Author Archives: reachphysicaltherapy

What’s up with the kettlebell?

One common question I get is why use a kettlebell and not just a dumbbell? Tough question, but I’ll try to give some helpful hints. Carry:  The awkwardness of the kettlebell challenges grip more than a dumbbell with carry, which is important in functional strength. Lock the grip:  A difficult maneuver with a dumbbell, especiallyContinue reading “What’s up with the kettlebell?”

Reach Physical Therapy

Reach Physical Therapy was created to improve efficiency and overall success of physical health care. It can be appropriate for someone in pain who would like to have treatment, or someone who is interesting in maintaining current physical health. We do not accept insurance, and only are a private pay company. For further information onContinue reading “Reach Physical Therapy”

Pillars of Health

As a physical therapist, most of what I do is treating pain. Someone comes in, we identify and treat the issue-most likely dealing with the musculoskeletal system-until we address the patient’s pain. But when a patient is experiencing pain it is not a random event; our bodies experience pain due to different factors, and IContinue reading “Pillars of Health”

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

In the current culture a wave is slowly building that is telling us that sitting is bad, but it might not be clear why. There are many reasons why sitting is detrimental to our health and may be the “new smoking”, but I would like to share the perspective of someone who studies the musculoskeletalContinue reading “Is Sitting the New Smoking?”