Dr. Austin Weiher
@draustinweiherdpt.bsky.social
Doctor of Physical Therapy | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist | Performance Enhancement Specialist | Movement Specialist | Opinions Are My Own
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Hi everyone I am new to BlueSk 👋
I am a physical therapist and strength coach.
This is what you can expect from my account:
• Educational Insights: I’ll share tips and strategies on improving movement, wellness, posture, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. 📚💡
#introduction
I am a physical therapist and strength coach.
This is what you can expect from my account:
• Educational Insights: I’ll share tips and strategies on improving movement, wellness, posture, injury prevention, and performance enhancement. 📚💡
#introduction
So I’m catching up on some CEUs this weekend about exercise physiology for physical therapists. One point mentioned that stood out to me was the idea that lactate lowers pH and causes fatigue, something that used to be widely taught.
Have you heard of “lactic acid”? 🧵⬇️
#Exercise #Health
Have you heard of “lactic acid”? 🧵⬇️
#Exercise #Health
August 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
July 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Many politicians are talking about “common sense”. So, let’s talk common sense. 🧵
#FallPrevention #SAFEact #ChoosePT #CommonSense #HealthyAging #Medicare #Health #PhysicalTherapy
#FallPrevention #SAFEact #ChoosePT #CommonSense #HealthyAging #Medicare #Health #PhysicalTherapy
July 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Many politicians are talking about “common sense”. So, let’s talk common sense. 🧵
#FallPrevention #SAFEact #ChoosePT #CommonSense #HealthyAging #Medicare #Health #PhysicalTherapy
#FallPrevention #SAFEact #ChoosePT #CommonSense #HealthyAging #Medicare #Health #PhysicalTherapy
Research shows that safe environments dramatically reduce suicide rates, improve mental health, and lead to better long-term outcomes for all individuals, including those who are transgender.
Every person deserves dignity and respect, especially when the science is clear: support saves lives.
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Every person deserves dignity and respect, especially when the science is clear: support saves lives.
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February 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Research shows that safe environments dramatically reduce suicide rates, improve mental health, and lead to better long-term outcomes for all individuals, including those who are transgender.
Every person deserves dignity and respect, especially when the science is clear: support saves lives.
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Every person deserves dignity and respect, especially when the science is clear: support saves lives.
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We’ve seen significant shifts in policies that directly impact our environment and, consequently, our health and well-being. These changes influence the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the stability of our communities.
#EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityWellness #SustainableLiving
#EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityWellness #SustainableLiving
February 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We’ve seen significant shifts in policies that directly impact our environment and, consequently, our health and well-being. These changes influence the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the stability of our communities.
#EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityWellness #SustainableLiving
#EnvironmentalHealth #CommunityWellness #SustainableLiving
Reposted by Dr. Austin Weiher
Whether you’re concerned or optimistic about the president-elect and his cabinet, remember: real power comes from community-level engagement—grassroots action, local organizing, volunteering, donating, and holding leaders accountable.
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
November 27, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Whether you’re concerned or optimistic about the president-elect and his cabinet, remember: real power comes from community-level engagement—grassroots action, local organizing, volunteering, donating, and holding leaders accountable.
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
Reposted by Dr. Austin Weiher
In Nov 2020 as the #pandemic raged, #HCWvsHunger was born to help fight #FoodInsecurity. As our friendly competition enters its 5th year, we’ve raised >$2.4M, fed a lot of people in need, & boosted #MedSky morale.
Read our origin story, see FAQs, log a donation, or get merch: HCWvsHunger.org
Read our origin story, see FAQs, log a donation, or get merch: HCWvsHunger.org
Healthcare Workers vs Hunger
Healthcare workers vs Hunger is an annual friendly competition between teams of healthcare workers to help relieve food insecurity.
HCWvsHunger.org
November 29, 2024 at 5:05 AM
In Nov 2020 as the #pandemic raged, #HCWvsHunger was born to help fight #FoodInsecurity. As our friendly competition enters its 5th year, we’ve raised >$2.4M, fed a lot of people in need, & boosted #MedSky morale.
Read our origin story, see FAQs, log a donation, or get merch: HCWvsHunger.org
Read our origin story, see FAQs, log a donation, or get merch: HCWvsHunger.org
Equally important to highlight is that there is nothing wrong with individuals on the autism spectrum—they are not sick, broken, or defective.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Autism #Neurodiversity
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Autism #Neurodiversity
Vaccines don't cause autism. What does?
Scientists say most brain changes that contribute to autistic traits occur before birth.
www.nbcnews.com
November 29, 2024 at 4:18 PM
Equally important to highlight is that there is nothing wrong with individuals on the autism spectrum—they are not sick, broken, or defective.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Autism #Neurodiversity
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
#Autism #Neurodiversity
Movement heals—and it doesn’t always need a gym! Outdoor exercises, walking trails, and low-impact activities are great ways to connect with nature while staying active. What’s your favorite way to stay active outdoors?
