Why You Can’t Compare Your Injury to Someone Else’s It’s natural to draw comparisons when dealing with an injury, especially when you hear about professional athletes battling something similar. But here’s the reality: just because two injuries are called the same thing doesn’t mean they are the same. A perfect example comes from the NBA, […]
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Lactate Testing – Understanding Your Fitness And Physiology Lactate Testing: A Comprehensive Overview Lactate testing is a powerful tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming to fine-tune their training and performance. This measures the concentration of lactate in your blood during exercise, offering valuable insights into your body’s energy production. Specifically, lactate testing reveals whether
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The Power of Amino Acids: A Key to Performance and Recovery When it comes to health, fitness, and overall well-being, amino acids often take center stage. These essential building blocks of protein play a critical role in muscle repair, energy production, and immune function. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking
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How to Help Your Volleyball Athlete Improve Their Vertical Jump For volleyball athletes, a powerful vertical jump is essential for dominating the court—whether it’s spiking, blocking, or serving. If you’re a parent looking to give your child an edge, strength training is the cornerstone of developing an explosive jump. At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab,
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A Guide to Sprained Ankles for Athletes Basketball season is here. So is club volleyball and soccer. So let’s touch on one of the most common injuries these athletes experience – sprained ankles. Our team of sports physical therapists huddled up to breakdown all the info you need to know about ankle sprains, what all
From Pregnancy to Fitness: How to Transition Back to Your Routine Post-Birth Transitioning back to a regular fitness routine after childbirth can feel overwhelming. With so many changes in your body, energy levels, and lifestyle, it’s important to approach postpartum fitness with patience and care. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or someone just starting out,
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Unlocking Performance Potential Through Testing at APEX PWR At Apex PWR, we believe that understanding our athletes on a deeper level is the cornerstone of effective training. That’s why athlete testing is an integral part of what we do. Even if athletes aren’t recovering from an injury or surgery, we seek to gather additional insights
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Why Vitamin D Is Critical for Portland Residents During Winter Not to be all doom and gloom, but we need to address the obvious andn one little way you can help yourself out this winter. Whether you’re a native of the PNW or moved to town, you know that winter in the Portland Metro area
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Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy and Postpartum Pregnancy and postpartum are transformative times, but they often come with challenges, including low back pain. This discomfort, caused by hormonal changes, postural shifts, and strain on core muscles, can make exercising feel overwhelming. However, staying active with thoughtful modifications is key to managing pain, rebuilding strength, and
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How to Choose A Running Shoe New to the APEX Team is Doctor Kevin Le, DPT, a physical therapist who doubles as a running & endurance coach and avid triathlete. In this article, he shares his expert insight from both medical and performance perspectives. This will help runners of any ability avoid the marketing schemes
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