Higher Physio

02/27/2026

Today!

I figured out why some people struggle getting their legs in the right zone when doing frogs on the reformer.

When people have weakness in their core, they substitute:

Some people use their quads for everything. They're dominant. They are tight as a wire. Their knees hurt and crack and pop and it hurts to touch.

Others like to pull their heels into their butt sooooooo tight to try to stabilize. But if you do that in the straps, your back will arch and your legs will drop. But many people still try.

TIP:
Aim for 45 degrees, diamond shape, heels squeezed, in line with the p***c bone out and away.
I say "not the ceiling, not the floor, but half way between, or 45 degrees."
And keep your pelvis steady.

Have fun

Julie Zapata Masckauchan

02/27/2026

My hair is nuts today! Help

02/25/2026

Ohh I love PRI

02/25/2026

WOW. I just found these images on the internet

I hope its not this bad under the skin, but I do feel knots when I am working on bodies.

Don't panic. The image is made to make you retch. If you are even a little active every day, less than. 200 years old and not a mummy, you will be way more hydrated and less gristlly. But it makes a point 👉

Stay healthy!
Physical fitness matters!

02/25/2026

I do this sometimes.....🫠

02/25/2026

A lot of landings and spinning with knees bent
For good reason, because we are stable and strong when our knees are bent. Our hamstrings are ON. Don't overstretch your hamstrings. Quads and hip flexor (front of body) are responsible for so much more pain. And muscles are very prone to strain when being overpulled rather than over contracted.

Julie Zapata Masckauchan



I ❤️ watching him

02/24/2026

Here's a quick explanation of what I mean when I say Postural Restoration

02/24/2026

Your hips are meant to SWING when you walk.

Here is a foundational technique from Postural Restoration Institute that I use every day. Yes, I practice it too and it feels great to get that mobility happening.

Try it with me

Julie

02/23/2026

Here's the technical anatomical reason why you're getting pinched in the front of hip.

***graphic content. Lol

02/23/2026

Here's another way to help that deep pinch in the front of the hip

Higher Physio

02/23/2026

A patient today couldn't make it because of the snow.
She told me that she still has pain, high on her hip, near the pelvis. She feels it when sitting, crossing her leg and doing happy baby pose.
I showed her a strategy to help until I see her next time.
What do you think?
Sorry about the low rez

Julie Zapata Masckauchan

02/23/2026