Stoke Physical Therapy

04/07/2023

Ever wonder why you're always injured?

I work with people all the time who are trapped in a cycle of one injury after another.

There are lots of reasons why this happens, but you have to take action if you want to break free.

Check out my latest blog post to learn some of the most common sources of frequent injuries and what you can do to stop the cycle.

The link is in my bio.

Reach out with any questions or to book your free consultation 🤙🏽

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04/07/2023

Ever wonder why you're always injured?

I work with people all the time who are trapped in a cycle of one injury after another.

There are lots of reasons why this happens, but you have to take action if you want to break free.

Check out my latest blog post to learn some of the most common sources of frequent injuries and what you can do to stop the cycle.

Reach out with any questions or to book your free consultation 🤙🏽

Are you stuck in a cycle of injury after injury that seems impossible to escape? You're not alone. There are many possible sources...

03/17/2023

The best workout in the world is useless without proper recovery 💪🏽

Do you pay enough attention to recovery in your programming?

Most people don’t, but in truth recovery is just as important as the workout.

Check out my latest blog post to learn how you can recover more effectively.

If you’re having pain that’s getting in the way of your favorite sport/activity, reach out to get some guidance with a free consultation 🤙🏽

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Are you paying enough attention to post-workout recovery? Learn how to optimize recovery and maximize gains from your workouts.

02/24/2023

How well do you really understand pain?

We all know what it is at a base-level, but the inner workings of our pain system are actually quite complex.

Gaining a deeper understanding of pain can help you to develop a healthier relationship with it.

This will increase your resilience and ease some of the fear associated with pain.

Check out my latest blog post to learn more about where pain comes from, what happens when things go wrong, and how to positively change your thinking about pain.

Check it out, comment questions below, and reach out if you'd like to set up a free consultation 🤙🏽

Have you ever wondered what pain really is? Developing a deeper understanding of this is the first step to a healthier relationship with pain

02/10/2023

Tips for beginners to meditation! This is perfect whether you've just started practicing or you're only just thinking of trying it out.

02/10/2023

Even if you conceptually understand that meditation is healthy, it can be tough to get started or stick with it in the beginning.

The latest Stoke blog post is a short one intended to share some things that I've learned in my meditation practice.

I am still fairly new to meditation myself, so the feeling of being a complete beginner remains fresh in my mind. My hope is that these tips will make it easier for you to get started or to continue practicing more comfortably.

Comment any thoughts or questions below and reach out if you'd like to schedule a free consultation 🤙🏽

Tips for beginners to meditation! This is perfect whether you've just started practicing or you're only just thinking of trying it out.

02/03/2023

Mobility is crucial for good running form. Learn three of the most common mobility limitations for runners and some strategies to fix them.

02/03/2023

How’s your running form looking?

If your running feels stiff, clunky, or just off in some vague way, you might have a mobility limitation that’s getting in the way.

With so many moving parts, it can be difficult to determine where you have an issue and what to do about it.

Check out my latest blog post in which I delve into three of the most common mobility limitations that I see in runners.

You’ll learn how to test for these limitations yourself at home as well as how to address each of them.

Comment questions below or reach out for a free consultation 🤙🏽

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Mobility is crucial for good running form. Learn three of the most common mobility limitations for runners and some strategies to fix them.

01/27/2023

Have an annoying pain you’d like to get checked out?

Now’s your chance!

I’ll be in the beautiful space at offering free consultations and quick injury assessments.

Get professional guidance on what’s causing your issue and exactly what steps you should take to fix it!

Stop by to get all your questions answered or just to say hi.

This is the first of a series, so keep an eye out for future dates if you can’t make it next week 🤙🏽

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01/19/2023

Looking for some ways to burn more calories?

Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, or NEAT, is just the tool you need. NEAT is the single most effective way to easily increase the number of calories you burn every day.

Check out the article and let me know what you think in the comments 🤙🏽

Burn more calories by leveraging something called Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis or NEAT. Read on to learn how!

12/12/2022

Want a quick strategy to de-stress?

Box breathing is a powerful technique that Navy SEALs use to maintain composure in high stress situations.

If it works for them, you can bet it will work for you too.

Click the link for the full post 🤙🏽

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Box breathing is a specific breathwork technique utilized by Navy SEALs to remain calm in stressful situations. You can also use it to...

12/03/2022

New blog post on the diaphragm!

The diaphragm does way more than just help you breathe.

Check the link in my bio to read the full post 🤙🏽

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12/02/2022

You probably know that the diaphragm is a muscle that controls breathing. What you may not know is where exactly it is, how it functions, and that it actually influences a bunch of other bodily processes in addition to breathing.

Check out my latest blog post to learn about the anatomy of the diaphragm, what it does, and how to get started with training it.

11/17/2022

Honored to have been invited to sit down with Willie McBride of Wy'east Wolfpack for this episode of his podcast Get After It PDX. https://www.wyeastwolfpack.com

Check it out to learn more about my background, my journey leading to starting Stoke PT, and the guiding principles/philosophies behind how I work.

If you aren’t familiar with Wy’east Wolfpack or the Get After It PDX podcast, I highly recommend checking them both out.

Wy’east Wolfpack provides individualized coaching and training for outdoor athletes of all skill levels. If you want to learn how to run ultra distances, climb mountains, or crush your first 5k they’ve got you covered.

Their podcast features tons of awesome conversations with a wide-range of guests with interesting stories to share.

Willie is also always up to some wild adventures all over the world. Pretty sure he completed the rim to rim to rim of the Grand Canyon twice already this year! Follow him to live vicariously through his escapades and support his challenge.

Check out the episode and reach out if you’re interested in a free consultation 🤙🏽

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‎Show Get After It PDX, Ep Damien Jackson-Ricketts--Physical Therapist and owner/founder of Stoke PT - Nov 11, 2022

11/11/2022

Feeling stressed?

You’re not alone. Check out the latest blog post to learn about the autonomic nervous system.

It includes some simple tools you can leverage in your daily life to improve the balance of your autonomic nervous system to better manage stress.

Comment questions and reach out to schedule a free consultation 🤙🏽

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The autonomic nervous system influences both physical and mental health. Although it typically operates unconsciously, we can use tools...

11/04/2022

Ever wondered how breathing actually works??

It's something we all do constantly every day, but most people don't actually think much about their breathing.

Check out my latest blog post to learn all about it!

We all breathe all the time, but do you really understand how breathing works? Read on to learn the basics behind breathing and how it works!

10/21/2022

New blog post all about the psoas muscle!

The psoas is an integral link between the upper and lower body with important implications for the health of your lumbar spine, hips, and pelvis.

Check out the post to learn more!

The psoas muscle links the lower body directly to the lower back. Training this muscle can alleviate lower back, hip, and nerve pain.

09/28/2022

Most people know by now that getting an adequate amount of high-quality restful sleep is indispensable if you want to feel good and perform at your best.

If you're like me though, that deep restful sleep is often elusive. Spending more time in bed only helps so much if you spend a good portion of that time tossing and turning rather than getting the rest your brain and body truly need.

I've been testing out some of the tips from this podcast by Andrew Huberman for a while now and have experienced good results. It hasn't completely solved my sleep issues, but it is certainly a step (or three) in the right direction.

He goes through specific supplement recommendations, strategies to leverage sunlight exposure, and more. I highly recommend checking it out to maximize your sleep.

In this episode, I describe behavioral and supplement-based tools you can use to enhance the quality, duration and impact of your sleep.