As an Olympic wrestler, I am fascinated with the concept of mindset and how it can affect outcomes. For example, two people might have the same capabilities, and mindset can be the difference between winning/losing, success/failure, achieving a goal/not, making progress in therapy,/staying in pain. One of my favorite quotes as an athlete was “success … Read more
AT PHYSIOPOINT THERAPY, WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR BETTER WAYS TO SERVE OUR CLIENTS IN THE CROWN POINT AREA. THAT INCLUDES EXPLORING NEW TECHNOLOGIES WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE. To our knowledge, PhysioPoint is one of the first physical therapy clinics anywhere to be using Halo Sport. Halo Sport is an exciting technology that utilizes “Neuropriming,” … Read more
Growing up in youth sports and even into Division I athletics, I remember starting every wrestling practice with static stretching- touch your toes and “1,2, 3,….10”. TURNS OUT, I WAS DOING IT ALL WRONG. Now working in the physical therapy field in an active community like Crown Point, I often get asked: “Should you stretch … Read more
MUSCULAR DOES NOT EQUAL MASCULINITY A common thing I hear at the gym is that women do not want to lift weights because it will “make them bulky.” In our society particularly, women are expected to look and behave that align with certain standards. Unfortunately, the “lifting weights makes you manly” idea seems to be … Read more
MANY PEOPLE THINK THAT PHYSICAL THERAPY IS ALL ABOUT EXERCISE AND STRENGTHENING MUSCLES. BUT MUSCLE IS ONLY PART OF THE EQUATION. A muscle by itself won’t work unless the nervous system tells it to contract. When a nerve tells a muscle to contract, it isn’t like an on/off switch. Instead, think of the nervous system … Read more
When you think about being healthy, you may think about lifting weights or running on a treadmill at a gym. Oftentimes, we forget about important small muscles that support our internal organs and keep our bodily functions working properly. Did you know that a physical therapist can help you with bowel and bladder dysfunction such … Read more
What is the sports performance program currently being introduced at PhysioPoint Therapy in Crown Point with 2x Olympic Wrestler and Doctor of Physical Therapy Matt Gentry? SPORTS PERFORMANCE IS A BROAD CATEGORY AND THIS PROGRAM IS A COMBINATION OF BOTH MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE. Olympian/Dr. Matt has a unique perspective, combining the … Read more
I bet you didn’t know physical therapists could help with your Pelvic Floor! Here’s how: 1. PELVIC MUSCLE RETRAINING: Physical therapists are known to treat bone, muscle, joints, ligaments, and tendon issues. Did you know that the pelvic floor consists of these same issues? Just like a muscle in, let’s say, your hip or arm … Read more
As I mentioned in a recent blog post, How to be Great Part 1 – Kobe Bryant, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, DC, for a conference that has left me excited and eager to apply what I have learned. I LEARNED FROM THE THOUGHT LEADERS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS … Read more
While I was away at a conference, I ran across Alan Stein, strength & conditioning and mindset coach for the NBA’s top athletes. He spoke on greatness and how we can be the best at what we choose to do. Alan and I share something in common. We study successful people to see what makes … Read more
