This is an adapted article on the specificity and variability paradox of training from Charles Staley, an innovator in the field of human performance. For those of y'all that have no interest in powerlifting, keep reading. Staley uses powerlifting examples but the...
Tommy Hannon is a 2013 University of St. Thomas graduate working at Medtronic but he isn’t just your typical recent college grad. After receiving platelet rich therapy, he is currently being recruited to play professional basketball overseas after a stellar red shirt...
Welcome to Obesity Week. Yes, our country's waistline is growing and something has to be done. Each year more and more men, women and children are diagnosed with health problems linked to obesity- including diabetes. As we super size our drinks, fries and meal...
The days of embracing soda are gone. Society was in a Coke vs. Pepsi war in the eighties. We evolved to bigger drinks with more sugar and more caffeine as time went on. Now, armed with better technology and more comprehensive research, we know better. Vending...
Graston Technique is a manual therapy with instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables OHW therapists to effectively promote faster healing, increase mobility and decrease inflammation. The primary goal is to break down collagen cross-links that have...
Over the past 34 years, the Twin Cities Marathon has become an iconic autumn tradition. Runners and spectators alike look forward to this beautiful urban race, which is held the first weekend in October. In fact, in 2012 Departures Magazine included the Twin Cities...
October is National Physical Therapy Month and physical therapy is something that OHW does very well. I am a huge believer in physical therapy because I have personally seen the ginormous benefits five times in my life (1 bone break and 4 knee surgeries). I’ve shared...
Dancing with the stars and platelet rich plasma therapy combined for an evening to remember. Billy Nye, the science guy, received platelet rich plasma therapy (PRP) before his last performance on Dancing with the Stars after a knee injury that would otherwise have...
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