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AIRWAAV Mouthpiece Review

I’ve known about AIRWAAV mouthpieces for a while now - several of the competitive athletes at my previous CrossFit box wore them. I’m not much for gear like this e.g. weight lifting belts, lifters, wrist wraps, knee sleeves. I think “Functional Fitness” should be just that: something that you can do anytime, anywhere, without any gear from a gym bag. But because I’m in the CrossFit ecosystem and follow many of these companies on social media I kept getting ads for the AIRWAAV so I thought I’d try the RX1 Recovery Mouthpiece for Sleep.

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CrossFit Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT CrossFit Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT

Task Priority vs Time Priority: Understanding Workout Types in CrossFit

If you’ve been to a CrossFit class before you know that “constantly varied functional movements” can sometimes feel like “I have no idea what’s going on”. One of the foundational distinctions in CrossFit programming is the difference between task priority and time priority workouts. Knowing the difference can help you grasp a better understanding of how the workout is going to feel both physically and socially.

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Scaled vs Rx in CrossFit
CrossFit Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT CrossFit Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT

Scaled vs Rx in CrossFit

If you've spent any time around a CrossFit gym, you've probably heard the terms "scaled" and "Rx" thrown around. Whether you're brand new or a seasoned athlete, understanding the difference between the two can help you get the most out of every workout.

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Air Mattresses & Headaches
Physical Therapy Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT Physical Therapy Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT

Air Mattresses & Headaches

Did you spend the holidays bundled up on an air mattress? Or maybe the pillows at the In-Laws house just didn’t quite cut it. If you woke up more than once with a slight headache, mostly centered around your eye, it was more than likely a cervicogenic headache.

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2500/3100
Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT Dr. Matt McClellan, PT, DPT

2500/3100

One lecture in November I mentioned to my students that Physical Therapists should be the type of professionals that say “Hell Yes” to workouts. I was trying to drive home the fact that often PTs under-dose exercises, not negligent on purpose

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