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🏃‍♂️ RUN SMARTER. NOT JUST HARDER.

The longer your foot stays on the ground, the more we need to look at what’s happening with your running mechanics.

@danmarchese_ makes a great point here. 👇

If you’re dealing with knee pain, hip discomfort, or even low back pain while running, your stride length could be part of the problem.

Overstriding can increase braking forces and change how your body absorbs load with every step. That means your running mechanics might be worth evaluating before you keep pushing through the pain.

The goal isn’t just to run more miles. It’s to move more efficiently, build resilience, and keep your body performing at its best. 💪

Small changes in mechanics can make a big difference. taken in Manasquan, New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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4 days ago
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It is sad. 

It is frustrating. 

We do everything we know how to do as physicians, we follow our protocols that we went to school for, all we ever try to do is be the best doctors for our patients. 

Health care in America makes that extremely extremely extremely difficult. 

What do you think will help advocate for change in the health care and health insurance realm? by @dr.tj_abrams
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10 days ago
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Good morning.

I’ve loved being a healthcare practitioner throughout the years. Helping people has given my life purpose, and I’m grateful for that.

But looking back, one thing I would have done differently is protect more of my time.

We get so caught up in being busy and building a successful practice that we forget to ask: What is that success giving us time to enjoy?

The family moments. The milestones. The ordinary days with people we love. Those moments don’t wait for our schedules to clear.

That’s why creating Velocity HP Coaching means so much to me. I get to help practitioners build systems that support excellent care, stronger compensation, and more control over their time.

You can love your work and still want room to live. You can serve your patients without feeling forced to fill every hour of your day.

Buying back your time means having choices—being present for the moments that matter and building the life you want intentionally.

Ten years from now, I want to look back and know I helped fellow practitioners avoid burnout, make it home for those special moments, and enjoy the lives they worked so hard to create.

That’s the impact I want Velocity HP Coaching to have.

Time is priceless. Our definition of success should honor that.

#mindset #podcast #growth #evolve #coach taken in New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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15 days ago
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If your current treatment plan is “I’m just going to tell myself I’m good and push through it…”

Let’s chat a bit, eh? 😂

Pain is multifactorial. It’s not always as simple as where it hurts or what structure is irritated.

Nociceptors, the thalamus, and several other areas of the brain and nervous system all play a role in how pain is processed, interpreted, and experienced.

And no, that doesn’t mean the pain is all in your head. But it also kind of is 😂. 

Sometimes we find a clear reason for your pain. Sometimes we don’t. Shit happens. 🤷‍♂️

But that doesn’t mean we’re out of options.

With the right treatment plan, we can influence many of these factors, improve how your body responds, and help you get back to doing what you love.

You don’t always need every answer to start making progress. 

What is hurting you currently and hindering you from training the way you want to? taken in Jersey Shore, New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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18 days ago
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Winner will be announced 1 week from today on 9/30!

Winner winner chicken dinner taken in Monmouth County by @dr.tj_abrams
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24 days ago
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SURGERY ISN’T ALWAYS THE FIRST OPTION.

Class IV Laser + Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy can be powerful tools to help support tissue healing, reduce pain, improve function, and get you back to doing what you love.

Before jumping straight to surgery, make sure you know what conservative options are available.

⚡️ Less downtime
💪 Restore function
🏃 Get back to performance
🛠️ Attack the problem, not just the pain

Your body is built to move. Let’s give it the tools to do it. by @dr.tj_abrams
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a month ago
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🚨 RUNNERS HEAR A LOT OF BAD ADVICE.

“Running ruins your knees.”

“Lifting will make you slow.”

“You have to stretch before every run.”

“More miles = better runner.”

There are TONS of running myths out there. But there’s also real, evidence-based information that can help you run better, stay healthy, and get faster.

Strength. Mobility. Mechanics. Recovery. Load management.

Stop following the noise. Start training with a purpose. 🏃‍♂️💨

What’s the biggest running myth you’ve heard? by @dr.tj_abrams
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a month ago
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GETTING THE KID RIGHT. ⚾️🔥

This guy is the definition of WORK.

He puts in the hours, stays locked in, and dedicates himself to getting better at the game he loves.

But if you want to perform like an athlete, you have to take care of your body like one too.

Train hard. Recover. Move well. Stay healthy. Then go back to work.

Greatness doesn’t happen by accident. 💪⚾️ taken in Monmouth County by @dr.tj_abrams
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a month ago
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Nerve pain traveling down the leg. 

It’s rough. It can actually be debilitating. 

Good news is, we can help. 

See you soon my people. taken in Manasquan, New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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a month ago
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“The radiologist who read this X-ray recommends a CT to further evaluate a suspected sacral fracture. Is that not enough for you to approve it?”

“Apparently not.”

🤯 READ THAT AGAIN.

A radiologist sees a possible fracture and recommends further imaging.

The doctor orders it.

Insurance says no.

Apparently, the people who examined the patient and interpreted the imaging still aren’t qualified to decide what the patient needs.

But the insurance company is.

This is what’s broken about healthcare in America.

And unfortunately, 2027 looks like it’s going to be even worse.

Higher insurance costs. Lower physician reimbursement. More out-of-pocket expenses for patients.

Meanwhile, doctors are spending hours fighting insurance companies instead of treating patients.

This isn’t healthcare. It’s a business model.

And the patient is the one paying for it.

👇 How many times has your insurance company denied something your doctor recommended? by @dr.tj_abrams
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a month ago
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After a long week of treating patients, I like to prescribe myself 1 Harley ride, 0 phone calls, and unlimited miles. 🩺🏍️😂

Side effects may include: excessive smiling, wind therapy, and suddenly forgetting what day it is. taken in Jersey Shore, New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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2 months ago
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A little peek into some of our treatment with the muscle man himself. taken in New Jersey by @dr.tj_abrams
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2 months ago
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