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Move for Your Mood — Movement and Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Outshine Physical Therapy & Fitness, we believe that movement is medicine—not just for...

Dr. Maggie Parker
4 days ago2 min read
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Spring Into Fitness - Outshine's May Movement Challenge
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month , and here at Outshine Physical Therapy & Fitness in Asheville, NC , we’re celebrating...

Dr. Maggie Parker
May 53 min read
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How to Fix Your Ankle Pain and Calf Tightness in Asheville, NC
At Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness, we help active adults and athletes feel, move, and perform better in Asheville, NC. If you're...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Apr 283 min read
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Spring into Disc Golf Season: An Asheville Player's Guide to Peak Performance
After Asheville's mountain winter hibernation and a Helene disrupted fall season, disc golf baskets across the region are calling your...

Dr. Maggie Parker
Apr 215 min read
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Spring Hiking in Asheville: Injury Prevention Tips for the Blue Ridge Trails
Common hiking injuries specific to Asheville's terrain Asheville's trails are like nature's obstacle course—slippery rock faces on...

Dr. Maggie Parker
Apr 144 min read
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Lower Back Pain and Stress Fractures in Baseball and Softball Players
Have you or your kids ever complained of lower back pain after playing sports? If a young athlete comes to see us complaining of more...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Apr 74 min read
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Asheville Runners: Why Plyometrics Can Help Your Running
Plyometrics can be a game-changer for runners. Plyos can help improve speed, power, and efficiency while reducing the risk of injury. At...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Mar 163 min read
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How Physical Therapy Can Improve Your Golf Game
Golf is a highly technical swing sport that requires a good balance of power, strength, mobility, and body awareness. It is also a very...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Mar 112 min read
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Practical Guidance for Better Sleep
The relationship between your sleep and your physical health is complex but very connected. Your sleep has a lot to do with your ability...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 243 min read
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What to Expect with Your First Visit at Outshine Physical Therapy
Here is an all-access look into what to expect with your first visit at Outshine Physical Therapy and Fitness in Asheville, NC. We...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 183 min read
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3 Alternatives to Stretching When You Are Hypermobile
First off, how do you know if you are hypermobile? Hypermobility at a most basic level just means that your joints tend to be more mobile...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 23 min read
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Should I Workout in Barefoot Shoes?
First off, what are barefoot shoes? I would say there are 2 criteria to be a barefoot shoe: 1)Â Foot-shaped: They need to be shaped like...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 276 min read
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4 Things to Help Your Shoulder Pain in Asheville, NC
Shoulder pain can be really discouraging and impact not only your regular gym routine, but your daily life. I’ve lived through many...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 203 min read
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Weighted Vest Walking for Improving Bone Density
You might be wondering how to improve or at least stop the gradual decrease in your bone density if you have osteopenia or osteoporosis....

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 125 min read
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3 Reasons to be able to get up off the Ground
Imagine. You are 8 years old. You squirm around on the ground in a variety of positions while playing with your favorite toy. Then your...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 64 min read
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Why You Should Strength Train for Menopause and How to Start
Strength training during menopause (and before if able!) is incredibly important for both physical and mental health. Both research and...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Dec 23, 20244 min read
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Why You Should Lift Heavy Weights in Physical Therapy
Traditional physical therapy is often (and should be) criticized for underloading folks. Meaning, the patients are not challenged enough...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Dec 15, 20244 min read
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Surprising Conditions that Physical Therapy Can Help?
Physical therapy (PT) is typically associated with treating injuries like sprains, fractures, or post-surgical rehab, but it can help...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Dec 8, 20243 min read
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Preventing Sciatica from Flaring Up: Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Back
Sciatica is a common condition that impacts many people. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve gets irritated. It is a symptom of...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Best Golf Warm-up Using Only a Golf Club
Hey golfers! We all know how it feels to show up 3 minutes before our tee time (whoops, been there done that). And we typically pay for...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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