It is all too common that I see patients that confirm, insist and argue that they do ‘abdominal exercises’ daily, and yet complain that they have weak, or poor abdominal strength, endurance and coordination. There are many ways to strengthen the abdominals that are taught in fitness classes and PT centers internationally and while many are appropriate, an equal amount are not only inappropriate, but dangerous too.  The plank, for example, is often touted as the end-all-be-all a...

What is Greatness? Greatness is the quality of being great, distinguished, or eminent.  Within each of us is a greatness.  At times it can be hidden, or unfound.  Covered in doubt, pain, weakness, fear our greatness can lay dormant for weeks, months, years... life.  It often takes a moment, an experience or an event that allows us a glimpse at our greatness.  We, at the Philip Physical Therapy center have dedicated our lives to the human body and promoting its optimal...