In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie joins most medical experts in agreeing that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a lifetime of physical fitness when they opt to play multiple sports. McKenzie adds that, in … Read more
As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and fitness-minded people. While we watch Alpine skiers speed through difficult downhill courses and figure skaters bound balletically across … Read more
As more people continue to turn to health apps on their smartphones to help achieve goals related to exercise and weight loss, it’s important to use such tools with an element of personal caution, says Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie. According to a report by the firm Research2Guideance, more than 325,000 health apps were available … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A typical New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. According to Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie, research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already fallen off the wagon by Valentine’s Day. That … Read more
PHILADELPHIA, PA – We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual checkups with a physical therapist? According to Chris McKenzie, owner of McKenzie Sports Therapy in Philadelphia, annual … Read more
October is National Physical Therapy Month. And as medical professionals across the U.S. work together to expound the benefits of physical therapy, Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie is joining the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in highlighting a topic that affects the lives of millions: opioid awareness. More specifically, says McKenzie, owner of McKenzie Sports … Read more
Get the 567 Dad book (baseball edition) for FREE! I pride myself on building a strong foundation in the baseball player/pitcher so they can reach their full potential in velocity programs, strength and conditioning programs…and thus, on the baseball diamond. Paul Reddick cares about this too, but he’s achieving it from a different point of … Read more
It’s been said that too much of anything can be bad for you. And according to Philadelphia physical therapist Chris McKenzie, this theory holds true with sitting – or, pretty much any prolonged sedentary behavior, for that matter. In an age when more people find themselves sitting for hours at a time at home, in … Read more
Sign up for the RIP5k here! If you’re like most every runner that I’ve ever met, when you get aches and pains, you don’t stop. You push thru, hobble, maybe taking a few days to rest, and then return to running to find your pain not really any better. This is very true of runners … Read more
In the beginning, achilles pain won’t affect your running. Sure, it feels a little achy, a little tight, but then one you’re warmed up those sensations dissipate. Within a few minutes you’re running without a care. Just like the mythical Greek hero, Achilles was fine for quite some time, too. Fast foreward 6+ weeks from … Read more
