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What’s the deal with flat feet !

Everyone hates their flat feet. They also love to blame all of their postural dysfunctions and muscular weaknesses on their “poor little”...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Dec 17

Unlock Your Potential: Landmine University 1-Hour Workshop January 12 10-11am

Are you ready to take your training to the next level? This workshop, led by Dr. Antonio, is designed to transform how you move, train,...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Dec 3

Why Your Wrists Need Some Love too

Let’s talk about wrist health and why your wrist extensors (the muscles on the back of your forearm) are often forgotten. Our hands are...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Nov 26

What is the perfect posture?

A little bit of trick question here because some would say there is no perfect posture. I beg to differ. However, I don’t see the perfect...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Nov 19

Why Manual Therapy for the Shoulder is Only Part of the Solution

Targeting the rib cage and coordinating stabilizers like the obliques creates lasting relief and better shoulder function. It’s not just...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Nov 12

Why “knock knees” happen?

Some of you’ve seen it before. You might even have some “knee valgus” yourself. It’s when the knee(s) looks like it is twisted inward. If...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Nov 7

Mastering Hip Extension for Better Running Form & Fewer Injuries

The NYC Marathon was a massive event, showcasing countless hours of dedication, grit, and prep from runners of all levels. Whether you...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Oct 29

What does your lower back have to do with your ribcage position?

If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a good ribcage position. The ribcage is the center point of your mass. If this structure is not...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Oct 22

Discovering “Hot Spots” with Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency (PEMF): Your Body’s Secret Map

Hey there! Have you ever had those mysterious aches and pains that seem to come out of nowhere? Maybe it’s your lower back after a long...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Oct 15

How do you improve neck stiffness?

The evil neck. I would say close to 90% of the patients I see complain of some type of neck pain. Whether it be neck stiffness or...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Oct 8

PEMF Therapy: Recharge Your Cells and Boost Your Healing

Have you ever thought about how your body heals itself? Every time you get a little cut or feel sore after a workout, your body gets to...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Oct 1

Why your feet need some TLC!

So this will be a discussion about feet. One of the most important parts of the body for efficient human movement function. Humans being...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Sep 24

Your Trimester-by-Trimester Guide to Safe and Effective Pregnancy Exercises

First Trimester: Keep It Moving! In the first few months, you can generally stick to your normal routine. Think of it as laying a strong...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Sep 17

Why should you reach more in exercises?

If you’ve done any exercises with me, you know I love me some reaches. I love to include the movement of one or both arms reaching while...

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Dr. Antonio Colletti

Sep 3

Inside the beautiful mind of Antonio: A case study synopsis

My journey in outpatient physical therapy has been shaped by a commitment to continuous learning and applying advanced techniques. Over...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Aug 24

Kettlebell Dynamics Run-Down!

Feet are grounded, Hands are held with an intentional forceful grip. I pull the kettlebell between my legs and drive through my hips to...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Aug 14

Why do we get sciatica?

People believe the cause of sciatica comes from a disc or a nerve or even the lumbar spine itself. Yes, this is where the sciatic nerve...

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Dr. Nicolas Torres

Jul 30

Why shoulders back and down won’t fix your forward head posture!

When you were younger you were told that “good” posture is one where your chest is up and shoulders are back. This was a common...

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