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Embracing a Vibrant and Healthy Future: A Wellness Guide for the Active 55 to 65-Year-Old
As individuals enter the 55 to 65-year age bracket, they often find themselves at a pivotal point in life. Many are considering retirement or have …
The Power of Recovery : Enhancing Performance Beyond Training
This past weekend, we had a young softball player come in for a training session and assessment. As we began our session, we discussed her …
Maximizing Your Comeback: The Critical Role of Performance-Based Physical Therapy in Your Return-to-Play Journey
In the wake of surgery or a significant injury, the journey back to your favorite sport or physical activity can be both challenging and complex. …
Investing in Your Child’s Athletic Future: The M3 Path to Success
As parents, we all want to ensure our children have the best opportunities to thrive and succeed, especially when it comes to their athletic endeavors. …
Alleviating Low Back Pain: The Proactive Approach Through Physical Therapy
Low back pain is a prevalent issue affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s not just a common ailment; it’s one of the leading causes of …
Beyond Specialization: Nurturing the All-Round Athlete for Life and Sport Success
In the world of youth sports, there’s a common tendency for early specialization – parents proudly declaring, “My child is a baseball player,” or “My …
Pickleball
Each day at the Trussville Civic Center, as well as in the city of Clay, Gardendale, or at City Walk in Birmingham, thousands of people …
Time Crunch
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before… “I don’t have any time or my schedule is so full; I don’t think I can do …
Are Your Workouts Giving You What You Want?
How much thought have you put into the exercises you’re going to use for your next workout? Did you choose them yourself, or did you …
Ask a Physical Therapist To “Screen” Your Movements This Spring
Let’s talk about the last time you—or someone close to you—interviewed for a new job. Chances are that the first step was a phone screen …
Your Smart Phone Could Be Rapidly Aging Your Spine
Chances are that you probably haven’t given much thought to how your neck and back are faring in the era of the smart phone, but …
The M3Pilates Story
Moving well is an important part of quality of life and is a great reflection of our overall health. Pilates gives us a way to …
The No. 1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Physical Therapy Experience
Dealing with the pain and limited mobility associated with an injury or illness can be stressful for so many reasons. You might have questions like, …
Are You A Passive Patient or an Active Consumer of Healthcare?
Think about the last time you made a big purchase, say $1,000 or more. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? …
Do You Know Your Movement Vital Signs?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, we started thinking about things our people could do to improve their movement while being quarantined. This caused us to revisit …
What’s a Movement Diagnosis?
Medical diagnoses don’t need much of an introduction. They’re what you get from your doctor when you’re sick. Examples would be influenza, diabetes, or hypertension. …
Fitness with a Side of Dysfunction?
This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit …
What Have We Been Up To
Many clients have asked what led to us to setup M3 the way we have. Answering this question requires an appreciation of lessons learned from …
Movement Diet
Desire, talent, persistence, or luck? Which one really helps someone become a world-class athlete? Answering this question can take us down many different paths. There …