Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTHow to Protect the Rotator Cuff During ExerciseThe rotator cuff is a group of muscles that are responsible for stabilizing your shoulder joint and allowing you to lift and rotate your…Mar 24, 20233Mar 24, 20233
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTIntuitive Rest Days — The Art of Listening to Your BodyAs a physical therapist, I have seen many people struggle with finding the right balance between exercise and rest. While exercise is an…Mar 23, 20231Mar 23, 20231
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTWhy It’s Not Healthy for Everyone to Have a Visible Six PackI have worked with countless clients in my Physical Therapy practice who have expressed their desire for having visible six-pack abs. While…Mar 22, 20233Mar 22, 20233
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTHow Alcohol Consumption Affects Muscle GrowthAs a physical therapist, I often work with clients who are looking to build muscle and improve their overall fitness. One of the questions…Mar 21, 2023Mar 21, 2023
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTWhy Women Should Lift WeightsAs a physical therapist, I am often asked by women if lifting weights is an appropriate form of exercise for them. Many women are still…Mar 20, 20231Mar 20, 20231
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTHow Can A Physical Therapist Help You?As a physical therapist, I often encounter people who are not aware of the numerous ways in which my services can benefit them. Physical…Mar 19, 2023Mar 19, 2023
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTWhy You Shouldn’t Stretch Before ExercisingAs a Physical Therapist, one of the most common myths I see is the idea that stretching before exercise is crucial to preventing injury and…Mar 19, 20231Mar 19, 20231
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTWhy You Should Lift Weights if you Have Type 2 DiabetesDid you know that weight training has been found to be more beneficial for the management of Type 2 Diabetes than cardio training? I asked…Mar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTHow to Correctly Do the Face Pull ExerciseFace pulls are a fantastic exercise to incorporate into your workout routine BUT only when done correctly. I see people doing this exercise…Mar 16, 2023Mar 16, 2023
Jessie Leigh, PT, DPTHow to Correct Your Squat FormThe squat is one of the most functional exercises we can perform for the lower body. Doing compound movements like squatting gives you a…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
