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It’s hard enough to stick to a regular fitness routine, and having to do that while navigating pain is exhausting.
As a physical therapist, when I ask someone how their home rehab program is going, I’m used to hearing the somewhat defeated response of: “I’ve been too busy to do my exercises.”
I...
(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 ...
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...
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...
