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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...
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...
Whether you're new to running or have years of experience, how you train can determine everything from your injury risk to whether you hit that PR—and even how much you enjoy the sport.
But what does training really mean?
It’s not just about workouts like long runs, tempo efforts, and intervals. T...