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Should I Use Ice After an Injury?
You may have heard of the acronym called “R.I.C.E”. It stands for rest, ice, compression, elevation. It was popularized in the 1970s by...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Mar 18, 20242 min read


What is Zone 2 Cardio and Why Should I Be Doing It?
Zone 2 cardio refers to a specific heart rate training zone that is commonly used in endurance training. This zone is a low intensity...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Mar 10, 20242 min read


Do you take my insurance?
“Do you take my insurance?” is a common question that I get asked. While the simple answer is "no", this really is a very loaded...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 27, 20243 min read


Top Blog Posts from Our Colleagues
Hello everyone! Check out this "special edition" blog post where we are posting the top posts from our colleagues which are all...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 14, 20247 min read


What is Trigger Point Dry Needling?
Since trigger point dry needling is a technique that I use often at Outshine, I thought it might be a good idea to write a blog post...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 12, 20243 min read


Is your Rotator Cuff Tear Going to Get Worse? Tendon Involvement Can Help Predict
Rotator cuff tears are a common source of shoulder pain and dysfunction. Understanding the progression of these tears is crucial for...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Tips to Keep Running when Rehabbing Achilles Tendinopathy
Hey runners! Are you dealing with Achilles tendinopathy but don’t want to stop running? Yes yes…I know how it goes… And believe it or...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 29, 20242 min read


What is a Single Leg Romanian Deadlift Exercise and What Variation is Best to Strengthen the Hip?
The single leg Romanian deadlift (single leg RDL) is one of my absolute favorite exercises. What is a single leg RDL? Below is an example...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 12, 20243 min read


How Strength Training Can Help Prevent Age-Related Fast Twitch Muscle Loss
Did you know that we lose muscle each year starting in our 30’s? Muscle mass decreases around 3-8% per decade after the age of 30 and...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jan 9, 20243 min read


What is performance physical therapy?
Maybe you have been to physical therapy before. Most people who have been to traditional physical therapy probably think about riding a...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Dec 7, 20232 min read


How to Use Reps in Reserve (RIR) to Avoid Injuries and Overtraining
Last week we talked about how to use the RPE (rating of perceived exertion) scale for strength training. It is used to rate how difficult...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Nov 19, 20232 min read


How to Use the RPE Scale for Strength Training
Hey guys! Have you heard of RPE in regard to strength training? Read below to learn more so you can get stronger and make sure you are...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Nov 9, 20233 min read


Should I Train to Failure for Strength? Find the Optimal Approach
This is a commonly asked question. I find that most people train either too hard for too long OR they don’t train enough (or hard enough)...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Tactical Ways to Use Creatine to Help Your Strength, Recovery, and More
I recently listened to a podcast by The Ready State where Kelly and Juliet Starrett spoke with Dr. Darren Candow. Dr. Candow, PhD,...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Oct 11, 20235 min read


The Powerful Benefits of Exercise for Anxiety and Depression
There was a very large study published recently that looked at the “Effectiveness of physical activity Interventions for improving...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Oct 9, 20232 min read


Is your oral birth control pill killing your gains in the gym?
Have you ever wondered if your birth control pill could be limiting your gainz in the gym? It is a topic of concern and a valid question...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Can dry needling help my neck pain?
Learn if dry needling can help your neck pain.

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Sep 6, 20232 min read


Should you get surgery or consider physical therapy for a torn meniscus?
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Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jul 20, 20234 min read


Rehabilitation Nutrition: How to Speed up your Recovery After an Injury or Surgery
Did you know that muscle can start to be lost in as little as 35 hours of inactivity, and that we can have significant muscle loss within...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jun 26, 20232 min read
How physical therapists can help you overcome mental setbacks to return to sport
I ran across an article on the Choose PT website (provided by the American Physical Therapy Association) titled "Sports Injuries and...

Dr. Sieara Hinshaw
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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