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4 Things You Should Never Exclude from your Exercise Program

Jan 13, 20228 min read

4 Things You Should Never Exclude from your Exercise Program

I can’t speak to everyone on this, but the current selection of fitness options makes my head spin sometimes. The upside of this is that...

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Why We Should All Begin Habit Stacking in 2022

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT

Jan 4, 20223 min read

Why We Should All Begin Habit Stacking in 2022

Today I want to discuss the concept of “training in the in-between,” living with intention and reframing our mindset about fitness,...

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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT

Dec 2, 20213 min read

Lessons From Pain

If you’ve ever read any of my blogs, you have more than likely read all about my struggles with low back pain. This has been an ongoing...

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Cupping vs Dry Needling: Which one is best for me?

Tyler Balfour

Nov 18, 20213 min read

Cupping vs Dry Needling: Which one is best for me?

As a PT I use dry needling and cupping as part of my hands on treatment. Interestingly enough, I often have patients come in that say...

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6 Pilates Exercises to Jump-Start Your Athletic Performance

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT

Oct 21, 20214 min read

6 Pilates Exercises to Jump-Start Your Athletic Performance

If you’ve followed me for some time, you probably know Pilates is my go-to work out for shaping my midsection. But, I’m here to tell you...

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Do I Need to See a Doctor Before a Physical Therapist?

Tyler Balfour

Oct 7, 20215 min read

Do I Need to See a Doctor Before a Physical Therapist?

How many people have gone through this scenario: You begin to feel some pain somewhere, maybe your back, or in your knees. You try all...

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5 Common Swing Mistakes & How to Fix Them

Tyler Balfour

Sep 23, 20215 min read

5 Common Swing Mistakes & How to Fix Them

It’s no secret that golf is one of the most popular sports people participate in in the United States. The National Golf Foundation...

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5 Things I Learned From Swimming That Carry Me Through Life

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT

Sep 9, 20214 min read

5 Things I Learned From Swimming That Carry Me Through Life

Swimming is a passion of mine for many reasons. There are very few things in life that can teach the lessons that sports can. People...

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11 Services You May Not Know We Offer Besides Physical Therapy

Mary Kathleen

Aug 10, 20217 min read

11 Services You May Not Know We Offer Besides Physical Therapy

Even if you're not a client of ours, you can probably tell by the name Functionize Health & Physical Therapy that we are, in fact, a...

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The 6 Changes I Made to Lose Fat and Build Muscle

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT

Jul 28, 20218 min read

The 6 Changes I Made to Lose Fat and Build Muscle

Last fall I became frustrated with myself. I had gained the COVID pounds and was not feeling quite right. In the midst of virtual/hybrid...

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Why Cyclists Should See A Physical Therapist

Tyler Balfour

Jul 12, 20214 min read

Why Cyclists Should See A Physical Therapist

One of my favorite populations to treat are the lifelong athletes, especially those who share a love of one of my favorite sports:...

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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT

Jun 30, 20213 min read

The Secret Behind the 5-Point Checkup

Sure, everyone knows that you need to see your dentist twice a year for teeth cleanings, your physician once a year for your physical,...

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Sarah Ritchie

Jun 15, 20214 min read

6 Ways to Prevent Soccer Injuries

(& in other high-contact sports!) Although I played all the sports and was involved in all the things growing up, it was soccer that...

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Mary Kathleen

Jun 2, 20213 min read

8 Reasons Everyone Should Do Pilates

It's no surprise that Pilates is good for you. Honestly, the biggest surprise here is that I was able to narrow down this list of...

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5 Tips Every Runner Should Know To Avoid Injuries

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT

May 19, 20216 min read

5 Tips Every Runner Should Know To Avoid Injuries

...and run faster! Oh, springtime in Atlanta! Sunshine, pollen, and of course runners that head to the roadways to find their escape and...

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Tyler Balfour

May 5, 20215 min read

4 Reasons You Should Strength Train

4 Reasons you should strength train and how it could improve your health and eliminate chronic pain.

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8 Things to Know About Running Postpartum

Sarah Ritchie

Mar 25, 20214 min read

8 Things to Know About Running Postpartum

These are just a few of the things I experienced have since learned from, but really wish I had known from the get-go!

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Lauren Sok, PT, MPT

Feb 24, 20217 min read

The Truth About Having Twins

When your Birth Story takes an Unexpected Turn: The Story of My Twins’ Birth

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Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT

Feb 11, 20212 min read

Galaxy Brain – What Is It?

As the great poet Del the Funky Homosapien once said, “update your gray matter, cause one day it may matter!” So, with that in mind, why...

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Our Manifesto: The "Why" Behind Functionize

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT

Dec 2, 20204 min read

Our Manifesto: The "Why" Behind Functionize

Our manifesto is one way of sharing our ethos with you, our community. It’s an ever evolving discussion aimed at shifting the landscape...

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