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2 Dec 2016

Redefining Physical Therapy

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This post comes on the heels of attending a lecture provided by a local hospital based out patient orthopedic Physical Therapist.  This Physical Therapist is very well credentialed and has significant time in the field and has seen a lot of the good and bad of the medical system.  What was glaringly obvious for me is how my perception...
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25 Nov 2016

How to Hurt Your Back “The best defense is a good offense”

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how to hurt your back January 18th, 2014 at 8:00-10:00am PERFORMANCE PHYSIOTHERAPY and Bob Cook MHS, PT Present: HOW TO HURT YOUR BACK The best defense is a good offense! Bob Cook has 14 years experience as an orthopedic physical therapist and 7 years experience in CrossFit® as a coach and athlete. He will be sharing his knowledge of...
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25 Nov 2016

Core to Extremity

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Core to extremity, we all hear this alot these days, but what does it mean? Simply put any time you use your hand to manipulate an object you need to anchor your body in space. This is usually done through the feet if standing, the knees if kneeling or this butt if sitting. Let’s put it this way, if...
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25 Nov 2016

Retooling Part 1

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So, it has been a couple of months since I began the retooling process. To help others understand where I am coming from I am offering a little more background on myself. I have an extensive experience in weight lifting and endurance sport. I was a submariner, diver and rescue swimmer in the Navy. I have unofficial life time...
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25 Nov 2016

Retooling an Athlete Introduction

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My name is Bob Cook. I am a physical therapist in my own private practice at Performance Physiotherapy in Vancouver, Washington. I have been practicing physical therapy since 1999. I have been heavily involved in CrossFit since 2007. In 2008 I opened the first CrossFit affiliate in Vancouver, The Workout CrossFit. Enough about that. I wanted to share my...
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