WHAT THE PROS AND EVEN RUNNERS LIKE YOU AND I SHOULD KEEP IN MIND WHEN PREPPING FOR A MARATHON
So you’ve decided to train for a marathon! Excellent decision, as training for and running this type of race can offer numerous benefits...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Aug 22
- 9 min
IS CROSSFIT DANGEROUS???...HERE ARE THE BEST WAYS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO CROSSFIT INJURIES
With the CrossFit Games all wrapped up for this year at the time of writing this, some of you reading this may be inspired be these...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Jun 5
- 6 min
SHOULD I GET A CORTISONE SHOT FOR MY PAIN? THE TRUTH BEHIND CORTICOSTEROIDS
In my experience, when something seems too good to be true, that’s usually the case, especially when it comes to the medical field. I’m...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Apr 28
- 5 min
HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY POWER OUTPUT WHILE CYCLING?
Your bicycle is properly fitted, the water bottle is filled and you’re donning your most comfortable (and hopefully safest) helmet. You...
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jennifer6158
- Apr 10
- 5 min
HOW DO I STAY YOUNG? - TELOMERES: THE SECRET WEAPON TO ANTI-AGNING
Back in elementary school, I remember reading about the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and his quest to find the Fountain of Youth....
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Mar 18
- 6 min
Rest Days....Not Just A Luxury But A Necessity!
“Stay active and get regular exercise.” It seems everywhere you turn, this piece of advice is thrown at us by people who know best –...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Feb 28
- 7 min
The Importance of Sport Specificity Training
Throughout my career, I’ve seen dozens of athletes wishing to get to the next stage of their sport only to fall short. They might develop...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Feb 18
- 7 min
Eccentric Training and its Importance in Recovery from Tendinopathy
Our bodies are amazing pieces of art, made up of organs, bones, muscles, joints, and tendons, all working together to keep us alive and...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Feb 8
- 6 min
Tips for Adding Interval Running to Your Workout
I see many endurance athletes who become complacent with their workout program. They assume because they’re in good physical condition...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Jan 12
- 6 min
Improving Motivation When You Feel Like You Have Nothing Left
Towards the end of the year, we approach the time when things are getting colder, races are becoming more scarce, competitive seasons are...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Dec 22, 2021
- 7 min
Running With A Purpose - Is Having a Purpose Important When Exercising? The Power of Intention!
Over the past few weeks, I have been seeing many runners and endurance athletes across the spectrum wishing to improve their overall...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Oct 14, 2021
- 6 min
Is Exercise Good For My Mental Health?
Mental health awareness has become very abundant since the start of the pandemic. However, the research regarding mental health and...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Oct 6, 2021
- 6 min
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? Happy National Physical Therapy Month
Physical Therapy has been around in the United States since the epidemic of poliomyelitis in the 1800's. Since its inception, the field...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Sep 21, 2021
- 6 min
Electrolytes in your Fuel – How and When are Electrolytes Appropriate When Exercising?
What are electrolytes and what do they do? Are electrolytes necessary in our daily consumption? Are they something we need to consume in...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Sep 7, 2021
- 6 min
What is the Best Way to Carry a Bag or Suitcase? Your Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Pain or Discomfort
Whether you are traveling, heading to work, or going to school, carrying a heavy bag can be taxing on your body. How one prepares for...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Aug 25, 2021
- 6 min
Impact!!...And Its Impact on You...What to Do About Osteoporosis and Steps to Prevent It
Before getting into the meat and potatoes of today's post, I want to bring a little philosophy into this by saying: "You are who you are...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Aug 8, 2021
- 7 min
Do Platelet Rich Plasma Injections Help With Achilles Tendinitis? What Does the Research Say?
When doing my blog posts, I always like to go off what I am seeing within the community, the research, and also the questions I get asked...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Jun 3, 2021
- 6 min
Why Does It Hurt By My Tailbone? - The Misconceptions & Myths Existing Around Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Low Back Pain is the most common type of orthopedic musculoskeletal condition in existence with the highest rate of disability, as well...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- May 24, 2021
- 6 min
Neck Pain: Why is Flossing Good for You?...And I Am Not Talking About Your Teeth...
When most people think of flossing, they immediately think of their teeth, and having the dentist scold them for not being diligent with...
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Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
- Apr 22, 2021
- 6 min
Get Rid of That Shoulder Pinch In a Cinch With A Quick Postural Switch
Over the past year, we have been spending more time at home. That may entail sitting at the kitchen or dining room table on zoom work...
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