Pulse Journal

Practical advice on rehab, recovery, sports performance and training from the clinicians and coaches at Pulse Check in Dallas.

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LATEST FROM THE CLINIC

Hamstring Strain Img
A practical rehab timeline, from the first few days to a confident return to running and sport.
7 min read
Thin needles placed in the upper back muscles during a needling treatment
Dry needling can calm a tight, painful muscle and open a window to move better. Here is how it works, what it feels like and where it fits in rehab.
5 min read
Boxer throwing a punch at a heavy bag during a boxing workout
Never thrown a punch? Here is how beginner boxing lessons work at our Lake Highlands gym, from your first warm up to your first full round.
5 min read
Patient seated on a treatment table with straps placed on both lower legs during a physical therapy session
BFR lets you build strength with light loads while an injury heals. Here is how it works, who it is for and what a session at our Lake Highlands clinic looks like.
5 min read
Physical therapist placing cupping therapy cups on a patient's upper back
Cupping can ease muscle tension and help you move better, but it works best as one part of a plan. Here is what it can do, what it cannot and what a session feels like.
5 min read
Group of athletes working on heavy bags during a HIIT boxing class
Eight short rounds of punches, footwork and bodyweight work, with a warm up and a cool down. Built to be hard, and built to keep your shoulders healthy.
5 min read
Personal trainer reviewing a workout plan with a client in a gym
One treats injuries, the other builds fitness. Here is how to tell which one you need right now, and why the best plans often use both.
5 min read
Therapist applying tape to a knee during a rehab session
Rehab gets you moving again. Strength training builds the capacity to stay that way. Here is how to bridge the two without rushing it.
5 min read
Athlete resting with hands on knees after a hard workout
Red light therapy is popular with athletes for sore muscles. Here is what the research shows, what it does not, and how to use it in a recovery plan.
4 min read

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