How To Safely Transition To Outdoor Workouts As the days get warmer and longer, it is natural to want to spend more time outdoors. And outdoor summer sports provide the perfect opportunity to spice up your fitness routine. However, transitioning from winter to spring workouts requires careful planning to prevent injuries and ensure long-term success. This […]
When is the Best Time of Day to Exercise? Patients often ask, “What’s the best time to exercise?” Is it morning, afternoon, or evening? Does timing your workouts really matter? The answer depends on your body’s natural rhythms, your personal goals, and your schedule. Let’s explore how the time of day can affect your exercise […]
Transitioning to Indoor Activities After Summer While summer offers opportunities to walk, jog, bicycle, garden, play sports and get into shape, cold weather brings the temptation to eat more, move less and hibernate indoors. Shorter days, frosty air and holiday parties can threaten the fitness gains you made during the summer. But the good news […]
The Importance of Exercise in Fall Prevention Falls. They’re a concern for many older adults, ranging from minor stumbles to serious accidents with long-lasting consequences. But here’s some good news: staying active with the right exercises can significantly reduce the risk of falling. While exercise is often associated with shaping up and boosting cardiovascular health, […]
Tennis Tips for Beginners: Essential Strategies for Success on the Court So, you’ve decided to pick up a racket and hit the tennis courts—welcome to a sport that’s not only exhilarating but also a fantastic way to stay fit and have fun! Whether you’re stepping onto the court for the first time or looking to […]
Many of us relish the intense, energizing feeling that comes with exercise, but we fail to think about the dangers of overheating, particularly during high-intensity exercises. While it’s normal for body temperature to rise when we exercise, it’s crucial to pay attention to safety and good practices to prevent overheating. Symptoms of Overheating During Exercise […]
If you have ever wondered whether basketball is too stressful on your body as you age, you are not alone. Many people worry that older adults should not enjoy the benefits of fast-moving sports like basketball, for fear of injury or health. However, when it comes to the question… “Am I too old for basketball?” […]
Let’s face it: most of us never expected the pandemic to go this long. As we try to avoid crowds and stick to the guidelines, how can we stay active while social distancing? The good news is that recent research shows gyms to be overwhelmingly safe places. But the numbers also show that many of […]
Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint made up of three dominant bones—the humerus, clavicle and scapula. The rotator cuff consists of a group of four tendons and associated muscles that collectively work to keep the arm bone within the socket of your shoulder blade while allowing your arm to raise and rotate. Although damage to […]
Understanding Spondylolysis What is Spondylolysis? Five is an unlucky number for many people with spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-LYE-sis) because this condition—a weakness or stress fracture of a spinal bone—is most often found near the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. It may, however, occur in other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the chest area. Spondylolysis […]
Education: Dr. John earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota in 2018. Prior to that, he pursued an Advanced Master’s in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac College (now Quinnipiac University) in Connecticut in 1996. His journey in physiotherapy began with a Bachelor’s degree from Hogeschool Midden Nederland (Central Netherlands Polytechnic, The Netherlands) in 1993. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Board Certified Direct Access Provider, and a Certified Clinical Instructor through the American Physical Therapy Association.
Specialties: With over 30 years of experience, John has a profound interest in various orthopedic areas. His expertise extends to treating a diverse range of post-operative, traumatic, overuse, and sports injuries. He has honed his skills in spinal manipulation and dry needling through various institutions. John holds certifications in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) and Dry Needling (Cert. DN) from the Spinal Manipulation Institute & Dry Needling Institute, both under the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT). His commitment to advancing his knowledge recently led him to complete his Diploma Osteopractic® through the AAMT, a comprehensive post-graduate training program in the use of high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation, dry needling, instrument-assisted manual therapies, and differential diagnostics for neuromusculoskeletal condition management. After completing training in dry needling under ultrasound guidance, He is currently pursuing certification as a Registered in Musculoskeletal® (MSK®) sonographer.
Fun Facts: John used to compete and teach ballroom and Latin dance, even owned, and operated a dance studio at one point. He holds a private pilot certificate, and on weekends can be found flying his Mooney to various airfields in search of the perfect hamburger.