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Strength for Life: Why Weightlifting is the Secret to Active Aging
By: Dr. Conlan Brown, PT, DPT At Stride Physio in Seattle, we believe movement is the foundation of living well at every stage of life. Recently, our team members Dr. Conlan Brown and Dr. Susanne Michaud deepened this commitment by attending the specialized Weightlifting for Older Adults course through the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE Physio). The takeaways from this...
Hypermobility PT in Seattle | Stride Physio hEDS Care
Living Strong with Hypermobility: A Physical Therapy Approach to hEDS & HSD in Seattle By Dr. Nicole Lerch, PT, DPT At Stride Physio, we believe that understanding your body is the first step toward moving better, feeling stronger, and living fully. For individuals in Seattle navigating hypermobility—especially those navigating hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD)—that understanding can...
Off-Season Golf Training: Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Your Game
When the golf season winds down and the clubs go back into storage, it’s easy to lose momentum. But the off-season is actually the perfect time to work on the most important part of your golf game: your body. Incorporating physical therapy exercises during the off-season can help correct imbalances, build strength, and improve mobility-setting you up for a stronger,...
An Overview of Perimenopause and Menopause
We’re excited to share a guest blog from our partners at Starkel Nutrition! Maddie Hays, MS, CNS, dives into the transition of perimenopause and what’s happening hormonally during this stage of life. She also shares nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help ease common symptoms. Disclaimer: This blog is provided for educational purposes only and should not be taken as...
Patient Spotlight – Michela Dimond
Patient Spotlight: Michela – Lifting with Pride We’re thrilled to spotlight our patient Michela, who is competing this weekend in the Seattle Pride Deadlift Party — a community lifting event and fundraiser supporting local queer and trans organizations in Seattle. ️⚧️️ Michela’s story is a powerful reflection of how healing, strength, and self-trust can grow through movement — and we’re...
Patient Spotlight – Kim Holloway
Kim has been on a long physical therapy journey to heal and strengthen her body and participate in the activities she loves. Kim initially came to Stride Physio several years ago to address back and pelvic pain. Since this time she has worked with Alexis Eusterbrock, DPT at Stride to recover from spinal surgery, left hip surgery, and most recently right hip...
Test for Success: Using the Tindeq Dynamometer to Guide ACL Recovery
By Dr. Conlan Brown ACL tears are among the most common knee injuries treated by physical therapists, especially as sports participation continues to rise. Typically managed with reconstructive surgery, recovery includes a structured rehab plan, with return to sport often targeted around the 12-month mark. One key factor in a successful return is restoring quadriceps strength symmetry. Research shows that...
Black Friday Favorites: Laurie’s Picks for Wellness and Strength Training
Get ready for Black Friday with some of Laurie's personal favorite products to boost your health, fitness, and recovery! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for gift ideas, these items are perfect for enhancing wellness routines. 1. 2Pood Belt Laurie's go-to weightlifting belt! It’s versatile, with adjustable tension to promote proper ribcage-to-pelvis alignment or high compression for maintaining intra-abdominal...
Stride Physio – Email Newsletter October 14th, 2024
Celebrating a Decade of Excellence and Exciting Changes At Stride Physio Raise a Toast to 10 Years with Stride Physio Thank you for being an amazing part of our journey! We couldn’t have made it this far without the incredible support of our team, patients, and referring providers. We’re thrilled to continue bringing you the best in physical therapy for...