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What we can learn from polyglots

by Zachary CohenPosted on

My wife’s grandfather greeted me in Spanish the first time I met him. Later, he made some comments to my wife, mother-in-law, and father-in-law in Spanish. My in-laws claimed he wasn’t saying anything about me, but my wife thought it was too funny not to tell me what he said. At that moment, I decided that I was going to learn Spanish and wouldn’t stop until I could chat with him.

Sadly, he has since passed, but now my in-laws can’t make jokes in front of me without me knowing anymore!

I thought of this story while reading Dr. Adam Grant’s new book, Hidden Potential.

Meet our newest Performance Physical Therapist, Dr. Renee Beck!

by Zachary CohenPosted on

I am thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of the Cohen Health and Performance team, Dr. Renee Beck. Dr. Beck is a native of the DMV area and is not someone to mess with! With over ten years of martial arts experience, she has achieved the rank of second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. This discipline and dedication translate seamlessly into her approach to physical therapy.

The mental side of physical therapy

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As physical therapists, we recognize the emotional and psychological impact that comes with being sidelined due to injury. An injury can feel like a part of an athlete’s identity has been taken away, and it’s crucial for us to address this throughout their rehabilitation. Physical therapy is not just about healing the body; it’s about nurturing the mind as well.

Runners, don’t make this mistake

by Zachary CohenPosted on

It is no secret that runners must complete a strength training program as part of their physical therapy and cross training routine, in addition to their running. Whether through social media, talking with your running friends or coach, or simply your own intuition, every runner has heard that they should be strength training. But is it as simple as picking up a 10-pound dumbbell and knocking out a few squats and deadlifts? Of course not.

I had to be the bad guy

by Zachary CohenPosted on

“My Doctor Said I’m Cleared to Play!”

My patient was thrilled. After months of recovering from knee surgery, she finally received the green light to return to playing soccer. This moment was the culmination of many weeks of hard work, dedication, and patience. The journey to recovery had been long, and now, she was eager to step back onto the field.

Unfortunately, I had to bring her back to reality.

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