Longevity & Performance Institute

Longevity & Performance Institute Experts in treating the root cause of your pain, specializing in orthopedics, sports performance, and pelvic health đź’Ş

01/22/2026

Pt. I looked at how pelvic position (right vs left side) can effectively change the “length” of each leg.
But our bodies are complex. And even in the cases presented here in Pt. II with the same type of scoliotic curvature, the degree of compensation is different, and subsequently, where each leg is positioned in space will feel and be different.

Follow for more deep dives into human function.

01/21/2026

Everyone who measures leg length in a clinic is taught to measure from the pelvis to the ankle. Unfortunately, the pelvis is not part of your leg.

Want to know if you actually have a leg length discrepancy? You’ll need an x-ray or CT scan and someone to digitally measure the length of your thigh bone relative to your shin bone.

Feel like your legs are different lengths? It’s probably something else. Tune in for Pt II to learn more.

01/20/2026

In France, new moms get 10 weeks of pelvic floor rehab after birth.
In the U.S., many women are told at 6 weeks that they’re “fine” — even if they’re leaking, in pain, or disconnected from their bodies.
Postpartum rehab shouldn’t be a luxury or something you only get after problems start.
It should be standard care.
Women deserve real recovery, not reassurance.

01/17/2026

Here are 5 exercises I used this week to help runners improve their foot and ankle strength:

Front Foot Elevated Lateral Hops: love this as a regression to prepare for single leg unsupported hopping adding a frontal plane component. Also incorporating rhythmic movement which is crucial for running

Curtsy Lunge to Lateral Lunge: working on closed chain ankle dorsiflexion, forward tibial progression, also a great way to work your glutes and adductors that runners are usually missing out on

Front Foot Elevated Calf Raises: take out the problem of keeping your balance and you’ll find the calf activation on this variation 💰

Toe Pro: a great way to work on integrating the larger and smaller muscles of your calf while controlling range of motion

Floating Heel Kickstand RDL Iso: working the calf with the knee bent while also targeting the hips and glutes

01/16/2026

Physical therapy isn’t just rehab.
It’s strength through movement.
It’s progress, not perfection.

Heal with purpose. Train for life.

01/15/2026

Rehab and training aren’t opposites.
They’re on the same continuum.
Whether you’re relearning how to walk or chasing a return to sport, the goal is the same:
➡️ Produce force
➡️ Coordinate movement
➡️ Tolerate stress
The only difference is where you start and how you progress.
Good rehab looks like smart training.
Good training respects rehab principles.
Maybe they don’t live in separate boxes after all.
Maybe they’re just different points on the same journey.

Progress lives in the details. In physical therapy, small adjustments create big results.
01/14/2026

Progress lives in the details. In physical therapy, small adjustments create big results.

01/13/2026

Being “cleared” at 6 weeks postpartum doesn’t mean your body is ready for pre-baby workouts.
That clearance simply means surface healing has occurred.
Your core, breathing, pelvic floor, posture, and pressure management are still rebuilding underneath.
Real postpartum training starts with alignment, breath–core connection, progressive strength, and preparing the body to handle load.
Clearance ≠ readiness.
Rebuild first — and you’ll move stronger, longer, and symptom-free.

01/10/2026

Progress isn't always loud - but it's always powerful.
One rep, one step, one win at a time. đź’Ş

01/09/2026

Pregnancy reshapes your body in just nine months — but recovery takes intention.
Your ribs, pelvis, core, and even your feet adapt to carry a growing baby.
If you jump back into workouts without rebuilding that foundation, your body keeps compensating — often leading to leaks, pain, or instability later.
True postpartum rehab isn’t about “getting back.”
It’s about realignment, breath–core connection, and restoring full-body stability.
When you rebuild the right way, your body doesn’t just heal — it feels like yours again.

01/08/2026

Most reinjuries happen after return. Passing return to sport testing lowers that risk.

Toole AR, Ithurburn MP, Rauh MJ, Hewett TE, Paterno MV, Schmitt LC. Young athletes cleared for sports participation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: How many actually meet recommended return-to-sport criterion cutoffs? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Nov;47(11):825–833.

01/07/2026

Bladder leaks after childbirth are common — but they are not something you just have to live with.
And no, the answer usually isn’t “just do more Kegels.”
Leaks often come from poor pressure management, not weak muscles.
Your pelvic floor is the backup system — if your breath, core, and rib cage aren’t working together, it gets overloaded.
Fix the system, not just the symptom.
Your pelvic floor isn’t broken — it’s tired of working alone.

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