My New Favorite Word: Photobiomodulation!

My New Favorite Word: Photobiomodulation!

It was the end of a long, rather blah workday in early March, most likely a Wednesday. I was not excited about attending an evening seminar at the University of Vermont Department of Physical Therapy devoted to the topic of photobiomodulation, a term which describes...
Dear Suckahs: PT Notes On CBD Oil

Dear Suckahs: PT Notes On CBD Oil

Dear suckahs, It’s been a terribly exciting time here in the 802 for people who care about cannabis. As of September 2017, possession of limited concentrations of CBD oil became legal in all 50 states. And next, in January 2018, Governor Phil Scott signed a bill into...
Stretching? Foam Rolling? Gentle mobility? Strengthening? Help!

Stretching? Foam Rolling? Gentle mobility? Strengthening? Help!

Some Directions For Navigating The Confusing World Of Fitness Question from the audience: My hamstrings are so tight, and I stretch and stretch but they don’t seem to loosen up. My personal trainer says that stretching is bad for you and I should foam roll them...
Product Review: “Yogatoes”

Product Review: “Yogatoes”

I am not normally the woman who posts photos of her feet on Facebook. But for the sake of education, I’m not afraid! Yes, that’s me sporting the Gems model of Yogatoes…it looks horrifying, but it actually can feel quite good on your feet. I’d never in my life heard of...