Home
About
Services
Blog
Contact
Members
Login

About
Services
Blog
Contact
Members
- Templates
- Videos

415-579-1677
Login
Join

Menu

Posts

Curated by Dr. Megan-Marie

Your source

Membership

Business
Lifestyle
Membership
Physical Therapy

How Do I Work With Clients

Megan-Marie Delegas

June 29, 2020

#keepthehabit

- PUSH UP VARIATIONS - . . 🌱 When a strength p

- PUSH UP VARIATIONS -
.
.
🌱 When a strength program calls for push ups, we often assume it’s suggesting the standard ones (as exhibited above). For many, that’s intimidating and hard to do.
.
.
🌱 Despite this, many will still force it and end up compensating in a way that renders them inefficient.. or injured at times too.
.
.
🌱 The reality is, you should start where you’re most likely to succeed first. The video shows push up variations from easier to harder, giving folks safe options to start and a pathway of progressions.
.
.
⭐️ Progression can come by making the exercise variation itself harder (aka the options demonstrated in video) or by adding more reps/sets until we reach fatigue or technical failure.
.
.
If you still need guidance on where to start (or how to progress further) with any exercise variation, find someone who can support you!
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
#pushupchallenge #upperbody #upperbodyexcercise #shoulderexercises #coreexercises #mobilityexercises #exercisesforwomen #pushup #inclinepushup #declinepushups #kneepushups #healthcoaching #healthcareprofessional #physicaltherapistnyc #physicaltherapistboston #physicaltherapistsf #healthcareandbeauty #healthforall #mindhealth #yogatherapy

This is about all that got recorded on my timelaps

This is about all that got recorded on my timelapse from this morning’s restorative yoga session.. before the camera flopped.
.
.
A positive note, and perhaps an even better result, is that my phone captured the morning sky instead.
.
.
For those that know me, I hate a chaotic early morning and do my best to avoid early work sessions at least 2x a week.
.
.
On those days, I’ve decided I’d just re-write what my alarm leads to.. mornings of peace, movement, or reflection.
.
.
I’m hoping that, by the time I’m 65, I won’t despise the obnoxious sounds surging through my phone when the clock strikes 5am. Fingers crossed 😜.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter

- SHOULD - . . There is so much preaching going on

- SHOULD -
.
.
There is so much preaching going on everywhere, always. Preaching about how things should be done. How you should parent. How you should work out. How you should treat. How success should look.
.
.
🌱 I can’t stand it because everything we do, in some way, comes back to people and relationships. Healthcare, business, love, marketing, hiring, longevity, connection.
.
.
🌱 And the story of every single person we ever encounter is different. Their motivations, their values, their truths, their traumas. The more “shoulds” we impose on others, the less inclusive we become. Instead, we just invite those who see things the same way we do, which inevitably narrows our own view of the world. What a disservice!
.
.
🌱 Maybe we “should” simply preach less, listen more, be kind, and influence change through action and encouragement.
.
.
⭐️ Keep your head down, do you. F the rest.
.
.
Here’s my cute morning coffee selfie ‘cause I didn’t know what else to post with this and the lighting has me all 😍🥰
.
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
.
#bethegood #doyouboo #leadbyexample #leadbydoing #healthcare #physicaltherapyboston #physicaltherapylexington #physicaltherapynyc #physicaltherapysanfrancisco #legexercise #upperbodyexcercise #armexercises #rotatorcuffexercise #labrumtear #coffeedaily #feminineenergy #masculineenergy

I’m such a feelings person. I used to always wan

I’m such a feelings person. I used to always want to hold on to the good and avoid all the bad.
.
🌱 In uncertain times, I remember having had to talk myself through them (still do), saying, “you’ve made it to today just fine. Your track record shows you’ll continue to be fine. So keep going.”
.
🌱 And it’s true. Most of the time, we’ll be fine. It just won’t always be peachy. And sometimes it’ll be amazing. But that’s what taught me to stop avoiding the bad (hello, adulthood). To re-frame it as “leveling up”. To never forget to relish the good either.
.
⭐️ This moment here.. It’s a good one. I’m basking in it. And even though I know there will be another time to level up, I also know I’ll be juuuuust fine when it comes. I’ll even be better for it 💁🏻‍♀️.
.
.
✨I dare you to go after what you want.
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
#resilience #keeppushing #grind #imstillscared #lakewinni #gimmelove #goafterwhatyouwant #itsallrelative

- ELBOW MOBILITY - . . Here is a clip from an elbo

- ELBOW MOBILITY -
.
.
Here is a clip from an elbow and wrist sequence I made. This piece focuses on the range of motion of the elbow through active techniques from @functional_range_conditioning.
.
.
🌱 This can be a daily "self care" exercise I give those with tennis/golfer's elbow because it's low risk and easy to do anytime. I will always provide some strength work with clients, but that's for another day.
.
.
🌱 The range of motion we can access in our joints can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of accessing ranges of motion in other nearby joints, which is why targeting the elbow can improve some wrist pathologies.
.
.
🌟 MICRO-ANNOUNCEMENT! I am spending much of my time building a library of videos.. like this single exercise here, and of guided sequences, and of *eventual* informative videos.
.
🌟They will be categorized (e.g. injury type, location, lift type, education, etc.) and will look like this video above. Some will be simpler or linked to *eventual* workouts too 😍
.
.
Stay tuned for more details, intent, and launch!
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
#elbowmobility #wristmobility #mobilityexercises #flexibilitytraining #armexercises #tenniselbow #golferselbow #epicondylitis #physicaltherapysanfrancisco #physicaltherapyboston #physicaltherapynewyork #elbowpain #elbowpainrelief #yogatherapy #wristpain

