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As winter exits and we begin to see scenes of spring here and there, it's time for us to dust off those running shoes and embrace this new season with more outdoor adventures to explore. Spring brings with it a welcome change in weather, as the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, beckoning runners to explore new trails and set new goals. But as we transition into this new season, it's important to adapt our training routines accordingly, ensuring that we stay hydrated

As a part of a vibrant community among ski and snowboard athletes, you're no stranger to the exhilaration of racing down the mountain, and the thrill of carving through fresh powder. But there's more than being at the top of your game than just physical strength and technique. It's time to shift your focus to the often-overlooked, yet critically important aspect of your athletic journey: your mind fitness Recently, we were part of a speaking series in which a presenter talked

Health minded athletes constantly seek ways to push their limits and achieve peak performance. Priming for performance also requires the enhanced skill of rapid recovery. The simplest tool to both elevate your performance and supercharge your recovery is always available to you. It's your breath. We are going to review how your breathing can provide the boost you need during and after a workout or competition, and we are going to go over ways we train our clients to use the

Looking to have better outdoor adventures? If you're an athlete who thrives on family time while skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, or tackling yard work, then this blog is for you. We understand the importance of enjoying the great outdoors while creating lasting memories with your loved ones. To ensure you stay at the top of your game and maintain optimal health, we'll reveal the incredible benefits of incorporating squats into your fitness routine. Get ready to

Hey trail runners! Are you ready to get out on the trails this season? Do you want to learn more about how your foot should land while trail running? Well, you're in luck because these are things we think about all the time. We want to help you kick your season off strong and keep you out of pain through all the seasons. Trail Running in Vermont Let's start with the basics. Your foot has three main points of contact : 1) the heel, 2) the ball of the big toe, and 3) the ball o

Your Ski Boot might not be the reason you feel heel pain while skiing In this article, we're going to look at how I answer the question, is my patient's heel pain from their body mechanics or their boots? If you're considering not going to the mountain or reducing your skiing or riding time because of heel pain, read this article to learn more about your options. This is also a great article for any skiers and snowboarders wondering how to improve boot comfort. The Beginning

When it comes to being the best version of yourself, hindsight, insight, and foresight can play a crucial role. By using these tools, you can gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your surroundings, which can help you make better decisions and achieve your goals. This can be especially important when it comes to supporting your family and your lifestyle. Turn hindsight into foresight that reveals insight For example, by looking back at past experiences with your skiing

When working with athletes that have an inherent amount of risk in their sport, it's important that we are educated and ready for any injury they may have. Most people know that physical therapy is the best way to recover from an injury to a muscle, bone, tendon, or ligament. Whether that's a recurring irritation or something that required surgery, physical therapy is there to help you recover and bounce back. However, many people don't know that physical therapy is also a

Now that we have finished summer, and are feeling cooler temps and seeing changing colors, we can’t help to think about what’s coming next. Winter! 😎 It’s not quite Winter's eve yet, but it’s the eve of the eve! We look forward to Winter all year, and as we are seeing it coming, we are excited to be working toward our Winter goals. For some that might be to get more days, land a new trick, or take an amazing trip. For us, we look forward to all those things, but this is al

Over the past few months we have helped you to understand pain, and by understanding pain, we have better control over it. We know that pain is a problem all around the world, and pain stops people from doing what they love to do. In 2011, the Institute of Medicine reported that chronic pain cost the United States up to $635 billion dollars per year. With 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain, that comes out to expenses of $644 per month , or $7,726 per year , fo

We've been helping you understand pain better every month. We know that by teaching you what is happening and why, you are empowered to take better care of yourself. By understanding why you feel what you feel, you can properly interpret that information to make the best decision for you. That sounds like an easy thing to do, and it sounds like it's an easy decision to do it. The brain is not that simple though. It's the most intricate, complex, and developed organism in t

When dealing with pain, we need to understand why we experience it, and doing that helps us understand what causes pain so that we may overcome it. Pain is a personal experience, and everyone experiences pain. This is what makes pain such a unique phenomenon, and why different methods work better for different people. By continuing to develop our understanding of pain, we have more options of treatment. This give us more tools to use as we customize each persons approach t

The more we know about pain, the better our ability to react and respond to it. While it's not a pleasant experience, it is necessary. It keeps us safe and warns us about threats to our safety. If you want to learn about how our pain system works, then you can read our prior blog What Is Pain? Understanding what pain is important, but you probably want to know more about how to calm the pain. During this blog, we will talk about calming your nervous system, and how lear

This is one of those questions that can have a different answer every day. It's not a clear definition that everyone knows, even though everyone experiences pain at some point. Even though we all experience pain, we all experience it differently. We want to discuss the purpose of pain. By understanding that, we can get a better understanding of what pain is. Pain is an experience we have that acts as a warning system for our bodies. It's an interpretation of sensory input

We've been talking lately about that time of year when the season changes and you start looking toward your next sport, activity, or adventure. As the days and nights change with welcomed sunshine and outdoor playtime, so does everything in our environment. Snow melts and water levels rise. Grasses grow green and birds sing. Animals wake up and bugs bite. The season change encourages us to shift what we do and keep attached to the nature around us. This change has us loo

I knew the day would come that I would have to write this blog. Of course, I never wanted the day to come, but it's inevitable. Sad, but true. Today we went out to enjoy our local mountain, and we knew on the way up that the probability of having comfortable conditions was minimal to begin. We were up for the adventure as we always are, with a backup plan in place, and snacks packed to keep us going. We took that drive looking for a fun family day. Just two days ago we ha

Do you know what the difference between these two models is? Do you understand the term cash-based? Do you know what your insurance benefits are? This is by far what I get asked about the most when clients first start looking into working with me. Part of the challenge is that the concept is new to many, and the option of not using insurance is like using an oculus near an open stairwell. Let's start with what most people know about insurance. We've always had health insur

Getting the right gear on makes a huge impact on how you feel about your day on the mountain. Doesn't matter what season, doesn't matter what time of day, doesn't matter what terrain, if you don't have the right gear, it can be frustrating, exhausting, and annoying. That's not why you went outside. Let's make sure you've got the right hand protection during your winter sports. We've got two contenders for the best gear. Are you Team Gloves or Team Mittens? They both have t

The start of a New Year is a great time to re-evaluate how you did last year, and what you want to accomplish this year. Call this a resolution, a game plan, a year in review, whatever you like, but it's common practice for many people to reflect and project for a better self. I'm not a stranger to this idea, as I also make aspirational plans for my next year and beyond. Some resolutions may look similar to ones I've made before. These are usually based on an exercise or f

When learning a new skill, topic, or idea, we each have a preferred way to learn, and we each respond differently to preferred ways of teaching. This can make for tricky communication at times, but it also makes for an opportunity to improve how we learn and how we teach so we can further connect with the person or topic. This past week my family went to our local ski hill and took my older daughter snowboarding. It was her fourth birthday, and she wanted to snowboard! Thi