After many years of untreated knee arthritis, a couple years of low back issues, weight gain, and an increasing lack of physical activity, I was starting to have problems ambulating. Walking just a few blocks was becoming difficult. I needed to get my lower extremities in much better shape. At 63 years old, I'm way too young to be having ambulation problems.

According to Dan Dodd, Crossfit Regional competitor and coach, you should think about 2 main things when cueing an overhead snatch position. Check out this drill to work on that form!

Here are two simple tips and drills from Dan Dodd, CrossFit regional athlete andweightlifting coach to improve your snatch and clean while avoiding injury.

Dan Dodd, CrossFit regional athlete says the key to a good triple extension is thinking of the extension happening vertically, and not horizontally. He suggests these 2 drills to help with that movement.

The shoulder is the most complex joint and pain can happen for many reasons! In this video, Dr. Mayes will show you 2 easy exercises to address what could be aggravating your shoulder pain.

As a Crossfit Regional competitor and coach, Dan knows the importance of bracing properly for heavy lifts, especislly deadlifts. Practice this simple drill to improve your brace, increase your deadlift performance, and avoid injury.

“You won't regret making the appointment but you will regret living longer in pain!”

Fred originally came to Iron PT for some nagging hip and low back pain. He not only hit his goals, but surpassed them. During our PT sessions, we learned that Fred was once a star high school and college basketball player. Immediately we challenged him to get his hands back on a basketball. He amazed all of us when he started “showing off” his dribbling, passing and shooting skills.

Since becoming a lululemon ambassador, I’ve picked up a few favorites along the way that would make great holiday gifts. Check them all out here!

Even battling an injury, you can run a faster marathon and achieve a PR. See how our Patient of the Month did just that at the Chicago Marathon this year.