#MoveWell #HealthyLiving #EcoWellness #PhysicalTherapy #ActiveLifestyle
#MoveWell #HealthyLiving #EcoWellness #PhysicalTherapy #ActiveLifestyle
a cartoon of earth walking a dog with the words just walking below
Alt: A cartoon illustration of the Earth, depicted as a large, round globe with continents and oceans, personified with arms, legs, and a hat. The Earth is holding a leash attached to the Moon, which is depicted as a smaller, round object representing Earth’s natural satellite, also personified with arms and legs. The Earth appears to be walking the Moon like a dog. The caption below reads, “Just walking,” humorously playing on the idea that the Moon orbits the Earth in space.
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November 29, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Movement heals—and it doesn’t always need a gym! Outdoor exercises, walking trails, and low-impact activities are great ways to connect with nature while staying active. What’s your favorite way to stay active outdoors?
#MoveWell #HealthyLiving #EcoWellness #PhysicalTherapy #ActiveLifestyle
#MoveWell #HealthyLiving #EcoWellness #PhysicalTherapy #ActiveLifestyle
Whether you’re concerned or optimistic about the president-elect and his cabinet, remember: real power comes from community-level engagement—grassroots action, local organizing, volunteering, donating, and holding leaders accountable.
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
November 27, 2024 at 12:49 PM
Whether you’re concerned or optimistic about the president-elect and his cabinet, remember: real power comes from community-level engagement—grassroots action, local organizing, volunteering, donating, and holding leaders accountable.
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
#PublicHealth #CommunityEngagement
#ChangeMakers
Reposted by Dr. Austin Weiher
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed increased activity within the #Migraine, #MigraineChat, #ChronicMigraines, and #MigraineSky communities, and I’m excited to join the conversation.
I’ve noticed increased activity within the #Migraine, #MigraineChat, #ChronicMigraines, and #MigraineSky communities, and I’m excited to join the conversation.
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Hi everyone!
I’ve noticed increased activity within the #Migraine, #MigraineChat, #ChronicMigraines, and #MigraineSky communities, and I’m excited to join the conversation.
I’ve noticed increased activity within the #Migraine, #MigraineChat, #ChronicMigraines, and #MigraineSky communities, and I’m excited to join the conversation.
Spot That Sciatica: Could It Be Gluteus Medius or Minimus Referral Pain?
Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! A common mimic is myofascial pain from the gluteus medius or gluteus minimus, two important hip muscles.
#Sciatica #PainManagement #Science
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Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! A common mimic is myofascial pain from the gluteus medius or gluteus minimus, two important hip muscles.
#Sciatica #PainManagement #Science
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November 22, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Spot That Sciatica: Could It Be Gluteus Medius or Minimus Referral Pain?
Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! A common mimic is myofascial pain from the gluteus medius or gluteus minimus, two important hip muscles.
#Sciatica #PainManagement #Science
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Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! A common mimic is myofascial pain from the gluteus medius or gluteus minimus, two important hip muscles.
#Sciatica #PainManagement #Science
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Reposted by Dr. Austin Weiher
I’ve seen a lot of misinformation and questions about POTS lately, so I felt inspired to share some information. Check out my post below:
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
November 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I’ve seen a lot of misinformation and questions about POTS lately, so I felt inspired to share some information. Check out my post below:
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
Reposted by Dr. Austin Weiher
Have you heard of or been diagnosed with POTS? AKA Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (1/10) ⬇️
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Have you heard of or been diagnosed with POTS? AKA Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (1/10) ⬇️
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
Spot That Sciatica: SI Joint Pain or a Sciatica Mimic?
Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! One common mimic of sciatica is sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, which starts in the pelvis rather than the spine.
#Sciatica #SIJ #Anatomy #ScienceThread
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Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! One common mimic of sciatica is sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, which starts in the pelvis rather than the spine.
#Sciatica #SIJ #Anatomy #ScienceThread
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November 21, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Spot That Sciatica: SI Joint Pain or a Sciatica Mimic?
Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! One common mimic of sciatica is sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, which starts in the pelvis rather than the spine.
#Sciatica #SIJ #Anatomy #ScienceThread
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Not all leg pain that feels like sciatica originates from the sciatic nerve! One common mimic of sciatica is sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, which starts in the pelvis rather than the spine.
#Sciatica #SIJ #Anatomy #ScienceThread
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Spot That Sciatica: Piriformis Syndrome
When it comes to sciatica, not all causes start in the spine.
#Science #ScienceThreads #Sciatica #BackPain #Pain #PhysicalTherapy #SciaticRelief
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When it comes to sciatica, not all causes start in the spine.
#Science #ScienceThreads #Sciatica #BackPain #Pain #PhysicalTherapy #SciaticRelief
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November 20, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Spot That Sciatica: Piriformis Syndrome
When it comes to sciatica, not all causes start in the spine.
