Performance Physical Therapy Bethesda

Behind the scalpel: Spotlight interview with Dr. Eve Hoffman

by Zachary CohenPosted on January 31, 2020September 4, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Hoffman, a spine surgeon from Summit Orthopedics, in the latest edition of the CHP Spotlight Interview Series. The mission of the CHP Spotlight Interview Series is to provide you with valuable insights from leading experts in the fields of sports medicine, physical therapy, personal training, and performance. With the overwhelming amount of information available today, it can be challenging to find the most credible advice, especially when it comes to managing back pain. We’re here to help by bringing you the best information from top professionals in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, DC, McLean, and Northern Virginia.

Spotlight Interview with Nutritionist, Dana Monsees

by Zachary CohenPosted on January 21, 2020August 24, 2024

Dana Monsees is a nutritionist and body image coach, as well as the founder of Real Food with Dana. She also has a very popular podcast called Real Talk with Dana.

This interview was awesome! Dana shared so much incredible information. She shared her approach to diet culture, the psychological effects of dieting, optimal nutrition habits for athletes, and why one approach to nutrition is not right for everyone.

Dana is located right here in the Bethesda area and we highly recommend that you check this one out!

How Do We Protect Our Lower Back When Lifting Or Playing Sports?

by Zachary CohenPosted on January 14, 2020December 3, 2020

During the workshop we learned how to optimally create internal pressure in order to protect our lower back when lifting weights. This is one of the first things that we teach in physical therapy and is of particular importance for people that lift weights or play sports. So how do we do it?

What Can You Do To Avoid Skiing Injuries This Winter?

by Zachary CohenPosted on December 4, 2019December 3, 2020

Every winter here at Cohen Health and Performance, we see a rise in a very specific type of injury that brings people in for physical therapy. Skiing related injuries start as soon as the snow starts falling. The injury rates in skiing and snowboarding are particularly high for a variety of factors.

Should You Be Purchasing A Fitness Gadget This Holiday Season?

by Zachary CohenPosted on December 4, 2019December 3, 2020

Recently, my inbox has been filling up with all kinds of holiday offers. Black Friday, extended Black Friday, cyber Monday, and various other holiday sales. Many of these sales and offers have been for health and fitness related tools such as foam rollers, hypervolts, smart watches, fitbits, etc. How do you know if any of these tools are beneficial to you?

Why Sprinting Is Essential For Distance Runners

by Zachary CohenPosted on October 21, 2019November 4, 2024

Recently, Eliud Kipchoge ran a marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds. To do this, he had to average a speed of 13.1 miles per hour throughout the race! In other words, he had to be fast, but you don’t have to be Eliud to run faster. Anyone can benefit from incorporating more sprinting into their run programming!

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