Denise Shiozawa, Author at Positive Energy Physical Therapy

sports performance - good and bad pain experienced by dancers

September 21, 2021

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No Pain, No Gain? Well, not exactly.

Most dance injuries result from overuse, not trauma. As with all sports, there is a…

sports performance progressive overload - guy using weights for legs

September 7, 2021

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The Power of Progressive Overload

What is Progressive Overload? The principle of progressive overload involves steadily increasing the demands on…

mind-muscle connection for sports performance

August 11, 2021

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Mental Imagery and Mind-Muscle Connection

Performance Athletes can Also Benefit If you have ever watched a documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger’s…

the seated hamstring stretch is an example of a static stretch

June 22, 2021

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Stretching: Dynamic vs. Static

Which type of stretching should you use? You have probably heard mixed reviews on whether…

March 31, 2021

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Gait Velocity: the 6th Vital Sign!

Gait Velocity is a Powerful Predictor of Health and Longevity Vital signs are measurements of…

August 15, 2020

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Keep Student Athlete Bright While Monday Night Lights are Off

School will start back August 26 (albeit much of it online), but football, volleyball and…

August 6, 2020

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Stretching the Truth on Posture, Performance and Prevention

Is stretching alone a powerful enough technique? Stretching is a pleasant exercise for many individuals…

July 6, 2020

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I’m Hurt. I’m in Pain. And You Want Me to Exercise?

Pain Adaptation: resuming movement for a quick recovery No, we are not crazy. There is…

How to support your child in physical therapy

June 10, 2020

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SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD in Physical Therapy

How to make the experience more fruitful for your child and you. Physical therapy is…