Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
Core workouts. Core-building exercises. Core strength. “You’ve got to work your core!” Seems like everyone in the fitness world is always talking about “the core,” yet does the typical person fully understand what the core is and why it matters so much? According...
As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and fitness-minded...
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander, has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “As...
Our trunk is a complex system of both both passive (spine, discs, ligaments) and active (muscular) elements that allow for optimal function and activity. Of these, most people are familiar with the active systems as relates to “core” strengthening, but what exactly is...
While tennis elbow and its sister ailment, golfer’s elbow, sound like the unfortunate results of overly active country club memberships, these repetitive use conditions affect more than just those who regularly hit the links or swing a racquet. In fact, tennis plays a...
