their conclusions of a study comparing surgical vs. non-surgical care for spinal stenosis. “We have very...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 25, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
BFR is a great way to increase your training volume without having to add in a bunch of heavy heavy volume, particulalry if you are dealing with pain or injury associated with lifting heavier. If you can lift heavy, lift heavy, however this is one way to receive a...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 19, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized, Wellness
Ever heard of blood flow restriction training (BFR)? Essentially, some blood flow is restricted, the workout is harder at much lighter weights, and you can still realize hypertrophy and strength gains. Who is this good for? Bodybuilders and powerlifters looking to...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 10, 2019 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
HERNIATED DISCS. The scapegoat for so much back pain. Could a disc herniation be the cause of pain? Sure. Could it be other things as well? Yep. True symptomatic disc herniations are actually quite rare AND most people will be able to recover from these without...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Aug 7, 2019 | Knee Pain, Physical Therapy
Get out there and MOVE. If you look up all the national and international guidelines for management of osteoarthritis, the first thing is EXERCISE. That is all. Have a great...
