Why the Room Is Spinning: Understanding the Two Most Common Vestibular Conditions Written by Dr. Lauren, DPT Dizziness can feel terrifying. One minute you are rolling over in bed, turning your head, walking through the grocery store, or looking up at a shelf, and suddenly the room feels like it […]

Inside a Pro Volleyball Player’s Weight Room Routine (Full Workout) Written by Coach Francis, MA, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | MA, CSCS | Specializing in Athletic Performance, Explosive Power, and Youth Development The pros did not get to where they are by doing anything exotic. They got […]

Before You Train Through Pain: Why Physical Therapy Comes First in Your 40s Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exercise Science, Ball State University | Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Governors State University If you are a former athlete, or just someone who […]

Strength Training for Runners: How Smarter Training Improves Performance and Prevents Injury Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exercise Science, Ball State University | Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Governors State University There is a noticeable shift happening in the running world: more […]

Get Stronger Without Heavy Weights: How Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training Helps Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform | BS Exercise Science, Ball State University | Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Governors State University What if you could build real strength using a fraction of […]

Does Weight Lifting Stunt Growth in Kids? Written by Coach Francis, CSCS Strength and Performance Coach at UNITE.rehab.perform | CSCS Certified | Specializing in Youth Athletic Development and Long-Term Performance Training “Will lifting weights stunt my child’s growth?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear from parents, and […]

The 10 Best Exercises To Relieve Back Pain Fast Written by Dr. Victoria Riester, PT, DPT Performance Physical Therapist at UNITE.rehab.perform Low back pain keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Losing hours of sleep because of a nagging back is frustrating, and it’s one of the most common […]

Overcoming Isometrics: How Pro Athletes Prime the Nervous System for Explosive Performance Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’ve ever watched a professional athlete warm up and wondered why they’re pushing or pulling hard against something that doesn’t even move, there’s a reason: they’re priming their nervous system. That maximal […]

French Contrast Training for Vertical Jump: Add 3–5 Inches With This 4-Step Method Written by Coach Francis, CSCS If you’re looking for how to increase your vertical jump, French Contrast training is one of the most effective methods available and one of the most underused. French Contrast is a proven […]

Why ChatGPT Shouldn’t Replace a Physical Therapist for Pain or Injury Written by Dr. Victoria, DPT “Let’s see what ChatGPT has to say.” We’ve all done it. A twinge in your knee, tightness in your back, a nagging shoulder that won’t quit — and within seconds you’re down a rabbit […]