Urbandale, IA · Blog

Notes from the clinic floor.

Shoulder mobility, sleep, nutrition, gym injuries, and more, written by the same doctors who run your evaluation. No fluff, no filler, just what we’d tell you in the room.

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Nine posts, tagged by topic. Pick the one that matches what’s going on with you.

5 Ways to Improve Your Shoulder Mobility at Home ⟶

Shoulder MobilitySimple thoracic and shoulder mobility drills you can do at home to ease pain when reaching, lifting overhead, or sleeping on your side.

One Huge Cause of Shoulder Pain ⟶

Shoulder PainLower trapezius weakness is one of the most common, most overlooked causes of shoulder pain. Here’s how it happens, and how to fix it.

How to Improve Performance With Better Sleep ⟶

SleepSleep may be the most underrated performance enhancer there is. A few small, specific changes to your nightly routine make an outsized difference.

Do I Need an X-ray After an Ankle Sprain? ⟶

Ankle Sprain · Gym InjuriesNot every ankle sprain needs imaging. Here’s how the Ottawa Ankle Rules help decide when an X-ray actually matters.

Everything You Need to Know About Remote Physical Therapy ⟶

Remote Physical Therapy · TelehealthSeeing a physical therapist virtually can feel unfamiliar. Here’s what remote PT actually is, and when it’s a good fit.

What Is Body Tempering & How Does It Work? ⟶

Body TemperingA look at body tempering: the weighted-roller soft tissue technique that preps muscle for activity and speeds recovery.

Resting Won’t Fix These 5 Common Gym Injuries ⟶

Gym InjuriesRest alone won’t resolve these five common training injuries. Here’s what usually will, starting with back pain on deadlifts.

How Nutrition Affects Your Health ⟶

NutritionWhat you eat has a direct line to how you feel, including, in one case at Kaizen, to reversing a chronic diagnosis without medication.

The Best Warmup Routine for Runners ⟶

RunningA proper warmup looks different for sprinters and distance runners. Here’s how to structure yours to train hard and stay healthy.

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The clinic · Kaizen Health and Wellness

Address 11119 Plum Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322

Phone (515) 207-2450

Fax (515) 513-5431

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