Blog
‘Tis the Season To Be Mindful
By Laurie Gribschaw, DPT, ATC, PRC As we well know, holiday season is the prime time for over-indulgence and anxiety-filled errands with never ending to-do lists. Combine that with our dwindling sun exposure, cold/flu season and busy winter travel, then we’ve got a recipe for a lowered immune system and little time for self-care. Instead of pressing pause over the...
Stride Gift Certificates Available
It’s the giving season and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that active person in your life a gift certificate from Stride is it. Here are some healthy gift pairings to consider: With that new bike, also give them a bike fit with Scott McClave. Slip into that new pair of running shoes a gift certificate for a running performance tune-up with...
What is Kundalini Yoga?
By Emily Trickey, KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher Kundalini yoga is called the yoga of awareness. The technology of Kundalini is a science of the mind and body developed over thousands of years that was originally reserved for India’s elite. Up until the late 1960’s, Kundalini yoga was a secret, passed from master to student that very few people knew...
Get to Know Our PT, Emily Thomas!
First off, how do you make your coffee in the morning? I didn’t drink much coffee until grad school, where it became a necessity. Now, I take it black and preferably in a fun mug. What is your favorite thing about being a physical therapist? I get to go to work every day and help people get the most out...
Get To Know Our PT, Scott McClave!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest physical therapist at Stride Physio, Scott McClave DPT. Scott has been practicing in the greater Seattle area for over 4 years and brings his passion for life, cycling, and everything outdoors to our team at Stride Physio. We had some time to sit down with Scott and discuss his treatment philosophies and his...
Happy in the Saddle
By Coral Lewis, BSc., MPT, CAFCI Indoor cycling (a.k.a spinning) has become one of the most popular ways in Seattle to fit a quick and sweaty workout into a busy schedule. As a Physical Therapist, I am increasingly seeing client's whose well-intentioned spin workouts are feeding into their aches and pains and eventually causing injury, usually in their backs and knees....
Follow-Up on Team Stride’s 2018 Movement Goals
We’re 7 months out since the associates at Stride Physio declared their 2018 movement goals for “all the world” to see. With our Stride family growing and our clinic expanding, so are our goals and ambitions. Click here to take a look at our team's past goals of 2018 and feel free to continue following us on our movement journey!...
Row, Row, Row Your Ergometer
By Coral Lewis, BSc., MPT, CAFCI Looking for a full body workout? Look no further! With a few helpful technique tips for injury prevention, the rowing Ergometer (a.k.a the ERG) can be a great addition to your gym workout. The ERG can challenge your body in new ways while providing a great cardiovascular workout and working all major muscle groups. Outside...
Body Mechanics with Babies and Toddlers
By Alexis Eusterbrock, DPT, COMT, OCS, Pelvic Rehab Provider Whether you are a new parent, a grandparent, nanny, or other caregiver, taking care of infants and toddlers can be hard physical work. Protecting your body while providing for a child’s needs can often be very challenging and result in a number of overuse injuries such as low back pain, neck...
Stride Physio’s Lease Expansion
By Susanne Michaud, DPT, OCS We are now 6 weeks into the construction of the Stride clinic expansion and it’s coming along swimmingly. The wall between the adjoining offices came down and new treatment rooms went up. We are gaining more private treatment rooms that overlook Lake Union and a significantly larger movement space. We chose cork for the movement...