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Maura Blackstone, DPT
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What’s The Deal With Mobility Exercises?

& how to start moving better — Mobility exercises are having a moment right now, but they’re not exactly a new concept. Physical therapists have been addressing mobility for years, but now the fitness industry has gotten a hold of it, so it’s the new sliced bread. No doubt, you’ve seen the cool kids in the gym…

Fitness

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What’s The Deal With Mobility Exercises?
What’s The Deal With Mobility Exercises?
Fitness

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·Apr 12, 2021

Are Standing Desks Overrated?

Probably. Here’s why. — Standing desks are all the rage as people scramble for new ways to improve their health. In 2020, almost everything moved online. While this is convenient, it also means a ton more sitting, glued to technology. You’ve probably heard this catchphrase circulating: “Sitting is the new smoking.” That seems dramatic. …

Health

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Are Standing Desks Overrated?
Are Standing Desks Overrated?
Health

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·Mar 4, 2021

3 Keys For Healthy Posture Habits

Rethinking good vs. bad posture — Do you have “bad posture”? Have you tried everything to “fix” your posture, but nothing seems to work? Unfortunately, there’s no quick magical solution. But, if you focus on these three things, you can improve your posture by building healthy habits that stick. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes…

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3 Keys For Healthy Posture Habits
3 Keys For Healthy Posture Habits
Posture

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·Mar 2, 2021

Stop Googling “Exercises For Sciatica”

Do this instead. — Sciatica is a widely accepted catch-all term that people use to describe pain in the back and hip, radiating down the back of the leg. It may surprise you to learn that sciatica itself is not a diagnosis, it’s a symptom (with several possible causes). Most cases are a result…

Back Pain

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Stop Googling “Exercises For Sciatica”
Stop Googling “Exercises For Sciatica”
Back Pain

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·Feb 17, 2021

How To Be More Active When You Hate Exercise

It’s easier than you think — Cardio is hardio. For real, exercise is uncomfortable. It’s no wonder so many people don’t like it. Unfortunately, no one is handing out healthy lifestyles for binging on Netflix or surfing your Facebook feed. Bummer. Whether it feels like it or not, our bodies crave movement. I love exercise. I…

Exercise

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How To Be More Active When You Hate Exercise
How To Be More Active When You Hate Exercise
Exercise

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·Jan 9, 2021

This Is Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Going Away

Not-so-obvious causes beyond the foot — Plantar fasciitis affects approximately 2 million people per year and has long been known as a painful and tricky injury to treat. There’s a laundry list of first-line treatment tactics, but what happens when that’s not enough? To stop plantar fasciitis in its tracks, you need to look beyond the…

Fitness

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This Is Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Going Away
This Is Why Your Plantar Fasciitis Isn’t Going Away
Fitness

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In Fitness And In Health

·Nov 18, 2020

Easy Exercise Modifications for Wrist Pain

Spoiler alert — you don’t need to work through pain! — Is wrist pain cramping your workout style? Then you’ll want to read this. The wrist is one of those areas that we don’t fully appreciate until something goes wrong. Then poof! You’re sidelined. This small but complex area takes a lot of force during your workouts (and everyday life). Walk…

Fitness

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Easy Exercise Modifications for Wrist Pain
Easy Exercise Modifications for Wrist Pain
Fitness

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In Fitness And In Health

·Oct 8, 2020

What Is Physical Therapy & How Can It Help You?

Plus tips to get the most out of your rehab experience — I remember being at the hospital having a medical test done. A polite young tech was assisting and, in an attempt to make conversation, asked me what I did. I replied, “I’m a physical therapist.” His next question surprised me. He genuinely asked, “Oh, what’s that?” After an awkward pause…

Health

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What Is Physical Therapy & How Can It Help You?
What Is Physical Therapy & How Can It Help You?
Health

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In Fitness And In Health

·Sep 25, 2020

How to Stay Active With Lower Back Pain

& why not moving can be the worst thing you can do — Lower back pain is a real buzzkill. Left unchecked, it can wreak havoc on anyone’s quality of life. It’s estimated that as many as 60–85% of people will have lower back pain at some point in their life. Low back pain is also more common in those who do not…

Fitness

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How to Stay Active With Lower Back Pain
How to Stay Active With Lower Back Pain
Fitness

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·Aug 7, 2020

11 Signs You’re Wearing The Wrong Shoes

& tips to get it right — Are you wearing the best workout shoes for your feet? How would you know, and why does it matter? With 26 bones, 33 joints, and 100+ ligaments, tendons, and muscles combined, the foot provides a stable base and absorbs sensory input for the body to make good decisions about movement. …

Fitness

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11 Signs You’re Wearing The Wrong Shoes
11 Signs You’re Wearing The Wrong Shoes
Fitness

8 min read

Maura Blackstone, DPT

Maura Blackstone, DPT

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Physical therapist | RYT 500 yoga teacher | Spreading injury prevention tips for yoga, fitness, & everyday life. empoweryourwellness.online

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