Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 24, 2023How to Protect the Rotator Cuff During ExerciseThe rotator cuff is a group of muscles that are responsible for stabilizing your shoulder joint and allowing you to lift and rotate your…A response icon3A response icon3
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 23, 2023Intuitive Rest Days — The Art of Listening to Your BodyAs a physical therapist, I have seen many people struggle with finding the right balance between exercise and rest. While exercise is an…A response icon1A response icon1
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 22, 2023Why It’s Not Healthy for Everyone to Have a Visible Six PackI have worked with countless clients in my Physical Therapy practice who have expressed their desire for having visible six-pack abs. While…A response icon3A response icon3
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 21, 2023How Alcohol Consumption Affects Muscle GrowthAs a physical therapist, I often work with clients who are looking to build muscle and improve their overall fitness. One of the questions…
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 20, 2023Why Women Should Lift WeightsAs a physical therapist, I am often asked by women if lifting weights is an appropriate form of exercise for them. Many women are still…A response icon1A response icon1
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 19, 2023How 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…
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 19, 2023Why You Shouldn’t Stretch Before ExercisingAs a Physical Therapist, one of the most common myths I see is the idea that stretching before exercise is crucial to preventing injury and…A response icon1A response icon1
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 17, 2023Why You Should Lift Weights if you Have Type 2 DiabetesDid you know that weight training has been found to be more beneficial for the management of Type 2 Diabetes than cardio training? I asked…
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 16, 2023How to Correctly Do the Face Pull ExerciseFace pulls are a fantastic exercise to incorporate into your workout routine BUT only when done correctly. I see people doing this exercise…
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPT·Mar 15, 2023How to Correct Your Squat FormThe squat is one of the most functional exercises we can perform for the lower body. Doing compound movements like squatting gives you a…
