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Conshohocken Is A Fantastic Place To Call Home

Conshohocken, PA has seen a tremendous amount of growth in recent years, making it a prime location for both businesses and residents. The town, which is located in Montgomery County, has become a hub for commercial and residential development, making it a great place to live, work, and play. Here are some of the reasons … Continue reading Conshohocken Is A Fantastic Place To Call Home

Functional Resistance Training vs. Conventional Bodybuilding

If you're looking to maximize your fitness results and improve your overall health, functional resistance training may be the way to go. Unlike conventional bodybuilding, functional resistance training emphasizes movement patterns that mimic real-life activities, which can help improve your overall strength and mobility. At PIT in Conshohocken and East Falls, we believe that functional resistance … Continue reading Functional Resistance Training vs. Conventional Bodybuilding

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It’s Time to Stretch! The Benefits of Assisted Stretching!

Author: Dr. Jory Davis You always hear people say “make sure you stretch! Did you stretch? Stretching is so important!” I’m even guilty to say that I don’t spend enough time stretching. Unfortunately, decreased stretching can lead to injury and imbalance, especially for athletes and people who exercise regularly. Assisted stretching is performed by a … Continue reading It’s Time to Stretch! The Benefits of Assisted Stretching!

Parkinson’s Disease 101: Learn How To Detect Early Signs and Symptoms

Author: Dr. Jory Davis, DPT Is it possible to diagnosis a person with Parkinson’s Disease without scans? Yes! In fact, Parkinson’s disease is generally diagnosed by a medical clinician based on presentation of symptoms. The prevalence rate has grown more than 50% in the last 5 years. Roughly 92% of people diagnosed are over the … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease 101: Learn How To Detect Early Signs and Symptoms

Vitamin Dee: Nutrition for Weight Loss & Improved Fitness

Nutrition and Fitness. Fitness and Nutrition. Either way you look at it, both are important to achieving your health and wellness goals. Here are a few top frequently asked questions about the nutrition debacle when thinking about turning up your fitness. Why is nutrition and what foods you are consuming important? Food is what makes … Continue reading Vitamin Dee: Nutrition for Weight Loss & Improved Fitness

Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients 1 1⁄2 cups (90g) panko breadcrumbs1 tsp. salt1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. onion powder1 tsp. paprika1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper2 eggs2 tbsp. almond milk1 lb. (450g) bonelessskinless chicken breast, cut into cubes Directions 1.) Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking traywith baking paper. 2.) Place the panko breadcrumbs into … Continue reading Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Oven Baked Chicken Nuggets

Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Cacao Energy Balls

Ingredients -8 Medjool dates, pitted -1 cup (100g) ground almonds -2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds -2 tbsp. chia seeds -2 tbsp. sunflower seeds -2 tbsp. cacao nibs -4 tbsp. desiccated coconut, unsweetened Directions 1.) Place the dates into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside to soften for 5 minutes, then drain and place … Continue reading Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Cacao Energy Balls

Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor

Ingredients: -4.4 lbs. (2kg) pork shoulder, boneless, fat trimmed off-2 tsp. salt-1 tsp. black pepper  -1 cup (240ml) chicken broth-3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce 1 tsp. adobo sauce-1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, roughly chopped-1⁄2 medium red onion-2 1⁄2 tbsp. chili powder-1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin-2 tbsp. lime juice-2 tbsp. white wine vinegar-2 cloves garlic-16 corn … Continue reading Vitamin Dee: Recipes for Life & Lifting – Slow Cooker Tacos Al Pastor

Parkinson’s Disease & Exercise Benefits

Author: Dr. Jory Davis, PT, DPT There were countless times while working in an outpatient physical therapy clinic where I would meet someone newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). In fact, PD is the second most common neurodegenerative disease with a prevalence rate of 1–2 per 1000 of the population worldwide. There is an overwhelmingly … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease & Exercise Benefits