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Movement Matters

Written by Sydney James on April 5, 2016. Posted in health, healthcare, Move, Movement, Therapydia Seattle, Wellness.

You’ve heard it before, “exercise is good for you.” It probably started with your PE teacher in grade school and now it’s your doctor reminding you at your annual physical exam. It seems that a new...

How to stay motivated to exercise during the foggy days of a Seattle summer

Written by Sydney James on July 6, 2015. Posted in Move, RunRx, Therapydia Seattle, Wellness.

Come December, almost every fitness magazine or blog features an article about how to stay motivated to workout during the winter months. The Internet is full of fitness tips for winter, while retailers...

The Educated Therapist

Written by Sydney James on March 10, 2015. Posted in continuing education, health, healthcare, Move, Movement, movement expert, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

Let’s face it. Most physical therapists aren’t winning any sales and marketing awards. Most of us have don’t have a business background and typically enter this profession based on a love of health,...

Navigating Nutrition Part One: Processed Food

Written by Sydney James on January 20, 2015. Posted in health, nutrition, Taste, Wellness.

“Avoid processed foods” is common nutrition advice given out these days. It is a well-intentioned, sound suggestion that seems easy enough to follow…assuming you know what the term “processed foods”...

Fit as a…fiddle?

Written by Sydney James on August 28, 2014. Posted in health, Move, Movement, Physical Therapy, RunRx, Therapydia Seattle, Wellness.

Body image has been a hot topic over the past several years. Recently, many companies have run advertising campaigns to promote healthy body types in reaction to the extremely thin models who...

When should I see a physical therapist?

Written by sfsydney on June 9, 2014. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, Pilates, RunRx, Therapydia Seattle, TRX, Wellness.

Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health very...

Physical Therapists and Exercise

Written by Sydney James on March 3, 2014. Posted in Move, Movement, movement expert, Physical Therapy, Pilates, RunRx, TRX, Wellness.

Why work with a physical therapist for fitness? PT’s are trained in movement: We are healthcare professionals trained in optimal patterns of movement, posture, and form and will provide a safe...

An Open Letter to Well-meaning Physicians and Well-educated Patients: Volume 1, Pilates

Written by Sydney James on November 25, 2013. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, Pilates, Wellness.

“My doctor said I need Pilates.” “I have a prescription for Pilates.” “I’ve been doing Pilates for months and I’m not getting any better.” Well-meaning...

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like…already??

Written by Sydney James on November 1, 2013. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, RunRx, Wellness.

Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! The days are shorter, the air is crisp and, believe it or not, decorative snowflakes already adorn Seattle city streetlights. As our calendars fill...

A Collaborative Effort: Acupuncture for Athletes

Written by Sydney James on August 27, 2013. Posted in Acupuncture, health, Move, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

Guest post by Vita Yee, L.Ac. Acupuncture Helps Athletes Like You! Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an Olympic athlete, whether you dance for the SF Ballet or for fun, as long as you move,...

Movement Matters

How to stay motivated to exercise during the foggy days of a Seattle summer

The Educated Therapist

Navigating Nutrition Part One: Processed Food

Fit as a…fiddle?

When should I see a physical therapist?

Physical Therapists and Exercise

An Open Letter to Well-meaning Physicians and Well-educated Patients: Volume 1, Pilates

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like…already??

A Collaborative Effort: Acupuncture for Athletes

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