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PSOAS Muscle Tightness: Signs, Causes, and How to Relieve It
At Forefront Physical Therapy, located in the heart of Seattle, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and functional body. One common issue we frequently address is psoas...
What is the Constructive Rest Position and Why It Matters for Relaxation?
The Constructive Rest Position (CRP) is a simple yet highly effective posture designed to promote relaxation, release muscle tension, and realign the body. Often used in physical therapy, yoga, and...
Best Exercises to Strengthen and Stretch Your PSOAS Muscle
At Forefront Physical Therapy, a premier physical therapy clinic in Seattle, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and functional psoas muscle. Whether you’re...
PT vs. Physiotherapist: What’s the Difference?
When seeking care for musculoskeletal issues, injury recovery, or chronic pain, you might come across the terms PT and physiotherapist. These terms are often used interchangeably, leading to...
10 Best Knee Rehab Exercises to Recover Strength and Mobility
Recovering from a knee injury, knee replacement or surgery can be a challenging journey, but the right exercises can make all the difference in regaining strength, mobility, and confidence....
LEARN HOW YOUR FEET CAN PREVENT ACL TEARS
REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF ACL TEARS BY OPTIMIZING YOUR FOOT & ANKLE BIOMECHANICS Introduction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are a major frustration for athletes. Especially...
PERFECT YOUR STANDING BOW WHILE PROTECTING YOUR HAMSTRINGS
STANDING BOW - A COMPLEX & CHALLENGING POSE In the past year, I have worked with several individuals who hurt their hamstring while performing standing bow. There is nothing wrong with this yoga...
NEED TO GET YOUR BODY MOVING & FEELING BETTER? FOREFRONT’S NEW PHYSICAL THERAPIST WILL HELP!
ENJOY LIFE WITH A BODY THAT MOVES & FEELS GOOD! With a strong background in athletics and human movement, and with the biggest caring heart you'll find, Dr. Manny will help guide you back to...
HOW TO CRUSH THE COLUMBIA TOWER STAIRCLIMB – STAIRWELL TRAINING & STRATEGIES (PART III)
If you successfully worked on the mobility and stability training drills as well as the functional stair drills from the first two blog posts, then you are ready to fine tune your training. It’s...
HOW TO CRUSH THE COLUMBIA TOWER STAIR CLIMB: FUNCTIONAL STAIR DRILLS (PART II)
Now, it’s time to play on the stairs! But be careful! After you master your foundational stair exercises from the Part I blog post, you will be ready to slowly start incorporating some of the stair...