Kathy Dooley

Blaming Genetics

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There is no worse excuse you can give for me for not getting what you want than blaming your genetics. HYPERLINK “https://www.facebook.com/jason.kapnick?group_id=0” Jason Kapnick, RKC Level I, tamed the Beast this past weekend. He pressed, pulled, and pistol squatted a 48 kilo kettlebell – even though his genetics and surgical history should not allow him to do so. But he works to the bone and gets it done. HYPERLINK “https://www.facebook.com/salim.poindexter?group_id=0” Salim Poindexter, RKC/SFG Level II, … Read more

The Art of Walking

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I saw the great Mark Reifkind post this link this morning, just as I was about to post my blog on the Art of Walking. Most problems, in my opinion, can be solved by walking. I’ll never forget when a “fit” girl laughed at me once for wearing a pedometer. Then she described her litany of injuries from her “sports.” I asked her if anyone had ever analyzed her gait, or the way she moves … Read more

The Extra Mile

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While teaching here on visiting professorship, I am required to be in the lab Tues and Thurs. However, I review with the students Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat with the following mentality: “You show up, and I’ll show up.” Now, each Saturday I assume no one will show. It is the weekend, right? Who would spend 3 hours in a lab on Saturday, when they aren’t required to be there? About 40 people, it turns … Read more

The Dooley Mission

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“What is it exactly that you DO, Dr. Dooley?” I have a mission for those that seek my assistance. I have undying purpose for the world to gain mobility, stability, and strength – the triumvirate of power. I am by no means perfect. I am by no means done with my education. I may even appear scattered between tasks to some, but I have never been more focused. I think anatomy is at the foundation … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #30

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1. Do work to feel and look better. 2. Don’t expect the work alone to get you healthy. Diet is a HUGE part. After listening to about five infomercials as I worked this morning, I feel compelled to save you time and money. Want sculpted abs? Steps 1-5: DROP THE FORK. Step 6: Get moving. Step 7: Repeat Steps 1-5. The most beautiful abs I see in the lab are on obese cadavers. But I … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #29

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1. Do keep getting assessed and exercising discipline when you have a goal to reach. 2. Don’t get in your head that it’s impossible just because it didn’t happen today. Today, I stink at body weight pistol squats. But getting assessed by masterful people makes one better. Then, apply the advice and see what works until IT WORKS. It won’t be long till I pistol the 24 with beautiful form, for my assessors – and … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #28

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1. Do hip hinge patterns that have carry-over into life. 2. Don’t listen to goofy people who tell you not to deadlift. If someone tells you deadlifting is bad for your back/knees/whatever, feel free to tell them this: “Deadlifting is a hip hinging pattern. I hip hinge a minimum of 4 times a day to sit on the toilet. I will learn to carry it over to sit down, pick things up, and use the … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #27

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1. Do what’s best for your patient, not what’s best for your bank account. 2. Don’t worry – you’ll pay your bills and make a great living with integrity. There is nothing quite like running into a former patient on the street, who is back to good after 2 visits and diligent corrections. You can have your 3x/wk for 6 weeks. If rather teach them how to fish and free up my time to teach … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #26

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1. Do accept being on the same page with folks. 2. Don’t wonder, worry, or read into what you think are mixed signals. You’re in or you’re out. This goes for business, love, friendship, you name it. And it’s OKAY if you are out. Or they are out. MOVEment means moving forward. I’ve done it myself, so I can recognize it. People worry if they are getting mixed signals. “Does he love me?” “Do they … Read more

Dooleys and Don’t-Leys #25

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1. Do get imaging to verify exam findings, if necessary. 2. Don’t diagnose off that imaging. Imaging was never meant to substitute for exam findings. I’m consistently shocked with lazy practitioners getting married to MRI findings, rather than playing detective. The knee hurts? There’s a meniscal tear, yeah? It doesn’t mean that patient has pain from a meniscal tear. It doesn’t mean the pain will dissipate if the meniscus is removed. In fact, I’ll put … Read more