Physical pain, Mobility, and how to improve your quality of life with Alexandra Anderson - TRF 114

Is physical pain always bad? How can we improve our mobility? Is it possible to be 70 years old and not have any physical pain or aches whatsoever? In this week's episode my friend Alexandra Anderson is gonna walk us through some of these topics, and trust me, some of her studies results will definitely surprise you. Alexandra Anderson PT, DPT is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy with over 6 years of clinical experience, treating in both private practice and outpatient hospital-based settings. Graduating from Loma Linda University in southern California, Alex moved back East where she worked in Washington, DC for 2 years, prior to relocating to Chicago, IL where she completed UIC’s Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy.Furthermore, she holds a certification as a myofascial trigger point therapist.Currently, Alex works full-time at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the founder of her own private practice, The Physical Therapy Academy, which offers patient care and continuing education. She has presented at national conferences, published case reports and contributed to authoring two book chapters for manual therapy for the hip and knee. Alex engages in academia by lab instructing physical therapy and medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as assisting in Northwestern’s fellowship program.So if you're ready to learn how to improve your mobility, deal with pain better and ultimately build a body that you enjoy living in... this is the episode for you ;)Make sure to give Alex (@thephysicaltherapyacademy) a follow if you want to learn more about mobility, longevity, and overall body health.