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LOCAL GUIDE

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

LOCAL GUIDE: Q&A WITH WILL OF GOOD THANKS

Q&A with Will of Good Thanks, a hip Australian coffee shop with healthy seasonal fare.

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

Athlete Highlight: Tamara Pridgett

We recently caught up with Tamara Pridgett; sprinter, wellness advocate, writer, and now Motiv athlete.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

LUKE GREENBERG

February 5, 2021

Achilles Tendinopathy Deep Dive

Achilles Tendinopathy Deep Dive: Why it really hurts, including some mechanisms you likely haven't been considering.

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

Black History Month: Athlete Highlight I

This month we are taking a moment to salute athletes who continue to make strides for a better tomorrow

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

Black History Month: Athlete Highlight II

Check it out! Here’s our 2nd Athlete Highlight as we continue to celebrate Black History Month.

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT: ANWAR ISAACS

Anwar Isaacs, our first featured athlete and owner of Human Nature NYC, signed up for the 2020 Virtual NYC Marathon mere

PHYSICAL THERAPY

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

LESSONS I LEARNED THROUGH VIRTUAL PT

The onset of the pandemic forced businesses to shapeshift and adapt. For us, that meant our team had to pivot fully to V

RECOVERY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

PERCUSSION GUNS: PAIN GODSEND OR SHORT TERM TRICKERY?

A question I am asked on nearly a weekly basis is; “I have a theragun. Will that help heal my injury?”

Pain

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL OF PAIN

There have been many shifts in thinking with regards to our understanding of pain.

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

LOCAL GUIDE: Q&A WITH RAY OF WORTHWILD

In January of this year, MOTIVNY started a guide of our favorite local establishments.

Pain

LUKE GREENBERG

February 5, 2021

PAIN PERCEPTION CONTINUUM

Pain Perception Continuum: More Complex Than “High Tolerance” and “Low Tolerance”

Pain

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

EXPLAIN PAIN: COURSE REVIEW

MOTIVNY was created to shift the Physical Therapy conversation towards an all encompassing and highly personalized appro

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

“INS AND OUTS” OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

We often get the question as to why we choose to be an out-of-network practice. Our Physical Therapist Matthew Burns, DP

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

VAGUS NERVE: THE NEW BASELINE FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS

Vagus nerve ECG testing vs. HRV testing. Let’s dig in!

Running

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

RETURNING TO RUN

At MOTIVNY, we treat athletes with all different running experiences and goals. Interestingly enough, we still see commo

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

Q&A WITH FRANCISCO BALAGTAS AFTER TSP DIY

MOTIVNY athlete and Running Coach Francisco Balagtas embarked on a bold challenge called The Speed Project DIY. He set o

Training

MICHAEL AUTORE

February 24, 2021

BULGARIAN BAG BASICS

If you follow the MOTIVNY Team closely, then you have seen us working out with the Bulgarian Bag. It is a piece of train

Mobility

JULIE ANN AUERON

February 24, 2021

ALL ABOUT YOGA THERAPY

A lot of our clients and community are familiar with yoga but how many know about Yoga Therapy? Our Patient Coordinator,

Training

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

Q&A WITH DPT MATTHEW BURNS ON FASTING

Our Physical Therapist Matthew Burns recently underwent a 60-hour fast so we sat down with him to ask some questions abo

RECOVERY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

ALL ABOUT INFRARED SAUNAS

Did you know we have an Infrared Sauna? Yep, we decided to build one out to maximize our athletes’ recovery and performa

RECOVERY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

THE VALUE OF SLEEP

Here at MOTIVNY, we pride ourselves in looking at our athletes through a holistic lens. It’s not just about the work we

Training

MICHAEL AUTORE

February 24, 2021

OK SO WHY KETTLEBELLS?

Barbells and dumbbells have long been the staple of an effective training program. And while those are still valuable pi

PHYSICAL THERAPY

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

TELEMEDICINE: HERE TO STAY?

There’s been a lot of conversation around the topic of telehealth services lately as we collectively make the transition

Mobility

MATTHEW BURNS

February 24, 2021

IS KINSTRETCH WHAT’S MISSING IN YOUR TRAINING?

Basic human movement that we’re normally exposed to can be hard to come by with the uptick of sitting and static positio

PHYSICAL THERAPY

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

WFH? 8 THERAPEUTIC EXERCISES FOR YOUR 8-HOUR WORK DAY

Here are some exercises that are great to do on the hour as a way to break up the day, maintain joint health, and encour

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

PROJECT NO DAYS OFF: 1,000 DAYS COMPLETE, NO REST DAYS IN SIGHT

Running takes a balance of discipline and strength, physically and mentally. Running consecutively for 1000 days will ma

ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT

DAVID JOU

February 7, 2021

Q&A WITH FRANCISCO BALAGTAS

Our resident running coach and race strategist Francisco Balagtas just landed the cover of Runner’s World in this Summer

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