What is your definition of longevity?
Have you ever heard the word Longevity applied to your health? If so, what does that mean for you? As I move into the 12th year of my clinical practice, the one word that I keep going back to when thinking about what we are all trying to achieve at CustomFit Concierge is Longevity. Inevitably, […]
You Actually Don’t Have to Walk 10,000 Steps per Day & Here’s Why
In this post, I want to you about walking. I’m sure many of us have either thought about walking or walk diligently every day or we’re somewhere in between that happy medium. What I would like to share specifically is about how much should you actually walk per day. Many of us know that 10,000 […]
October Client Spotlight: O.L.
O.L. is a recent client who was referred to CustomFit by her mother. She is a competitive equestrian and has occasional lower neck and upper back pain after prolonged riding. After evaluating her limitations and deficits, PT Annie performed dry needling on her neck muscles and mobilizations on her thoracic spine to improve her overall […]
10 Minute BOSU Workout (Physical Therapist Approved!)
During the pandemic, I was able to spend time going out for runs and spend some time on warming up and cooling down. In this video, I’m going to share with you my run warmup routine. It’s all dynamic, which is recommended prior to athletic activity or cardiovascular exercise, while more static stretching should be […]
August Client Spotlight: Mr. P
Mr. P became a CustomFit client 2 months ago with the primary complaint of neck and shoulder pain. He was unable to sit at work all day or drive his car without pain. He was concerned that the pain was going to prevent him from using his sailboat this summer. After completing our initial assessment, […]
What Is Vertigo and What Causes It? Can Physical Therapy Help with Dizziness?
In this post, we’ll be talking about vertigo — what is vertigo, what causes it, and how to fix it. Many people don’t know that physical therapy can help with dizziness and vertigo, and your symptoms can often be resolved in just a few sessions! What is vertigo? Vertigo is a sensation of spinning that […]
Core Mobility: How to Use a Softball to Roll Out
Everyone has heard of a foam roller, and I bet all of us roll out. We all know how to roll out our quads, our calves, our glutes, our hamstrings. By that no one knows how to take care of their gut using a foam roller. Rolling Out Your Core We always talk about how […]
July Client Spotlight: Ms. K
Ms. K came to CustomFit back in November 2021 with a primary complaint of lower shin pain that was preventing her from running at a competitive level. She was concerned as she was still in season and really wanted to be able to continue running pain free. After completing a thorough assessment, we were able […]
At Home 20 Minute Daily Yoga Mobility Routine with Chicago Physical Therapist Jeff Bitter
The past few years have been crazy for a lot of people, and one thing that we all sometimes forget about is taking a few minutes to ourselves to relieve the tension we feel in our bodies. In this video, Jeff Bitter, owner and lead physical therapist at CustomFit Concierge, shares his 20 minute daily […]
June Client Spotlight: Mr. M
Mr. M was referred to CustomFit via his family member and one of our referring concierge medicine doctors. He resides in Toronto, Canada and planned to travel to Chicago twice in 2022 in order to have each knee replaced by a world-renowned surgeon in Chicago. Mr. M is a great example of someone who had […]
3 Easy Stretches to Get Rid of Headaches
In today’s post, I want to talk to you a little bit about headaches. I’m sure all of you have had a headache in the past that you were about to get rid of with medication or resting, which is what most people do. Most people don’t realize that headaches can be treated through physical […]
October Client Spotlight: O.L.
Mrs. T, a vibrant 74 year old female, has had a challenging last year to say the least. Her journey as a CustomFit client began about a year ago when she started with a new concierge doctor. Her concierge physician recommended PT for her knee arthritis, low back, and cardiovascular health. She has always been […]
Raising the Bar: Elevating Your Shoulder Exercises
How can you elevate your shoulder exercises? Most get stuck in the same few exercises and have a hard time thinking outside of the box finding exercises that are more dynamic or ones that challenge us more. What I want to talk to you about is how to use your resistance bands and how you […]
How to Get Rid of Back Pain Naturally At Home
When you think about back pain, you probably get the feeling that there is no escape. You are in pain and it scares you because this issue can become serious over time. Many people that suffer from back aches do not know how to get rid of back pain naturally at home. Most people will […]
How To Combat High Blood Pressure Naturally with Exercise
High blood pressure is a very common condition, and for many, exercise helps to lower it. Exercise is often the most important part of a treatment plan for high blood pressure. What is hypertension? High blood pressure, or hypertension as it’s referred to medically, is a serious condition which causes a lot of problems for […]
6 Reasons Concierge Physical Therapy is Different Than Outpatient PT
Concierge PT may seem like a foreign idea to you when deciding who to go to for your treatment. If you’ve never heard of concierge PT you can read more here in What is Concierge Physical Therapy? Today we want to talk about 6 reasons concierge PT is different than outpatient PT. We believe that […]
3 Exercises to Improve Upper Back Mobility to Decrease Neck, Shoulder, or Back Pain At Home
Do you have neck, shoulder, or low back pain? Have you been trying to do stretches on those areas with little to no relief? Try focusing on your thoracic spine! Check out these exercises for upper back pain. What is the Thoracic Spine? Your thoracic spine is the area of your upper back in-between your […]
What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? What You Need To Know | Physical Therapist Explains
In this post, we are going to talk about blood flow restriction training, the benefits of it, and who is it good for. What is BFR (Blood Flow Restriction) Training? Just as the name would suggest, we take a blood pressure type cuff or a tourniquet and put it around your arm or your leg […]
I Just Got Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease…What Do I Do? A Quick Guide
You just were diagnosed by your doctor or orthopedic with osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease (DJD). What now? Here at CustomFit, we take pride in individualizing our patient care so that you are able to address your diagnosis with a plan that fits your problem specifically and offer a custom solution. But before we […]
5 At Home Exercises to Relieve Plantar Fasciitis Pain (Physical Therapist Approved!)
Let’s talk plantar fasciitis! In this post, you will learn some stretches and exercises that are helpful if you’ve been having heel pain or pain at the bottom of your foot. This is a common diagnosis that we see called plantar fasciitis. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the result of a repetitive strain […]