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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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jan 11, 20226 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Dec 22, 20217 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 14, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Oct 6, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Sep 21, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Sep 7, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Aug 24, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Aug 8, 20217 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jun 3, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
May 24, 20216 min read


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...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Apr 22, 20216 min read


Can Cycling Be Used As Cross Training for Running (And Vice Versa)
Recently, I was featured in a digital magazine called Marathon Handbook. This is a website that is dedicated not only to the expert or...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Mar 4, 20213 min read


4 Tips to Stay Consistent with Your Goals for 2021
As many of you know, 2020 has not been the best year for any of us. As we enter the new year, we hope that this will help turn the page...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jan 7, 20216 min read


5 Tips to Help You Run Safely In the Cold Without Fear of Injury
As we head into the new year, things are getting mighty chilly out there. I know there are a bunch of runners still competing in last...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Dec 29, 20206 min read


How Effective and Safe is the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine???
If you have been continuing to stay glued to the news about what has been up about the new vaccine that was approved on 12/12/2020 then...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Dec 17, 20206 min read


How Can I Make My Training Plan Better Next Year???
We are getting towards the end of the year and things are starting to wrap up. Our Jingle All the Way and other Holiday themed races (the...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Dec 10, 20204 min read


Things to Look Out for When Going To a Medical Provider
Hello! Welcome Back to another post! If you haven't already done so please check out some of my other posts on my website on...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Sep 17, 20205 min read


Why Does My Hip Hurt? - 3 Reasons Why Your Hip Hurts in Your Upstroke While Cycling
Hey! Welco me Back! I am glad you are taking the time to read this next post about hip pain, cycling, and why it is happening to you I...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Aug 17, 20209 min read


How Do I Run Faster? - 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Strengthening Your Arms As A Runner
Hey Everyone! Thank you for checking in on another one of my blog posts. I have been trying to be a little more tactical with these and...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jul 25, 20206 min read


How Can I Start Getting Out of Pain Today? - Top 5 Things My Grandma Taught Me About Life (& Pain)
How is it going everybody? I am very grateful to be back in New York. I did go away for about a week and a half to take a little vacation...

Dr. Robert Berghorn, Jr.
Jul 19, 202011 min read
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