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Don’t Let March Madness Get the Best of You!

Schedule a $89 Physical Exam Today March is upon us! This is a time when the tortured self-talk about getting back into summer shape begins, but it’s hard to get off the couch. Here in Kansas City, we can’t help it! Our sports teams give us  so many excuses to eat nachos in sweatpants.   While our favorite professional athletes get a chance to rest and recover, it’s time for the rest of us to aspire to better fitness. Here are some springtime tips: Set a goa...
Posted on 2024-03-01

Love, Health & Grip Strength

February isn't just about chocolates and roses; it's a month dedicated to love, and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on your self-love? At Empower, we believe that love starts with taking care of yourself mentally and physically. This February, let's focus on showing our bodies that extra love. Did you know there is a correlation between grip strength and longevity? Recent studies have shown a strong grip not only signifies physical strength but has also been linked to an extende...
Posted on 2024-02-06

Improving your Golf Game: The Impact of Physical Therapy 

An efficient and powerful golf swing is key to success, and physical therapy can take it to the next level. This article explores how physical therapy improves your game.  Identifying Biomechanical Issues: Physical therapists assess posture and muscle strength, addressing limitations for better alignment during your swing. Enhancing Flexibility: Tailored stretching routines improve muscle flexibility, ensuring a more efficient and powerful golf swing.  Building Strength and Power:...
Posted on 2024-01-12

Happy New Year!

I hope this letter finds you all well and ready to take on another 365 days! I have always loved the anxious excitement that comes with a fresh start and new beginnings. What is your New Year's resolution? This can be a very overwhelming question to ask yourself. After I heard the percentage of failure in meeting New Year's goals, (80 of those participating in an exercise program or sport after 40 will have activity altering injury. I would like to see our Empower community continue progressing...
Posted on 2024-01-01

3 Tips from Julie: Staying Fit, Healthy and Free from Injury During the Holidays

As the cold sets in, we begin our hibernation period. The sun is becoming more of a rarity right alongside our drive to exercise and abstain from comfort food. Kansas City has many great features but outdoor winter activities are NOT one of them. How are we going to get through this season maintaining the physical gains we made this summer and start spring ready for pickleball, golf, and all the other fun outdoor activities? Starting with the basics … what is necessary to preserve heal...
Posted on 2023-12-04
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