#Science #ScienceThreads #Sciatica #BackPain #Pain #PhysicalTherapy #SciaticRelief
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When it comes to sciatica, not all causes start in the spine.
#Science #ScienceThreads #Sciatica #BackPain #Pain #PhysicalTherapy #SciaticRelief
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Spot That Sciatica: Spinal Stenosis and the Role of Foraminal Canals
Sciatica can arise from several causes, and one key contributor is spinal stenosis, particularly when it affects the foraminal canals.
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Sciatica can arise from several causes, and one key contributor is spinal stenosis, particularly when it affects the foraminal canals.
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November 19, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Spot That Sciatica: Spinal Stenosis and the Role of Foraminal Canals
Sciatica can arise from several causes, and one key contributor is spinal stenosis, particularly when it affects the foraminal canals.
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Sciatica can arise from several causes, and one key contributor is spinal stenosis, particularly when it affects the foraminal canals.
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Spot That Sciatica: Herniated Disc
Sciatica often starts with an issue in the spine, specifically with a herniated disc—sometimes referred to as a bulging disc or pinched nerve—in the lower back.
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Science #ScienceThreads #Pain
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Sciatica often starts with an issue in the spine, specifically with a herniated disc—sometimes referred to as a bulging disc or pinched nerve—in the lower back.
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Science #ScienceThreads #Pain
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November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Spot That Sciatica: Herniated Disc
Sciatica often starts with an issue in the spine, specifically with a herniated disc—sometimes referred to as a bulging disc or pinched nerve—in the lower back.
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Science #ScienceThreads #Pain
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Sciatica often starts with an issue in the spine, specifically with a herniated disc—sometimes referred to as a bulging disc or pinched nerve—in the lower back.
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Science #ScienceThreads #Pain
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Spot That Sciatica: Understanding Sciatica as Lumbar Radiculopathy⬇️
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Pain #PainManagement #SciaticNerve #ScienceThreads
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#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Pain #PainManagement #SciaticNerve #ScienceThreads
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November 17, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Spot That Sciatica: Understanding Sciatica as Lumbar Radiculopathy⬇️
#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Pain #PainManagement #SciaticNerve #ScienceThreads
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#Sciatica #SciaticRelief #BackPain #PhysicalTherapy #Pain #PainManagement #SciaticNerve #ScienceThreads
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Poll: Have you ever experienced pain that shoots down your leg? Drop an emoji to vote or comment below!👇
👍 Yes, and I think it was sciatica
🤔 Yes, but I’m not sure of the cause
🙅 No, I haven’t
😡 Leg shoots down pain
😅 What is leg?
😢 What is pain?
🤯 What is life?
#Sciatica #BackPain #NervePain
👍 Yes, and I think it was sciatica
🤔 Yes, but I’m not sure of the cause
🙅 No, I haven’t
😡 Leg shoots down pain
😅 What is leg?
😢 What is pain?
🤯 What is life?
#Sciatica #BackPain #NervePain
November 16, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Poll: Have you ever experienced pain that shoots down your leg? Drop an emoji to vote or comment below!👇
👍 Yes, and I think it was sciatica
🤔 Yes, but I’m not sure of the cause
🙅 No, I haven’t
😡 Leg shoots down pain
😅 What is leg?
😢 What is pain?
🤯 What is life?
#Sciatica #BackPain #NervePain
👍 Yes, and I think it was sciatica
🤔 Yes, but I’m not sure of the cause
🙅 No, I haven’t
😡 Leg shoots down pain
😅 What is leg?
😢 What is pain?
🤯 What is life?
#Sciatica #BackPain #NervePain
Spot That Sciatica: What Exactly is Sciatica, and How Does it Feel?
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain #BackPain #SciaticPain
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#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain #BackPain #SciaticPain
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November 16, 2024 at 4:26 PM
Spot That Sciatica: What Exactly is Sciatica, and How Does it Feel?
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain #BackPain #SciaticPain
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#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain #BackPain #SciaticPain
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I’m excited to kick off a new series: ‘Spot That Sciatica’! What exactly is sciatica, and why might you hear me say ‘sciatica-like pain’? Stay tuned to find out more!
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain
November 16, 2024 at 4:21 PM
I’m excited to kick off a new series: ‘Spot That Sciatica’! What exactly is sciatica, and why might you hear me say ‘sciatica-like pain’? Stay tuned to find out more!
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain
#Sciatica #PhysicalTherapy #Health #Pain
I’ve seen a lot of misinformation and questions about POTS lately, so I felt inspired to share some information. Check out my post below:
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
November 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I’ve seen a lot of misinformation and questions about POTS lately, so I felt inspired to share some information. Check out my post below:
(1/7)
#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
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#potssyndrome #POTS #potsawareness #Health #chronicillness
Have you heard of or been diagnosed with POTS? AKA Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (1/10) ⬇️
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
November 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Have you heard of or been diagnosed with POTS? AKA Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (1/10) ⬇️
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health
#POTS #dysautonomia #Health