‘Tis that time of year. The Madison Ironman weekend is upon us. A weekend event filled with athletes at the peak of their training ready to swim, bike and run all around the greater Madison area. These athletes are some of the best ultra-endurance athletes around, and yet, they too have a kryptonite. Care to take a guess? Swimming, biking …
Reflecting on the past 13 months here with Streamline, I am forever grateful for Kari and the team supporting me, Amanda, on my jump into the cash-pay clinical practice world. When I was brought on to the Streamline team last June, I had exactly 1 year of experience as a physical therapist. Although it was only 1 year, it felt …
This weekend Streamline’s client care coordinator, Mariel, performed with the Madison based contemporary dance company, Li Chiao-Ping Dance, at the SEED Festival performances at the beautiful Four Winds Farms in Fitchburg! The performance was lovely except for one unfortunate incident: one dancer broke her foot on stage! This dancer was the consummate professional – finishing the piece without even us …
Welcome June! What a breath of fresh air the summer season is. I do hope you can each spend some time in the sunshine this week or enjoy a walk around your favorite park. I’ve just moved to Minneapolis, MN (a city beloved by the Streamline team) where my partner and I will set up shop for the next few years …
Breathing– essential for all animals on earth in some capacity. As humans, breathing is a subconscious activity that keeps us alive; providing our blood with oxygen to relay to organs and muscles. What if we could use this simple subconscious activity not only to stay alive but to improve organ function, decrease stress, improve mental health, improve quality of sleep, …
I recently had a patient come in to our clinic in Verona, WI. At the end of her Plan of Care asking for 5 exercises that she should continue for the rest of her life for longevity. This question really got me thinking.. Are there really only 5 exercises that I would recommend for life? Short answer, no, but I …
We’ve all experienced it, and we’ve all done it. On that false first day of a Madison, WI spring when the sun is shining, the spring breeze feels warm and the Vitamin C rushes to our heads. A split decision is made; “I should go for a run today.” Running shoes laced up and “Pink Pony Club” bumping through the …
Just a few weeks ago, I heard a term that I’d never heard before: “Quitter’s Day.” In the only context that you can imagine: a client was lamenting the crowds of new faces in his favorite Madison, WI gym and eagerly awaiting the day that all those who had committed themselves to a brand new workout regime in the New …
It’s about this time of year that PT clinics in Madison, WI (and across the snowy states) are flooded with injuries related to snow shoveling. Most often, I am seeing low back pain related to lifting heavy, wet snow in a forward bent and rotated position. This position is not dangerous, and actually quite functional, but there are some things …
In this video @macyschrock shares her experience with health insurance and the medical system. Similarly, in late October, I had to go to urgent care to receive care for a tick bite. I have a very high deductible that I am not going to reach by the end of the year. Because of this, I chose to pay out-of-pocket for …
