<![CDATA[Stories by Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*2VVsOtCvN11wD0f08ZG56g@2x.jpeg Stories by Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT on Medium https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 Medium Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:20:59 GMT <![CDATA[How to Protect the Rotator Cuff During Exercise]]>

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that are responsible for stabilizing your shoulder joint and allowing you to lift and rotate your…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/how-to-protect-the-rotator-cuff-during-exercise-8f3cba2a2230?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/8f3cba2a2230 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:19:20 GMT 2023-03-24T20:19:20.298Z <![CDATA[Intuitive Rest Days — The Art of Listening to Your Body]]>

As a physical therapist, I have seen many people struggle with finding the right balance between exercise and rest. While exercise is an…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/intuitive-rest-days-the-art-of-listening-to-your-body-90eff11563b?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/90eff11563b Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:55:54 GMT 2023-03-23T20:55:54.126Z <![CDATA[Why It’s Not Healthy for Everyone to Have a Visible Six Pack]]>

I have worked with countless clients in my Physical Therapy practice who have expressed their desire for having visible six-pack abs.

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/why-its-not-healthy-for-everyone-to-have-a-visible-six-pack-d219952db448?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/d219952db448 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 22:58:30 GMT 2023-03-22T22:58:30.915Z <![CDATA[How Alcohol Consumption Affects Muscle Growth]]>

As a physical therapist, I often work with clients who are looking to build muscle and improve their overall fitness. One of the questions…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/how-alcohol-consumption-affects-muscle-growth-3cc944e6a029?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/3cc944e6a029 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:50:12 GMT 2023-03-21T14:50:12.560Z <![CDATA[Why Women Should Lift Weights]]>

As a physical therapist, I am often asked by women if lifting weights is an appropriate form of exercise for them. Many women are still…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/why-women-should-lift-weights-418ae95c5128?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/418ae95c5128 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:32:31 GMT 2023-03-20T20:32:31.723Z <![CDATA[How Can A Physical Therapist Help You?]]>

As a physical therapist, I often encounter people who are not aware of the numerous ways in which my services can benefit them. Physical…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/how-can-a-physical-therapist-help-you-1791ffc67290?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/1791ffc67290 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:29:34 GMT 2023-03-19T14:29:34.251Z <![CDATA[Why You Shouldn’t Stretch Before Exercising]]>

As a Physical Therapist, one of the most common myths I see is the idea that stretching before exercise is crucial to preventing injury…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/why-you-shouldnt-stretch-before-exercising-1f18117a832b?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/1f18117a832b Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:28:42 GMT 2023-03-19T00:28:42.852Z <![CDATA[Why You Should Lift Weights if you Have Type 2 Diabetes]]>

Did you know that weight training has been found to be more beneficial for the management of Type 2 Diabetes than cardio training? I asked…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/why-you-should-lift-weights-if-you-have-type-2-diabetes-fa591c0b4177?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/fa591c0b4177 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 14:37:46 GMT 2023-03-17T14:37:46.424Z <![CDATA[How to Correctly Do the Face Pull Exercise]]>

Face pulls are a fantastic exercise to incorporate into your workout routine BUT only when done correctly.

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/how-to-correctly-do-the-face-pull-exercise-5cc8fb790c26?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/5cc8fb790c26 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:40:18 GMT 2023-03-16T22:40:18.144Z <![CDATA[How to Correct Your Squat Form]]>

The squat is one of the most functional exercises we can perform for the lower body. Doing compound movements like squatting gives you a…

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]]> https://medium.com/@jessie.leigh/how-to-correct-your-squat-form-4c90d8e91184?source=rss-c480ad3564dc------2 https://medium.com/p/4c90d8e91184 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:40:34 GMT 2023-03-15T18:40:34.176Z