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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...

Tyler Balfour
Jan 13, 20228 min read
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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,...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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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...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Dec 2, 20213 min read
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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...

Tyler Balfour
Nov 18, 20213 min read
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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...

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Oct 21, 20214 min read
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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...

Tyler Balfour
Oct 7, 20215 min read
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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...

Tyler Balfour
Sep 23, 20215 min read
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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...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Sep 9, 20214 min read
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The Salty Truth: What you might not know about Hydration and Electrolytes
The hottest days of summer are most definitely here! We tend to be a little more tuned into staying hydrated in warmer seasons since we...

Allyson Balzuweit
Aug 26, 20216 min read
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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...

Mary Kathleen
Aug 10, 20217 min read
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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...

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Jul 28, 20218 min read
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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:...

Tyler Balfour
Jul 12, 20214 min read
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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,...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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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...

Sarah Ritchie
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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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...

Mary Kathleen
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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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...

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
May 19, 20216 min read
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4 Reasons You Should Strength Train
4 Reasons you should strength train and how it could improve your health and eliminate chronic pain.

Tyler Balfour
May 5, 20215 min read
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What No One Told Me About Stress
Stress, man. As it’s stress management month at Functionize I’m using this blog as an opportunity to talk about stress, stressors, and...

Jacob Reynolds PT, DPT
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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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!

Sarah Ritchie
Mar 25, 20214 min read
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The Truth About Having Twins
When your Birth Story takes an Unexpected Turn: The Story of My Twins’ Birth

Lauren Sok, PT, MPT
Feb 24, 20217 min read
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