- SMOOTHIE TIME - . . Yet another posed picture of

- SMOOTHIE TIME -
.
.
Yet another posed picture of me during pseudo-non-SIP. I swear this isn't good for my ego.
.
Anyway, here's me and my smoothie! I love to have them in the summer when it's hot out, as a meal replacement, or just before/after a workout.
.
.
🌱 While I do believe our nutrients should come from unprocessed, whole foods, I still am an "imperfect human" and eat "imperfectly". In my smoothies, however, I still try to hit all three macronutrients, and get plenty of veggies + high fiber items.
.
.
Here's what I put in this one:
🦴 Protein: Vega Protein & Greens, vanilla
🥕 Vegetable: Frozen spinach
🥜 Fat: Peanut butter or powdered @pb2foods
🍒 Fruit: Mixed frozen berries (low sugar, high fiber)
🥛 Liquid: Almond milk, unsweetened
.
.
🌱 Cheers to drinking my calories 'cause it’s convenient AF and delicious AF 💁🏻‍♀️.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT, PNc1
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
#vegaprotein #proteinsmoothie #proteinsmoothies #pb2 #pb2powderedpeanutbutter #proteinpowder #vegaproteinandgreens #smoothierecipes #healthyrecipeshare #proteinpowderrecipes #vegateam

- Single Leg Knee Squat - . . This single leg squa

- Single Leg Knee Squat -
.
.
This single leg squat is similar to the other variations out there, but I specifically like to use this version with my ankle clients.
.
I guide them to aim the non-weightbearing knee or shin down towards the heel of the standing limb.
.
.
🌱 In doing so, they are forced to shift their weight and knee forward, addressing:
.
- Ankle range of motion
- Dynamic stability of the ankle
- Intrinsic foot muscles
- Eccentric calf control
- Eccentric achilles forces
- Global ankle strength
.
.
🌱 In addition to benefiting the ankle, this single leg squat addresses:
.
- Knee range of motion
- Eccentric quad control (patellar tendon!)
- Deep hip range of motion
- Single leg control
- Proprioception
- Glut strength
- Abdominal strength (obliques!)
.
.
⭐️ Not everyone can get down to the ground, and that's totally okay. There are ways to modify this to work for you. Biggest goal is to keep the heel down.
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#keepthehabit
#bebetter
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
#ankleexercises #kneeexercises #singlelegsquat #anklemobility #kneepain #hipexercises #anklesprain #anklesprainexercise #kneemobility #physicaltherapytips #bodyweightexercises #functionalexercise #glutestretch #flexibilitygoals #calfexercises #quadexercises #thighexercise #cardioexercises #armexercises #hiitworkout #intervalworkout #lululemon #physicaltherapylife #fpm #firstprinciplesofmovement

- SQUAT - . . Squats are VERY functional in daily

- SQUAT -
.
.
Squats are VERY functional in daily life and are one of the big bucket items in a good program. There are many variations of squats - sumo squats, mini squats, split squats, heels-elevated squats, etc. - so this isn't the only way to do it.
.
.
🌱 Benefits of squats:
- Body awareness
- Spinal control and strength
- Pelvic control
- Hip mobility/range of motion
- Hip strength (gluts, quads, etc)
- Knee mobility/range of motion
- Knee strength (quads, adductors, hamstrings, etc)
- Ankle mobility/range of motion (think tight calves!)
- Ankle (calf, intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles)
- Core strength
- Secondary longevity
.
.
🌱 Applications in life:
- Lifting anything from floor or low cabinets
- Getting out of a car
- Jumping/sports
- Getting up from toilet, couch, or floor (think geriatic populations!)
- Moving heavy boxes
- Tying your shoes
.
.
🌱 My top aim with clients is:
- Neutral back
- Heels down
- Hip crease below knee
- Knees past toes (yep! it's true)
.
.
Many can't execute everything perfectly at first, which is fine and is when adjustments are made. This is when a coach is beneficial - to prioritize what those adjustments are.
.
.
.
.
Dr. Megan-Marie Delegas PT, DPT
#meganmariept
#bebetter
#keepthehabit
#iifmv
.
.
.
.
.
#squatexercises #squatmobility #hipmobility #hipexercise #hipstrength #physicaltherapyboston #physicaltherapysanfrancisco #physicaltherapynewyork #physicaltherapysandiego #healthcoachboston #functionalmedicine #mindbodyexercise #yogatherapy #yogainjury #injuryprevention #injurypreventionexercises #thereadystate #fpm #firstprinciplesofmovement #strengthandflexibility #movebetter #movemore #lululemonleggings #lululemonsportsbra #theassemblysf #thewing

Navigation

Home
About
Services
Blog
Contact
Members

Company

Contact
Privacy Policy

Login

Username or E-mail

Password

Remember Me

Forgot Password

Be Better With Our Newsletter

Facebook
Instagram
Twitter

Copyright © Megan-Marie | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy