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How To STOP Having Low Back Pain With The Kettlebell SwingOne of the more frustrating things as a coach is when you know there is a good exercise you want to teach someone, but ever time they perform the move
Rethinking Shoulder Mobility: Why Your Hips (and Core) Might Be the Missing LinkWhen most people think of mobility training, they imagine stretching a tight muscle or doing isolated joint work. Stiff shoulder? Stretch it. Locked-u
How We Learn to Be in Pain & What Can Actually HelpHonestly, this is such an important post for me. Having been someone who struggled with life-changing chronic pain for years, I thought I had tried EV
Doing The Right Exercise But You Still Are Still In Pain, Here Is Why!Just because I personally know how much chronic pain can impact someone’s quality of life, it really upsets me when I see on the internet promises tha
How Athletes Can Be More Resilient To Injury Risks (you too!)For the past 20 years I have had the great fortune of being invited to consult on numerous sports programs, elite military programs, gyms all over the
The BEST Training Method You Are Missing Out On For Strength, Stability, & MobilityPeople love to argue if you could only do ONE exercise what would it be? I often think these are silly because even if you were stranded on an island 
The WORST Squat For Knee Pain & What To Do InsteadJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) It actually sadden
How To Reduce Chronic Inflammation To Decrease PainWhen you hear the term inflammation, we often think of something that is very wrong in our body. However, inflammation is necessary to cause healing e
Stop THESE 3 Shoulder Workout MistakesJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Pain…it stinks!!! 
What Is The Best Deadlift For Low Back Pain?Our special discount for our CEU Exercise Prescription Masterclass ends THIS week, use code “dvrt” HERE before the end of the week! Low back pain is V
3 Ways We Get Knee Pain VERY Wrong!Jessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) If I told you that
Understanding Myofascial Pain and How Movement-Based Practices Provide SolutionsMyofascial pain is a widespread issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tightness, trigger points, and discomfort in the mus
Evolution Of Healing Shoulder Health & Helping DysfunctionJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) If you’ve ever dea
What People Get Wrong About The Oblique & Adductor ConnectionJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) The Copenhagen Sid
Is Stretching Overrated or Underrated? What’s The Truth?!When I began coaching in the late ’90s, we did A LOT of stretching—probably too much, to be honest. We were taught that postural compensations and pai
Why & How Your Hip Mobility Is Impacting Your Shoulders, Knees, & Low Backs!I don’t have to work very hard to probably convince you that hip mobility is important. However, it isn’t JUST important for your hips and HOW we trai
Why Glute Training Is Better When You Connect the CoreWhen we talk about glute training, most people think of hip thrusts and other isolated movements aimed at building strength or aesthetics. While those3 Keys To Knee Pain Most NEVER Speak AboutWhen it comes to knee pain you will plenty about things like “strong quads”, probably, “build up your glutes”, maybe even “strengthen your feet”. Whil
The Most Common Mistakes In Helping Build Strong & Pain Free ShouldersJessica Bento, Physical Therapist (Creator DVRT Restoration Certification, DVRT Rx Shoulder, Knees, Pelvic Control, & Gait Courses) Yes, I have spoken
How Kettlebells Unlock Better Core TrainingIt is probably the first thing you feel when you lift kettlebells the first time. The humbling feeling of moving a weight that is often lighter than w
3 Total Body Workouts That Train Strength, Stability, Mobility, & Conditioning At OnceWhen it comes to building a fitness routine that delivers results and keeps you engaged, the tools you choose can make all the difference. Ultimate Sa
Better Backs, Glutes, Adductors, & KneesIt might seem like a VERY weird combo the title of today’s post. Sure, it may make sense how stronger glutes could help our backs and knee be more res
Avoid THESE Workout Mistakes In The New YearThis time of year is a great opportunity to discuss ideas that really are applicable for any time you train. The difference is people tend to be a bit
How To Build Smarter Workouts For The New YearWe all know that as the holidays start to pass us and the focus becomes on 2025 (crazy right?!) that many resolutions about improving one’s fitness st