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 …
It’s that time of year again. The sun goes down earlier and wakes up later. And so, the holidays begin to approach. For most, the holidays are a great time to get together with friends & family. This likely means more traveling, limited routines and less time outside. Obtaining adequate physical activity gets harder and harder. CUE the fitness guilt… …
Happy October! Somehow this month we’ll be celebrating the 4th anniversary of Streamline Physical Therapy, now Streamline Physio. While it often feels like we’ve been here forever, sometimes I can still hardly believe how far we’ve come. It’s been a rollercoaster of challenges and growth; absolute blood, sweat and tears. In retrospect, opening a practice during a pandemic was a …
Happy September! With the end of summer and dawn of fall comes the beginning of high school sports, and, Dr. Kari’s favorite, high school swimming. As you might know, Dr. Kari at Streamline has been coaching swimming for more than 20 years. As a PT and coach, she is specifically skilled in (and keen on) keeping swimmers dealing with pain …
The CrossFit Games are set to take place Aug 8th-11th in their new location of Fort Worth, Texas. With the social media and TV coverage of the games, I hear a lot of rumors about CrossFit around this time of year. Let’s debunk some top myths I hear and explain more about the “CrossFit” training philosophy. What is CrossFit? CrossFit …
