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How a 10-Second Test Can Transform Your Running and Longevity avoid running injuries master's running single leg balance May 15, 2025

One Simple, But Eye Opening Exercise

My daughter is seven months old. She’s been starting to experiment with pulling up on objects to try to stand. Of course, she needs a close eye and support, or else she won’t be able to balance for longer than a second or two.

As a physical therapist, I know ...

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Runner's Strength Checklist: Can You Pass These 5 Benchmarks? May 07, 2025

Can You Pass These 5 Runner’s Strength Tests?

I personally used to dread the summer training cycle. This was before becoming a physical therapist or a run coach. It’s hard for me to perform in the heat, and moving to Virginia didn’t help either. Holy humidity!

But after doing my research on the be...

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Foundations First: Why Base Building Matters More Than You Think 5k training guide beginner running tips build endurance running injury prevention for runners knee pain from running return to run program Apr 29, 2025

(And how it leads to faster running later.)

What's the most common mistake both beginner and experienced runners make?

It's not taking their base building phase seriously enough.

Whether you're training for your first 5K or gearing up for a half marathon or full marathon, skipping this essential ...

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Should You Stop Running? avoid running injuries running with foot pain running with hip pain running with knee pain running with pain Apr 20, 2025
 

If you’re looking to reduce injury risk while running, it’s important to differentiate pain vs discomfort.

As runners, we know that some level of discomfort is part of the sport. Whether it’s the burning in our quads during a tough hill repeat, the soreness after a long run, or t

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Why You Should Warm Up Prior to Running avoid running injuries beginner running tips running for beginners warm ups Apr 20, 2025
          Did you know a good warm-up can actually make your runs feel easier?

Research shows that runners who include both static and dynamic stretching before a speed session are more likely to feel the workout is easier and more comfortable than those who skip stretching

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Why You Need a Running Physical Therapist injury prevention for runners injury recovery knee injury recovery Apr 20, 2025

Graduated from Traditional Physical Therapy? Here's What Runners Need to Know Before Training Again

First off—congratulations!

Finishing physical therapy is a huge step in your recovery. But if you're planning to train for a long-distance race this fall, completing PT doesn't always mean you're re...

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4 Tips for Aging Runners master's running Apr 20, 2025

"I don’t know how much longer I’ll be able to do this..."
Have you ever had that thought after a tough run?

If so, you’re not alone—and you’re in good company.

As the popularity of long-distance running continues to grow, so does the number of marathon and ultramarathon finishers aged 35 and older...

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4 Top Hydration Products for Runners Apr 20, 2025

It is common knowledge that summer running, particularly in humid climates, can lead to a significant loss of electrolytes through sweat. Particularly if you are a “salty sweater” and tend to leave rings of white on your hats and clothes. 

This loss of electrolytes - most commonly sodium (salt), pota...

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Overcoming Stress Fractures from Running Apr 20, 2025

 

One of the most common running-related injuries many athletes hear about—but don’t fully understand—is a bone stress injury (BSI), often referred to as a stress fracture or stress reaction.

Bone stress injuries make up approximately 16–20% of all running injuries, and they happen when repetitive...

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Expert's Top Tips on Strength Training for Runner's injury recovery run coaching run training basics running solutions strength for runners Apr 20, 2025

Are you dealing with nagging running injuries that just won’t go away—no matter how much you stretch or foam roll?

You’re not alone. Many runners struggle with chronic aches and pains that linger, especially as training mileage increases. And often, these issues don’t fully resolve without a more s...

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Why You Need a Running Gait Analysis avoid running injuries gait analysis Apr 20, 2025

Running gait analysis is a powerful tool for understanding running-related injuries (RRIs)—especially if your pain shows up during or shortly after a run. As a physical therapist, observing how someone moves is a foundational part of identifying the root cause of injury and creating an effective

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How to Fix Runner's Knee Pain injury prevention for runners knee injury recovery knee pain knee pain from running knee pain treatment knee strengthening exercises patellofemoral pain syndrom return to run program runner's knee running solutions running with knee pain Apr 20, 2025

 

Remedies for Runner’s Knee

Knee pain is the #1 most common running-related injury, and the most frequent type of knee pain occurs at or around the front of the knee cap. This is known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) — and it accounts for up to 62% of knee pain in runners!


How Can You T...

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