It’s spring here in Arizona. I can tell because my morning drive has a lot fewer colorful license plates… and there are a lot more people out running in the neighborhood… although strength training for runners isn’t necessarily at the forefront...
READ MOREWhy A Sports Physical Therapist Is Needed For Athletes
Aug 12, 2022 | Baseball, Golf, Injury Prevention, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Running, Soccer
Athletes understand that they are different than most people. The limits they push their bodies to are far beyond what most people do in a lifetime. Athlete’s understand...
Parlay Your Injury Into A PR
Mar 18, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Running
A few years ago, I evaluated a runner who had just learned that they had a stress fracture in their pelvis and needed to take 6-8 weeks off from competitive running… …it was...
Why Do I Hurt During/After A Run?
Nov 26, 2021 | Running
I just recently had a patient ask me why she hurts during and after her runs. I usually tell people who come to me with running injuries that running is a sport, an going from a period of inactivity to a sport without any preparation is setting yourself up for failure.
Can Running Be Your Only Form Of Exercise?
Nov 12, 2021 | Injury Prevention, Running
During an initial evaluation, I ask my patients what form of exercise they like to partake in. I always want to know what kind of activity is important for YOU, the patient,...
Running Injuries: What To Do With IT Band Syndrome
If you are a long-time runner, or you have just started to prepare for those 5K events, I’m sure you have heard of IT band syndrome (aka IT syndrome or ITBS). It is...