by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hey there! So, you just had a knee replacement surgery, eh? Welcome to the next chapter of your journey. This is where the real work begins, but don’t fret – we’re gonna walk (literally!) you through it. Before diving in, remember that your doctor...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Full recovery from a TKR with the same or better muscle strength takes 6 months to a year (usually). I have seen people recover incredibly quickly, within a couple of months, however, this is the exception, not the rule. I can’t tell you how many times...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Apr 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
All of this is a construct. That is neither good nor bad. It is agnostic. We are born into a world with set rules and social norms. These social norms are generated over 100s and thousands of years and they change frequently. This means that social...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Jan 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The subscapularis muscle is under the shoulder blade. If you define “under” as sitting on the “inner” surface of the shoulder blade. Muscles that are below, inferior, or more towards your buttocks would be the latissimus muscle. ...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hamstring strains are a very common injury among sprinters and many speed-based athletes, competitively, and recreationally. Thankfully, it is possible to prevent hamstring strains (mostly) through proper strength training. The key components of...
by Dr. Nate Kadlecek, PT | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’m a powerlifter and doctor of physical therapy. I’ve deadlifted 628 lbs in competition in the USAPL. You do not need to decompress your spine after deadlifting. Our body is capable of managing external loads of a very high degree, very well, if...