This week’s PT Minute question: “How will the new SPARK 2.0 space be a benefit to clients/patients?“ Dr. Carlos J Berio – “SPARK 2.0 will allow us to treat more of the competitive movers in our community in a way that places them right in the game. Our new space, new equipment and new team … Read More
10 Week Progress Note
Distance running is a big mental game. By far that is the biggest lesson that I seem to learn and relearn throughout this experience. When I started training for this half marathon, I was determined to check each box that made up the training schedule Ivy designed for me. Through talking with Ivy, I have … Read More
Week 3 Progress Report: Everything’s Connected
If you haven’t heard, Ivy and I are training to run a half marathon in November and throughout that process Ivy is going to share how she designed my training program. Intermittently I wanted to provide some insight from my perspective as a relative novice in distance training. For my first three weeks the biggest … Read More
Top 10 Reasons You CAN’T Work at SPARK
Everyone who comes to SPARK knows that we are a fun-loving, caring group of people. SPARK’s mission is to help our clients achieve their health goals with the best customer satisfaction. We epitomize “concierge” physical therapy with a family vibe. #NextgenPT Many people who come in often ask if they can work here! That being … Read More
My First Year at SPARK In Review
It has been just over a year since I started working at SPARK. This has made me reflect on my experiences here and just how different SPARK really is. A cash-based practice completely changes the patient experience and, as a result, my own experience. Since starting at SPARK, I only see one client at a … Read More
How Much Does It Cost?
Taking care of our current clientele and helping new clientele with their physical therapy needs is my core responsibility in my position at SPARK. Not only do I want them to receive “all-the-way” well care specialized to their specific needs and get them back to the activity level that they are used to but I … Read More
Scap March Plank
This movement is indicated when we are working toward improving the strength and tolerance of the many muscles that attach to your scapula. In addition this movement may be advanced to involve much more trunk and hip musculature as needed. Prep and Equipment: This movement begins in the low plank position: Laying in the prone … Read More
Prep for Tomorrow
“Help me, help you.” This is what your body says every time you finish exercising in the hopes you will show it some TLC so it’s ready to go again tomorrow. More often than not we dismiss this suggestion and assume our bodies will magically repair themselves without any thought or effort. Then what happens? … Read More
Monster Band Lateral Slide
This is an excellent movement to improve the strength and endurance of important upper spine and shoulder muscles as well as trunk or hip muscle conditioning. This movement can be beneficial for many different people, as it focuses strengthening toward muscles important for stability. Prep and Equipment: “Monster Band” refers to large elastic loops (there … Read More
“Make Your Health Happen” Follow Up
What did you do over the weekend? I’m not trying to brag but we had an awesome day Friday! It was a beautiful sunny day. We got lots of old and new friends together. We flipped tires, threw kegs, shook battle ropes, did fireman carries, and practiced MMA moves. We listened to some awesome music. … Read More