It’s 6am, dark and cold, you have your favorite mask on, and are heading out the door for another solo run. Sound familiar? What’s the point with no races in sight? Let me tell you all the reasons to continue training right now! First of all, just because there are no races, that doesn't mean running is cancelled or has to...
Hello all, many of you know me, but for those of you who do not, my name is Marianna O’Brien and I have been with Kinetik since November of 2017! How time flies! I started as an intern but have grown to work the front desk, manage the office as well as many of the other little tasks that help...
Since we practice a lot of Active Release Technique (ART) in our facility, with many of our manual therapy providers and acupuncturists being trained in the technique, we often field the question "what is the difference between ART and PT?" Physical Therapy or Active Release Technique? Any physical therapist could become trained in ART, but many physical therapists have a more generalized...
This post will highlight the role that exercise has on reducing the risk of injury. And although any form of exercise, including walking and jogging, is sufficient to get a positive effect, using the expertise, education, and experience of a trainer can efficiently get you the maximum benefit out of every session. Exercise to Reduce the Risk of Injuries Injuries are unfortunately...
Here at Kinetik, we're extremely fortunate to have Heidi Barker as a member of our team. Heidi practices Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Healing Touch, and her holistic approach incorporates expertise in orthopedic and sports medicine, bodywork, mindfulness, and visualization. In the following post, Heidi recommends three areas of focus for each of us in the current moment. Despite the uncertainty...