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Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer Owner - Summit Performance and Therapy Indianapolis, IN
Stretching

How to Perform an Effective Hip Flexor Stretch

August 12, 2020April 25, 2023 SummitPerformancePT

One of the most commonly butchered stretches is for the hip flexors. I'm here to set the record straight and teach the proper way to stretch these muscles effectively. This requires knowledge of anatomy as well as muscle action and reversal. Read on to learn more!

Tagged anatomy, hip flexor, hip flexor stretch, iliacus, pelvic tilt, psoas, Stretching4 Comments
Exercise

The 6 Fundamental Movements

July 29, 2020April 25, 2023 SummitPerformancePT

The 6 Fundamental Movements form the basis for all workout programs. If you can master these patterns, you will ensure that you can stay healthy and strong.

Tagged accessory, calf raise, Exercise, Fundamental, fundamental movements, hip hinge, loaded carry, lunge, squat, upper body pull, upper body push2 Comments
Manual Therapy

Dermofascial Mobility – A Superficial, but Deeply Important Part of the Body

July 22, 2020July 28, 2023 SummitPerformancePT

Dermofascial mobility can be a key piece of the puzzle that may be missing from your toolbox. Learn how to assess and treat dermofascial adhesions to improve outcomes.

Tagged anatomy, dermis, dermofascial adhesion, dermofascial mobility, fascia, myofascial release, scar tissue, skin rolling, treatmentLeave a comment
Soft Tissue

Vastus Lateralis – The Most Important Part of the Quad You Probably Aren’t Targeting

June 3, 2020October 6, 2020 SummitPerformancePT

Here we take a deep dive on the vastus lateralis, its anatomy and its influence on what happens at the knee.

Tagged anatomy, foam roll, IT band, knee pain, quadriceps, quads, Soft Tissue, vastus medialisLeave a comment
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Consistency is Key to Achieve Your Goals

May 27, 2020April 22, 2021 SummitPerformancePT

Being consistent with your lifestyle, from nutrition to exercise to sleep, is the absolute best thing you can do to improve your health and fitness.

Tagged consistency, develop habits, Exercise, fitness, goals, health, healthy lifestyle, lose weight2 Comments
Exercise

Consistency is Key

May 27, 2020October 29, 2020 SummitPerformancePT

Being consistent with your lifestyle, from nutrition to exercise to sleep, is the absolute best thing you can do to improve your health and fitness.

Tagged consistency, develop habits, fitness, goals, health, healthy lifestyle, lose weight1 Comment
Exercise

Testing “Functional Strength” – Part 2

August 25, 2018October 6, 2020 SummitPerformancePT

"Functional Strength - Part 2. It's good to test your limits in the weight room from time to time. Here are seven "functional standards" to test yourself with.

Tagged bench press, carry, deadlift, Exercise, farmer carry, fitness, functional strength, hinge, lifting, lunge, overhead press, pull, pull-up, push, row, squat, strength, weightliftingLeave a comment
Exercise

Testing “Functional Strength”

July 24, 2018July 23, 2021 SummitPerformancePT

It's good to test your limits in the weight room from time to time. Here are seven "functional standards" to test yourself with.

Tagged bench press, Exercise, farmer carry, functional strength, lifting, overhead press, pull-up, rdl, reverse lunge, seated row, strength, strength and conditioning, strength training, weightliftingLeave a comment
Nutrition

The Secret to Weight Loss (It’s No Big Secret!)

December 6, 2017April 25, 2023 SummitPerformancePT

There are many factors that go into weight loss. At its core and most basic interpretation, weight loss is a math equation. Let's dive into how this is calculated.

Tagged BMR, calorie burn, calorie tracking, calories in, calories out, consistency, harris-benedict, lose weight, mifflin-st joer, myfitnesspal, Nutrition2 Comments
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3 Common Exercises I Dislike and Better Alternatives

November 29, 2017April 25, 2023 SummitPerformancePT

Train smarter, not injured! Three common exercises I hate and better alternatives.

Tagged common exercises, crunches, dead bug, deadbug, Exercise, goblet squat, hip hinge, lat pulldown, leg press, plank, planks, pulldown, smart training, smarter way to train, split squat, squat2 Comments

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7844 Whitaker Valley Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(617) 390-4252
summitperformancept@gmail.com
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