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Massage Therapy During A Pandemic
It's been over a year now and still nothing has gone back to the way it used to be. Things that we used to do daily, weekly, and monthly are still gone. Does anyone remember [...]
MythBusters: Concussion Edition
Thanks to Sidney Crosby’s well documented history of concussions, Will Smith’s critically acclaimed film, aptly titled, “Concussion” & just about any other movie or TV show about high school sports, Pop Culture does a commendable [...]
Living with Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It involves degeneration or breaking down of the joint cartilage and underlying bone. Joint cartilage is the smooth protective material that covers the ends of bones [...]
Recover to Perform: Work Smarter, Not Harder
As an athlete, showing up and ‘working hard’ is a given. Most athletes (especially the ones we work with at Depth!) don’t need to be told twice to give it work harder in the gym [...]
Top 4 Exercises To Feel Amazing While Working At Home
I’m willing to bet that you have some pain right now as you read this. If not, I’ll bet that you’ll have some in a couple of hours. Your neck might get sore, or [...]
Sleep: The #1 Thing To Aid Your Recovery
We all know that working out is good for our physical, mental and emotional health, but did you know that recovery is equally as important? Recovery is the process in which muscles receive their nutrients [...]
No Dumbbells? No Problem! 3 Easy DIY Dumbbells
3 THINGS YOU HAVE AT HOME YOU CAN USE TO WORKOUT TODAY! NO DUMBBELLS? NO PROBLEM! TRY THESE! BACKPACK FILLED WITH BOOKS/WEIGHTS If you don’t have dumbbells or your weights are feeling too light, [...]
3 Ways to Improve Your Acceleration
A very common thing heard from our athletes entering the facility (brand new or returning): “I want to be faster” “How can I improve my first 3 strides/my first 5 yards” “I feel a step [...]
Tendon Rehab 101: Neuroplastic Training
How Tendon Neuroplastic Training Can Help You Take The Next Step In Tendon Rehab Likely at some point you’ve dealt with a tendon injury (tennis elbow, jumper’s knee, Achilles tendinopathy, etc). Whether you saw [...]
New Year Mindset & Perspective: 3 Tips
As we enter the new year, we look at the next 365 days as a fresh slate. A new opportunity to establish personal and professional goals to achieve over the course of the year. New [...]
How Does Acupuncture Work?
At first glance, it can be very confusing how inserting thin acupuncture needles can invoke a positive response in the body. The key is the strategic placement and technical skill of the therapist. The theory [...]
4 Tips For Staying Strong Despite COVID Restrictions
There is nothing quite like the feeling of getting STRONG! Aside from making up one of the three pillars of our Adult Performance Program (Strength, Athleticism & Resiliency), it’s one of the best physical components [...]
3 Tips For Sport-Specific Flexibility
If your sport or activity requires you to bend in ways most people find ‘unnatural’, likely you are used to spending extended periods of time in splits, bridges, etc. In many sports such as [...]
5 Tips For Eating Healthy While Working From Home
Since the world changed in March 2020 with a full Lockdown due to COVID-19, many people were put into a situation they may have never experienced before, working from home! Our homes are not just [...]
Virtual Fitness: New Look, New Accessibility, Same Product
I have been in the health, fitness, and training profession for the better part of 12 years now and have never seen such a quick and drastic change to the industry. In March 2020, when [...]
0-60: Thriving In Our New Normal
OUR NEW NORMAL Like many resolutioners and New Years goal setters, we entered 2020 with a similar mindset: “This IS going to be my year”. We tackled each day with vigor and determination to reach [...]
Self-Care & Treatment From Home
Self-Care & Treatment From Home: A how to guide when you can’t get your hands-on treatment. Who would of thought that we’d be in a situation like this? Self-isolating and social distancing. All of [...]
Physiotherapy & The Mamba Mentality
Kobe Bryant's talent was hall of fame caliber, but his personality & mamba mentality made a lasting impression on the world. As we continue to reflect on his impressive career and life, those behind the [...]
Living a Healthy & Balanced Life Through Habits
When someone talks about a healthy lifestyle, what do you picture? Has that picture changed over the years? Can you see yourself living that way? Have you been working towards the same thing for [...]
Mobility vs Flexibility: Are They Different?
When you hear the word mobility what do you think of? Do you think of foam rolling, lacrosse balls, bands, and a whole slew of other ways to “stretch out”? When you hear mobility does [...]
Tips To Stay Injury-Free During Your New Workout Routine
Now that it's a new year, people are heading back into the gym. Whether it was a short hiatus during Christmas preparations, or a New Years resolution to hit the gym hard in January, here [...]
Rehab for Powerlifting
I love powerlifting, but not everyone does. My first clinical instructor in Physical Therapy school asked me, “Why would anyone want to put hundreds of pounds on their back and try to stand up?” Well, [...]
Holiday Health Survival Guide
It’s that time of the year again. It’s still dark when you wake up and dark again when you’re heading home from work. The temperature has dropped and the snow is on it's way. [...]
5 Best Strengthening Exercises For Runners
At this time of year, most runners are wrapping up their running season and starting to plan for next year. This is a great time for runners begin a strength and mobility program that will [...]
5 Tips For Starting Your Fitness Journey
We’ve all been there -- starting anything new is hard. Or maybe you’ve been on a hiatus and are looking to get back into the swing of a healthy lifestyle. Either way, here are [...]