The Uncommon Blog

When Team USA Men’s and Women’s Hockey captured gold, it wasn’t just a win on the scoreboard — it was a statement. A declaration of honor, determination, unity, and relentless execution of a shared mission. For so many across the country, it was electric. For me — growing up in Minnesota with a stick in my hands and ice in my veins — it was deeply personal. These teams didn’t just chase gold. They embodied...

A Personal Setback Turned Into A Learning Moment   Each year, my annual golf excursion marks the culmination of the season—a highly anticipated event where preparation, friendly rivalry, and passion for the game all come to a head.  It’s not just another round; it’s the focal point of our golfing calendar, where pride, performance, and bragging rights are all on the line. It’s our Major. It’s our Tour Championship. It’s our Ryder Cup. It’s our...

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. While they often get brushed off as “just a sprain,” how an athlete manages the first few days can determine whether they’re back in the game in two weeks—or sitting out for two months. To show why early intervention matters, let’s look at the stories of two of my recent athletes with the same injury but very different paths: Andrew and Lee. Andrew’s Story: Early...

A Breakthrough Moment Years in the Making   Tommy Fleetwood had long been one of golf’s most talented players—a regular presence in tournaments, often on the leaderboard, but without a PGA Tour title to show for it—until his first-ever PGA Tour victory (and FedEx Cup) at the Tour Championship in Atlanta this past Sunday. That breakthrough didn’t come by accident; it was the result of years of hard work, near-misses, and quiet determination. With that...

There are many health and fitness benefits to resistance training.  Not only does it enhance muscular strength, it improves fundamental movement skills, increases bone mineral density, improves cardiorespiratory function, helps in weight management and body composition, and reduces injury risk in sport.   Despite the established benefits of resistance training, many health care professionals, teachers, coaches and parents have been led to believe that it is inappropriate to implement at the youth level.  Probably the...

Check out our interview by sports anchor Jeh Jeh Pruitt with Fox 6 WBRC! We are proud to sponsor this weekend’s Alabama Speedgolf Open benefitting the Ronald McDonald House! For more information, check out https://www.speedgolfusa.com.

Over the last several weeks I have received a number of inquiries pertaining to cash-based physical therapy, given that our clinic functions under this payment model.  For those that have asked, and for others that may be curious, let me clarify what this payment system is and what it means for you. In the most simplistic terms, a cash-based practice is one in which the clinicians do not accept insurance payments, accepting only direct payments...